Associated PressAP Photo/David J. PhillipEmma Weyant, of the United States, competes the women's 400-meter individual medley final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France.
NANTERRE, FRANCE (AP) — American swimmers added plenty to the U.S. medal count Monday night, just not the ones they most wanted.
University of Florida swimmer Emma Weyant stood on the Paris podium next to American teammate Katie Grimes.
Gold medalist Summer McIntosh, center, of Canada, stands with silver medalist Katie Grimes, left, of the United States, and her compatriot Emma Weyant following the women’s 400-meter individual medley final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France. Courtesy: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader
Grimes and Weyant could celebrate knowing nobody was going to catch 17-year-old Canadian Summer McIntosh in her dominant 400-meter individual medley victory.
“Just so happy to be back on the podium, it’s been kind of a long three years for me,” Weyant said. “So just getting back up there with a teammate means the world.”
McIntosh touched in 4 minutes, 27.71 seconds to capture Olympic gold in commanding fashion. Grimes finished second in 4:33.40 for silver and Weyant earned bronze with a 4:34.93.
Katie Grimes, left, of the United States embraces compatriot Emma Weyant, after the women’s 400-meter individual medley final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France. Courtesy: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue
Emma Weyant, of the United States, holds her bronze medal for the women’s 400-meter individual medley final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (Courtesy: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader
For Weyant, this was a comeback of sorts on the biggest stage. She was disqualified in the prelims at the U.S. national championships last summer for doing a dolphin kick during the breaststroke leg.
“This is kind of like a redemption year, that’s been my mindset the whole year,” Weyant said. “Getting that out of my head definitely was not at the forefront but definitely putting in the work to get back to where I need to be.”
Emma Weyant, of the United States, prepares for her women’s 400-meter individual medley final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France. Courtesy: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue
Emma Weyant, of the United States, competes during a heat in the women’s 400-meter individual medley at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France. Courtesy: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
Emma Weyant, of the United States, competes during a heat in the women’s 400-meter individual medley at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France. Courtesy: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
Emma Weyant, of the United States, competes during a heat in the women’s 400-meter individual medley at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France. Courtesy: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader
