How Did All the WNY Olympians Fare Out During Rio 2016
Jake Kaminski
Elma, ArcheryJake Kaminski lead team USA to a silver medal in archery while in Rio.
Matt Anderson
West Seneca, VolleyballAt the London Olympics in 2012, Anderson was the youngest on the team. Now, he has lead team USA to a Bronze medal after defeating Russia in 2016. Anderson is from
Jenn Suhr
Fredonia, Pole VaultShe won silver in 2008.
She won gold in 2012.
But, 2016 was not her year. After battling a sudden respiratory infection, the predicted winner reached a disappointing 7th place.
Emily Regan
Nichols High School, RowingRagen went into the Rio Olympics with no medals and came out with a prized gold medal with Team USA in the Women's Coxed Eight.
Anita Alavarz
Kenmore, Synchronized SwimmingAnita and her teammate may have only came in 9th place, but that's the 9th best in the entire world and she should be proud of that! We know we are!