Ohioans put their pants on like everybody else, one leg at a time — except once their pants are on, they win Olympic medals .
Why it matters: Several competitors with Columbus-area ties dominated on the world’s biggest stage.
- Some could have a chance to do it again on home turf when the Summer Olympics heads to Los Angeles in 2028.
Highlights from the Paris Games:
💪 Deja vu for Kovacs: Dublin’s Joe Kovacs is no stranger to the Olympic podium, after winning silver medals in the shot put in 2016 and 2020.
- But his training schedule shifted after he and his wife (and coach) Ashley had twins in 2022.
The intrigue: The two practiced outside during naps with a baby monitor at the ready, AP reports , and the hard work paid off with a third-straight silver medal performance this year.
🥈 Laying down the hammer: Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, a Pickerington native, earned a silver medal in the hammer throw.
What she’s saying: “I’m super excited,” she told the International Olympic Committee’s media relations team after her achievement.