At the Paris Olympics, US swimmer Katharine Berkoff won a bronze medal in the same event her father, David Berkoff, won 32 years earlier in Barcelona. This heartwarming story was shared as an Olympic Morning Boost by TODAY’s Hoda Kotb. The Norwegian swimmer also made headlines at the Olympics, earning the nickname ‘Muffin Man’. In addition to swimming success, Team USA’s women’s rugby team had a historic win, while US swimmers Drew Kibler and Luke Hobson took home silver medals. Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera celebrated winning gold in Paris, with the US women’s gymnastics team also dazzling to secure a gold medal. There were also fun moments at the Olympics, such as Savannah and Hoda learning to can-can at the Moulin Rouge, and cats going viral for trying to ‘catch’ athletes. Other highlights include Team USA athletes in skateboarding, fencing, and swimming winning medals, and US men’s gymnastics team securing their first medal in 16 years. Beyoncé even surprised fans by introducing Team USA in a fun video. Viewers can also get a personalized Olympic recap from Peacock using AI technology. However, for an optimal experience, it is recommended to visit the site on a browser other than Internet Explorer 11, as it is not supported.
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Katharine Berkoff, daughter of former US swimmer, wins bronze at finals after 32 years
