U.S. Women's Rugby Sevens Wins First Olympic Medal with Walk-Off Try for Bronze Against Australia

Jul 30, 2024, 05:26 PM

The U.S. women's rugby sevens team made history by winning their first-ever Olympic medal, securing bronze in a dramatic match against Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The team, led by standout player Ilona Maher, clinched the victory with a last-second, walk-off try and conversion by Alex Sedrick, who sprinted the length of the field to score a 98-yarder. The U.S. defeated Great Britain 17-7 in the quarterfinals and faced New Zealand in the semifinals, where they lost but still had a chance to compete for bronze. The bronze medal match, held at 1 p.m. ET, was a thrilling encounter, with the U.S. team overcoming the heavily-favored Australian side. The victory marks a significant achievement for U.S. rugby, as it is the first rugby medal for the country in Olympic history.