Coloradans in the Games: Monday’s results and Tuesday’s lookahead for those with state ties in the Paris Olympics
Alessandra Tarantino
Monday’s news
– A comeback attempt for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team fell short in a 3-2 (25-20, 25-19, 17-25, 20-25, 15-13) loss to China.
The U.S., which started Colorado Springs native Haleigh Washington and Aurora’s Jordyn Poulter, entered the Games ranked fifth in the world, while China was ranked sixth.
– Durango residents Riley Amos (seventh) and Christopher Blevins (13th) competed Monday in the men’s cross country mountain bike event, finishing off the podium.
FILE – United States’ Canyon Barry celebrates winning the men’s 3×3 basketball gold medal match against Chile at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. USA Basketball announced its men’s 3×3 roster for the Paris Games on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, going with the same foursome that won a silver medal at the World Cup and gold at the Pan American Games last year.(AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa, File)
Three to watch
Looking ahead to Tuesday’s Olympic action with a focus on those with Colorado connections.
1. Pool play begins in 3-on-3 basketball for Colorado Springs native Canyon Barry, a Cheyenne Mountain graduate and son of NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry. Barry’s team includes former BYU star and Denver resident Jimmer Fredette.
2. Adrienne Lyle of Greenwood Village will compete in women’s dressage, starting with the individual competition.
3. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is back in action for Canada, as it faces Australia.
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