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Tigers bring home four medals from 2024 Olympic Games

Tigers bring home four medals from 2024 Olympic Games

Joseph Uglialoro
| August 19
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With a school record 26 athletes to Paris, the Princeton Olympic contingent outperformed expectations on their way to a brilliant series of performances in which three Tigers won gold and another brought home silver. Had Princeton been recognized as a country in the eyes of the International Olympic Committee, the school would have placed 28th in the final medal tally.

With a school record 26 athletes to Paris, the Princeton Olympic contingent outperformed expectations on their way to a brilliant series of performances in which three Tigers won gold and another brought home silver. Had Princeton been recognized as a country in the eyes of the International Olympic Committee, the school would have placed 28th in the final medal tally.

Princeton in Paris: Tigers at the 2024 Olympics

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Princeton in Paris: Tigers at the 2024 Olympics

Daily Princetonian Staff

This year, a record-high number of Princeton students, past and present, will be competing on the world's biggest stage in Paris. The Daily Princetonian looked at the stories of these Olympians, when to watch them compete, and Princeton's long history at the Olympic Games. 

This year, a record-high number of Princeton students, past and present, will be competing on the world's biggest stage in Paris. The Daily Princetonian looked at the stories of these Olympians, when to watch them compete, and Princeton's long history at the Olympic Games. 

PROJECTS | July 26

From classroom to colosseum: Princeton’s role in reviving the modern Olympics

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From classroom to colosseum: Princeton’s role in reviving the modern Olympics

Coco Gong and Synai Ferrell

In the 1890s, the first attempt at a modern revival of the Olympics was met with skepticism. However, a Princeton professor helped convince the United States of the games’ potential and recruited four student-athletes from Old Nassau to represent the United States in Athens in 1896.

In the 1890s, the first attempt at a modern revival of the Olympics was met with skepticism. However, a Princeton professor helped convince the United States of the games’ potential and recruited four student-athletes from Old Nassau to represent the United States in Athens in 1896.

FEATURES | July 26

Tigers go for gold: Who to watch at the 2024 Olympic Games

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Tigers go for gold: Who to watch at the 2024 Olympic Games

Joseph Uglialoro

The 2024 Summer Olympics begin on July 26. With a record-high 25 current and former Princeton students competing in the Games, who should Tiger faithful keep an eye on this summer?

The 2024 Summer Olympics begin on July 26. With a record-high 25 current and former Princeton students competing in the Games, who should Tiger faithful keep an eye on this summer?

SPORTS | July 26

Shining moments in Princeton Olympic history

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Shining moments in Princeton Olympic history

Harrison Blank

Princetonians have long since been a mainstay at the summer Olympic games. While a record-high 25 Princeton students, past and present, will be competing in this summer’s games, four Princeton students represented the United States as a part of the first-ever American delegation at the Olympics in 1896, leading to several shining moments throughout the years.

Princetonians have long since been a mainstay at the summer Olympic games. While a record-high 25 Princeton students, past and present, will be competing in this summer’s games, four Princeton students represented the United States as a part of the first-ever American delegation at the Olympics in 1896, leading to several shining moments throughout the years.

SPORTS | July 25

In Paris, Claire Collins ’19 has unfinished business to take care of

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In Paris, Claire Collins ’19 has unfinished business to take care of

Francie McKenzie

After a storied career rowing at Princeton, Claire Collins qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games to much surprise on her part. After falling short at Tokyo, Collins is preparing for a second shot at success in Paris.

After a storied career rowing at Princeton, Claire Collins qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games to much surprise on her part. After falling short at Tokyo, Collins is preparing for a second shot at success in Paris.

SPORTS | July 25

‘She would run through a brick wall’: The journey of Beth Yeager to Olympic field hockey

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‘She would run through a brick wall’: The journey of Beth Yeager to Olympic field hockey

Cole Keller and Max Hines

Princeton junior midfielder and star captain Beth Yeager will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics, where the United States will be underdogs to advance to the next round from a tough preliminary group.

Princeton junior midfielder and star captain Beth Yeager will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics, where the United States will be underdogs to advance to the next round from a tough preliminary group.

SPORTS | July 25
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A voice for radio and feel for the game: Kareem Maddox goes to Paris

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A voice for radio and feel for the game: Kareem Maddox goes to Paris

Tate Hutchins

After coming up short while representing Princeton during March Madness over a decade ago and failing to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, former Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Kareem Maddox ’11 will be representing the United States on the inaugural American 3x3 basketball Olympic team.

