Recaps
Relive some of the great #IviesinRio moments!
Rio Recap: D'Agostino's Sportsmanship Highlights a Busy Day 11 for the #IviesinRio
August 16, 2016
Abbey D'Agostino(Dartmouth '14) stole the show on Tuesday for reasons that go far beyond the Olympics, or even sports in general. D'Agostino was inadvertently tripped during her heat of the women's 5K. Not only did she help her opponent up and urge her to finish the race, but D'Agostino also fought through injury to cross the finish line herself. Her act of class and sportsmanship was recognized world-wide. After a protest lodged by Team USA, D'Agostino was advanced to the final due to the trip.
D'Agostino Shows True Meaning of Sportsmanship
August 16, 2016
Seven-time NCAA ChampionAbbey D'Agostino(Dartmouth '14) was tripped and fell during her heat of the womens' 5K in Rio. What she did next is a great example of class and sportsmanship, which did not surprise anyone who knows her, and garnered international attention. Here are a few of the stories on one of the all-time Ivy League greats, both on and off the track.
Rio Recap: Cabral Advances to Finals and Johnson Leads Team USA to Semis on Day 10
August 15, 2016
Princeton's Donn Cabral advanced to the steeplechase finals for the second-straight Olympics and fellow Tiger Ashleigh Johnson guided Team USA women's water polo to the semifinals on day 10 of #IviesinRio.
Rio Recap: Day Five Full of Thrilling Victories and Heartbreaking Loses
August 10, 2016
The fifth day of Rio was full of cancellations, thrilling victories and heartbreaking loses. The Ivy quartet helped the U.S. Field Hockey stay perfect, while two Ivy fencers and the U.S. Men's Sevens team were eliminated from competition.
Rio Recap: Ivies Showcase Strong Performances on Day 4
August 09, 2016
Day Four of the 2016 Rio Games was an exciting one for #IviesinRio. With 10 Ivies competing, Gevvie Stone and Kate Bertko advanced in rowing, while Ashleigh Johnson, Madison Hughes and Diana Matheson helped their teams pick up key wins in pool play.
Rio Recap: Meili Claims First #IviesinRio Medal With Outstanding Performance
August 08, 2016
Katie Meili's medal-winning performance in the 100-meter breaststroke final capped off a day of strong performances for #IviesinRio! 17 #IviesinRio were in action today, as the U.S. Field Hockey team pulled off another upset and several Ivies delivered dominating performances in the rowing events.
Rio Recap: Matheson, Canada Win Soccer Opener
August 03, 2016
The opening ceremonies for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Brazil aren't until Friday, but action got underway Wednesday with preliminary-round soccer games, including one for Princeton alum Diana Matheson '08 and Canada in a 2-0 win over Australia in São Paulo.