The 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games came to an end on Monday, so let's look at how Notre Dame’s representatives fared amongst the best athletes in the world.
In fencing, Gerek Meinhardt won bronze as a part of the USA men’s team foil, while London gold medalist Mariel Zagunis also won bronze in the USA women’s team sabre. Since 2004, Notre Dame fencers have medaled a total of 7 times.
Rower Amanda Polk and her women’s 8 rowing team won yet another gold medal, becoming the first women’s team to win 11 consecutive Olympic/world championships. That's insane.