Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon won silver in the women’s 3-meter synchronized springboard event, earning America’s first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The duo, known as Cook N’ Bacon, have been friends since childhood and have been diving together since 2019. This familiarity and friendship were key factors in their success, along with their strong performance during the event. Cook, a 29-year-old from Houston, competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics, while 27-year-old Bacon, from Indianapolis, narrowly missed making the U.S. team for Tokyo. The disappointment of not making the 2020 team turned into a blessing as it kept Bacon in diving and led her to win silver in Paris with Cook. The event has been dominated by Chinese duos, with Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen taking gold, but Cook and Bacon credit the pressure from the Chinese team for pushing them to perform their best and secure the silver medal. This win was particularly special for Cook and Bacon as it marked their first podium finish in this event since 2012. Overall, the duo’s performance at the Paris Olympics was a testament to their strong partnership, determination, and skill in the sport of diving.
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