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Relive some of the great #IviesinRio moments!

Rio Recap: Grace Places Eighth in 800m Final

August 20, 2016

Yale alum Kate Grace ('11) closed out the #IviesinRio track & field portion of #Rio2016 with an eighth-place finish in the 800m final.

Rio Recap: Two More Medals for the #IviesinRio on Day 14

August 19, 2016

A pair of Tigers brought in two more medals for the #IviesinRio, bringing the total to six, including three gold.

Rio Recap: Grace Moves on to 800m Medal Race to Highlight Day 13

August 18, 2016

Yale alum Kate Grace ('11) placed third in her 800m semifinals heat and advanced to the medal round to highlight the #IviesinRio action on Thursday.

Rio Recap: Grace Advances in the 800; Johnson Helps USA to Finals to Highlight Day 12

August 17, 2016

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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: D'Agostino's Sportsmanship Highlights Day 11 for #IviesinRio

August 16, 2016

Dartmouth's Abbey D'Agostino ('14) showed the world what the Olympic and #OneIvy spirit is all about.

Rio Recap: Chafee Qualifies for Medal Regatta in Nacra 17 Event

August 14, 2016

The U.S. Olympic Sailing Teams had a successful day on the water, including Louisa Chafee (Brown '13) and Team USA qualifying for a medal race in the Nacra 17. 

Rio Recap: #IviesinRio add Three Medals to Their Total on Day Eight

August 13, 2016

Brown's Tessa Gobbo and Columbia's Katie Meili both earned gold, while Princeton's Gevvie Stone claimed Silver on day eight of the Rio Games.

Rio Recap: Day Seven sees Ivies Advance to Medal Contention

August 12, 2016

Princeton saw a pair of alums advance to the medal rounds in their respective sport, as Gevvie Stone (women's single sculls) and Diana Matheson (women's soccer) accomplished the feat.

Rio Recap: Exciting Day Six for #IviesinRio

August 11, 2016

Day six marked an exciting day for #IviesinRio. Jimmy Pedro coached Kayla Harrison to her second straight gold medal in the 78kg weight class, while U.S. Field Hockey picked up its fourth straight win and several Ivy rowers advanced. 

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: Meili Advances to Finals to Highlight Day 2 of #Rio2016

August 08, 2016

Columbia alum Katie Meili, the 2012 Ivy League Women's Swimming & Diving Most Outstanding Performer of the Meet, advanced to the finals of her signature event, the 100m breaststroke.

Rio Recap: Strong Performances Highlight A Thrilling First Day in Rio

August 06, 2016

After a memorable Opening Ceremonies, the Rio 2016 Olympics are officially underway! 13 Ivies began their hunt for Olympic Gold on the world stage with several strong performances.

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.

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Ivies In Rio

Coverage of the 2016 Olympic Games by ivyleaguesports.com

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