Helen Maroulis Wins Historic Third Olympic Medal

Helen Maroulis made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by becoming the first American woman to win three Olympic medals in wrestling, capturing bronze in the women's 57kg freestyle competition. She secured her medal by pinning Canada's Hannah Taylor just 24 seconds into the match. Previously, Maroulis won gold in Rio 2016 at 53kg and bronze in Tokyo 2020 at 57kg. Despite her success, she expressed disappointment over her semifinal loss to Japan’s Tsugumi Sakurai, the eventual gold medalist, marking a poignant moment in her career. Maroulis reflected on her journey and the potential end of her competitive career, indicating she will take time to consider her future in the sport. With her latest achievement, Maroulis has solidified her legacy as the most-decorated female wrestler in U.S. Olympic history.