Kennedy Blades Wins Silver at Paris Olympics

Kennedy Blades, a 20-year-old wrestler from Chicago and daughter of CPD Sergeant Cindy Ramos, won the silver medal in the 76kg freestyle wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Blades showcased a remarkable suplex against Romania's Catalina Axenete, which ended their match 11-0 and became a highlight of the tournament. Despite her narrow 3-1 loss to Japan’s Yuka Kagami in the gold medal match, Blades' performance was lauded, making her the second-youngest American woman to win an Olympic wrestling medal. Kurt Angle, a WWE Hall of Famer and former Olympic gold medalist, praised Blades' execution of the suplex on social media. Blades' success continues the legacy of the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club, which has produced numerous Olympians and medalists.