After coming up short while representing Princeton during March Madness over a decade ago and failing to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, former Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year Kareem Maddox ’11 will be representing the United States on the inaugural American 3x3 basketball Olympic team.

SPORTS | July 24

‘One of one’: Sarah Fillier ’24 drafted first overall in the PWHL Draft

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‘One of one’: Sarah Fillier ’24 drafted first overall in the PWHL Draft

Max Hines

Just a few weeks after wrapping up a legendary career on the Princeton women’s hockey team, Sarah Fillier ’24 was drafted number one overall in the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft.

Just a few weeks after wrapping up a legendary career on the Princeton women’s hockey team, Sarah Fillier ’24 was drafted number one overall in the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft.

SPORTS | June 16

Xaivian Lee to return to Princeton after withdrawing from the NBA Draft

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Xaivian Lee to return to Princeton after withdrawing from the NBA Draft

Hayk Yengibaryan

With the return of Lee, Princeton fans have a lot to look forward to for the coming year. The Tigers will be led by Lee and rising junior Caden Pierce, who is the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year.

With the return of Lee, Princeton fans have a lot to look forward to for the coming year. The Tigers will be led by Lee and rising junior Caden Pierce, who is the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year.

SPORTS | June 4

Softball secures first win in NCAA regionals since 2005 before falling to Louisiana

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Softball secures first win in NCAA regionals since 2005 before falling to Louisiana

Andrew Bosworth

After a dismal start against Louisiana, the Tigers beat Ole Miss to keep their hopes alive. Pitchers Cassidy Shaw and Brielle Wright were bright spots in postseason play as the Tigers narrowly fell to No. 13 Louisiana in their third game.

After a dismal start against Louisiana, the Tigers beat Ole Miss to keep their hopes alive. Pitchers Cassidy Shaw and Brielle Wright were bright spots in postseason play as the Tigers narrowly fell to No. 13 Louisiana in their third game.

SPORTS | May 24

Baseball defeats Columbia in Ivy tournament before falling against Penn

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Baseball defeats Columbia in Ivy tournament before falling against Penn

Joseph Uglialoro

After a season filled with injuries in which the Tigers still managed to finish second in a competitive Ivy League, the season ended Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Penn Quakers, who went on to win the tournament for the second consecutive year.

After a season filled with injuries in which the Tigers still managed to finish second in a competitive Ivy League, the season ended Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Penn Quakers, who went on to win the tournament for the second consecutive year.

SPORTS | May 23

Men’s and women’s lacrosse seasons come to an end after NCAA losses

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Men’s and women’s lacrosse seasons come to an end after NCAA losses

Hayk Yengibaryan

The men’s lacrosse team had their season ended at the hands of No. 7-seeded Maryland. Meanwhile, women’s lacrosse earned an opening-round win before falling to No. 2-seeded Boston College.

The men’s lacrosse team had their season ended at the hands of No. 7-seeded Maryland. Meanwhile, women’s lacrosse earned an opening-round win before falling to No. 2-seeded Boston College.

SPORTS | May 16

Jesse Marsch ’96 appointed as Canada men’s soccer national team head coach

Jesse Marsch

Jesse Marsch ’96 appointed as Canada men’s soccer national team head coach

Hayk Yengibaryan

After managerial stints with RB Leipzig and Leeds United, Jesse Marsch ’96 will be on the sidelines for the Canadian national team as they prepare to compete in the 2024 Copa America this summer.

After managerial stints with RB Leipzig and Leeds United, Jesse Marsch ’96 will be on the sidelines for the Canadian national team as they prepare to compete in the 2024 Copa America this summer.

SPORTS | May 16

Tigers win Ivy League Softball Tournament to get automatic NCAA tournament bid

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Tigers win Ivy League Softball Tournament to get automatic NCAA tournament bid

Andrew Bosworth

After four games, three of which were against the Harvard Crimson, the Princeton softball team prevailed on Saturday to win the 2024 Ivy League Softball Tournament, earning themselves a bid to the NCAA tournament.

After four games, three of which were against the Harvard Crimson, the Princeton softball team prevailed on Saturday to win the 2024 Ivy League Softball Tournament, earning themselves a bid to the NCAA tournament.

SPORTS | May 12

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