Regan Smith Wins Silver in 200m Butterfly at Paris Olympics

Regan Smith won a silver medal in the 200m butterfly event at the Paris Olympics on August 1, 2024, finishing with a time of 2:03.84.

What happened?

The 200m butterfly event saw Summer McIntosh take the gold medal with an Olympic record time of 2:03.03.

Regan Smith, who trains in Austin, passed China's Zhang Yufei to take the silver medal.

Zhang Yufei held on for the bronze medal with a time of 2:05.09.

Why it matters for Regan Smith

This silver medal is Regan Smith's fourth in her career, and she has yet to win a gold medal.

The event was part of the Paris Olympics, which saw Katie Ledecky break the record for the most decorated female in swimming history.

What comes next?

Regan Smith will look to build on her silver medal finish in future events.

The Paris Olympics have seen several record-breaking performances, including Katie Ledecky's 13th medal.

Katie Ledecky has one more event, the 800 freestyle, where she is the favorite to win her fourth straight title.

The US team has won several medals in the swimming events, including gold medals in the 200 breaststroke and 4x200-meter freestyle relay.

The Australian team won the gold medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay, with a time of 7:38.08, an Olympic record.