Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook, nicknamed 'Cook-N-Bacon', secured Team USA's first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning silver in the women's synchronized 3m springboard diving event with a total score of 314.64. They finished behind China's dominant duo, Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen, who won gold with 337.68 points, while Great Britain's Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claimed bronze. Bacon, competing in her first Olympics at 27, and Cook, a veteran from the 2016 Rio Games, showcased impressive performances, especially in the second round where they scored 51 points, the highest of the event. Their journey to the Olympics was marked by setbacks, including missing the 2020 Tokyo Games, which fueled their determination. Fans and commentators celebrated their unique names and perfect synchronicity, adding a light-hearted element to their achievement. This marks the first Olympic medal for the U.S. in women’s synchronized springboard diving since 2012.