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Results tagged “medalist”

Sprinter gold medalist: I'm motivated by defeat

Aug. 15: Swimmers Allyson Felix and Nathan Adrian have both returned home to the U.S. with three gold medals from the London Olympics. They chat about their Olympic experience and the reception they've been receiving back home. Swimmers Allyson Felix and Nathan Adrian have both returned home to the U.S. with three gold medals from the London Olympics. They chat about their Olympic experience and the reception they've been receiving back home. (TODAY)

Silver medalist Trey Hardee: Decathletes are crazy

Aug. 10: The winner of the decathlon is often referred to as The winner of the decathlon is often referred to as "the greatest athlete on earth," competing in 10 different events. Gold and silver medal winners Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee talk about how it feels to come out of the grueling two days of competition on top. (TODAY)

Silver medalist: Hurdlers are 'a little crazy'

Aug. 9: Team USA dominated the men's 110-meter hurdles on Wednesday, with Aries Merritt and Jason Richardson earning the gold and silver medals. They talk about the medal-winning race and their off-track competition over their hair. Team USA dominated the men's 110-meter hurdles on Wednesday, with Aries Merritt and Jason Richardson earning the gold and silver medals. They talk about the medal-winning race and their off-track competition over their hair. (TODAY)

Youngest US gold medalist: How race played out was unexpected

Aug. 4: TODAY's Lester Holt and Tamron Hall talk to gold, silver, and bronze medal winning swimmers Katie Ledecky, Cullen Jones, and Elizabeth Beisel. TODAY's Lester Holt and Tamron Hall talk to gold, silver, and bronze medal winning swimmers Katie Ledecky, Cullen Jones, and Elizabeth Beisel. (TODAY)

Judo medalist: History-making win is 'surreal'

Aug. 3: In her first appearance on the Olympic stage, Kayla Harrison made history becoming the first American ever to win gold in judo. She describes her emotions while standing on the podium, saying she felt In her first appearance on the Olympic stage, Kayla Harrison made history becoming the first American ever to win gold in judo. She describes her emotions while standing on the podium, saying she felt "my life flash before my eyes." (TODAY)

Skeet shooter gold medalist: 'This is my passion'

Aug. 1: On Tuesday, U.S. Olympian Vincent Hancock became the first skeet shooter ever to win back-to-back Olympic titles. He talks about his tough decision to compete in this year's Games instead of retiring, and dedicates his medal to his 2-year-old daughter. On Tuesday, U.S. Olympian Vincent Hancock became the first skeet shooter ever to win back-to-back Olympic titles. He talks about his tough decision to compete in this year's Games instead of retiring, and dedicates his medal to his 2-year-old daughter. (TODAY)

Missy Franklin: From water-loving tot to gold medalist

July 31: NBC's Bob Costas talks to swimming superstar Missy Franklin and her parents about her journey to Olympic gold, from her first swimming lessons as a toddler to her first win in London.  NBC's Bob Costas talks to swimming superstar Missy Franklin and her parents about her journey to Olympic gold, from her first swimming lessons as a toddler to her first win in London. (TODAY)

Women's judo medalist: Win 'is still settling in'

July 31: U.S. women's judo bronze medal winner Marti Malloy,  the second woman from Team USA ever to medal in judo, says it U.S. women's judo bronze medal winner Marti Malloy,  the second woman from Team USA ever to medal in judo, says it "feels really good" to hold her medal, and explains that for her, judo is a family affair. (TODAY)

'92 gold medalist on Yu-Na's gold

Feb. 26: Kristi Yamaguchi, gold medalist at the Albertville Games, weighs in on Kim Yu-Na's historic victory as well as other leading performances by Mao Asada and Joannie Rochette. Kristi Yamaguchi, gold medalist at the Albertville Games, weighs in on Kim Yu-Na's historic victory as well as other leading performances by Mao Asada and Joannie Rochette. 

Nordic medalist scored gold and proposed

Feb. 26: U.S. Nordic combined gold medalist Billy Demong stops by the TODAY fire pit atop Grouse Mountain to chat about the Games — and proposing to his girlfriend. U.S. Nordic combined gold medalist Billy Demong stops by the TODAY fire pit atop Grouse Mountain to chat about the Games — and proposing to his girlfriend. 

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