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USA Dominates Day 1 of Paris Olympics with Medals Galore!

4x100 Freestyle Relay - Caeleb Dressel - Kassidy Cook - Katie Ledecky - Olympic Fun Facts - Olympic Medals - Paris Olympics 2024 - Sarah Bacon - Synchronized Diving - Team USA

Diving into victory! Team USA secures its first medals in Paris, boasting a glittering start to the 2024 Olympics. 🥇🤩

Day 1 of the much-anticipated 2024 Paris Olympics has seen Team USA make an explosive start with stellar performances across various events. The U.S. Olympic Men’s Soccer Team's starting XI against New Zealand was a highlight, featuring standout players like Patrick Schulte, Nathan Harriel, and veteran Walker Zimmerman. But the real showstopper was in the aquatics center, where the dynamic duo of Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook earned the first U.S. medal, a silver in the 3-meter synchronized springboard competition. This incredible achievement was one of many milestones for Team USA on the opening day.

Not long after that, the excitement continued to build as fans watched Caeleb Dressel and his teammates anchor a breathtaking victory in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay. Dressel, along with Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, and Hunter Armstrong, clocked in an impressive time, winning the first gold medal for the U.S. in Paris. This victory not only boosted the team’s morale but also resonated across the global sporting community, marking Team USA as a force to be reckoned with during these Games.

In addition to these early triumphs, several American athletes are already making headlines. Road cyclist Chloe Dygert was poised for gold while Katie Ledecky secured bronze in the fiercely competitive women’s 400-meter freestyle. The first day alone highlighted the depth of talent and determination within Team USA, promising an exhilarating Olympic journey ahead.

Fans looking to keep up with the action have an exciting schedule to follow, with Team USA participating in myriad events, from gymnastics to basketball and beyond. Whether you’re cheering for the soccer team, marveling at the divers, or rooting for swimmers under the fierce Parisian lights, there's no shortage of thrill and inspiration.

**Fact 1**: Did you know that the 2024 Paris Olympics mark the first Games held in the French capital since 1924? That's a centennial celebration bringing historical significance to every medal won.

**Fact 2**: The dynamic duo 'Cook’N Bacon', as fans lovingly call them, have truly cooked up a storm! With a synchronized precision that left audiences awestruck, their silver medal is just the beginning of what they’ll bring to Team USA.

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Sarah Bacon, Kassidy Cook win Team USA's first medal at the Paris ... (CBS News)

Sarah Bacon, 27, and Kassidy Cook, 29, won silver in Saturday's 3-meter synchronized springboard competition at the Aquatics Centre.

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USA wins its first medal at Paris Olympics (Axios)

Divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook took home Olympic silver.

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The United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay, anchored by Caeleb Dressel, secured the first gold medal for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Team USA wins men's 4x100 freestyle relay for first gold of Paris ... (USA TODAY)

The team of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel posted a blistering time to win USA Swimming's first gold in Paris.

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U.S. wins first gold medal at Paris Olympics with win in men's ... (NBC New York)

The United States earned its first gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a resounding win in the men's 4x100m freestyle swimming relay Friday.

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U.S. wins first gold medal of Paris Olympics at men's 4x100 meter ... (CBS News)

Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle, while Team USA won silver in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle.

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WATCH: Plantation diver wins first Team USA medal at Paris ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

Just a few hours into the first day of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and the United States has its first medal—thanks in part to Plantation diver Kassidy Cook.

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