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Team USA Olympic Gold Medalists You May Have Missed

SO MUCH GOLD.

Michael Angelo

Aug 15, 2016

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Team USA Olympic Gold Medalists You May Have Missed

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Even if you're paying minimal attention to the Olympics, you probably could recognize names like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles or Katy Ladecky. All of the athletes on Team USA are amazing people and all deserve so much attention. That being said, this list is not exhaustive. Here are some of the lesser known U.S.A. gold medalists that have stuck out to me during the 2016 Olympics.

Virginia Thrasher, Shooting

Not only did Thrasher win the first gold medal for the United States, but she won the first gold medal of the entire 2016 Rio Olympics!

Laurie Hernandez, Gymnastics

Hernandez is a member of the dominating gymnastics team in Rio, The Final Five. She is also among the first group of Olympians born in the 21^st century.

Anthony Ervin, Swimming

Anthony Ervin won a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Skipping Athens and Beijing, Ervin did not return to the Olympics until London in 2012.

Kristin Armstrong, Cycling

When Kristin Armstrong won gold she started crying and her son said “Mama, why are you crying? You won!”

Kayla Harrison, Judo

Harrison overcame outstanding obstacles to become a two-time Olympic champion. Shortly after her gold-winning match in Rio she announced her retirement from the sport.

Michelle Carter, Shot Put

Becoming the first American woman to win this competition, Michelle Carter set an American record in Rio.

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