US wins its first rowing Olympic gold medal in the men’s four class since 1960
United States' Liam Corrigan, from left, Michael Grady, Justin Best and Nick Mead celebrate gold during a medals ceremony for the men's four final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — The United States has won its first rowing Olympic gold medal in the men’s four class since 1960.
Liam Corrigan, Justin Best, Michael Grady and Nick Mead secured the elusive gold on Thursday by beating out New Zealand and defending world champion Britain.
It also was the first rowing gold for the U.S. at the Paris Olympics.
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The last time the U.S. men’s four stood on the Olympic podium was in 2012 in London, where it won bronze.
