Katie Zafares Of Hampstead Wins Bronze Medal In Women’s Triathlon At Tokyo Games

HAMPSTEAD, Md. (WJZ) — Katie Zafares of Hampstead wins bronze medal successful the women’s triathlon astatine the Tokyo Games.

Officials said it’s the 3rd Olympic medal from a U.S. triathlete successful history. The 3 American athletes finished successful the apical 20.

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Zafres is an Olympian, 2019 World Triathlon Champion and Super League Champion.

2016 Olympian.

2019 World Triathlon Champion. 🏆

Super League Triathlon Champion. 🏆

And now, an Olympic bronze medalist. 🥉

3 months aft her begetter passed away, Katie Zaferes turned successful an unthinkable show successful Tokyo. #TokyoOlympics #Tokyo2020 #Tokyo2020Triathlon pic.twitter.com/mS8BDrSrR2

— USA Triathlon (@usatriathlon) July 27, 2021

CBS Baltimore Staff