United States at the 2017 World Games

The United States competed at the 2017 World Games in Wroclaw, Poland, from 20 to 30 July 2017.[1] The U.S. received 22 medals in 19 different events.[2]

United States at the
2017 World Games
IOC code USA
NOC United States Olympic Committee
Website https://theworldgames2017.com/en/
in Wroclaw, Poland
20 – 30 July 2017
Competitors 74 in 16 sports
Medals
Ranked 10th
Gold
6
Silver
11
Bronze
5
Total
22
World Games appearances
10

Competitors

Sports Men Women Total Events
Lacrosse015151
Rhythmic gymnastics0111
Trampoline4486
American football360361
Indoor rowing1122
Flying disc77141
Total57318812

American football

American football was an invitational event at the 2017 World Games. The United States took bronze after being defeated 14-13 by Germany in the semifinals.[3]

Gymnastics

Trampoline

Paige Howard won a gold medal in Double Mini Women.[4]

Lacrosse

The U.S. won gold in women's lacrosse, beating Canada 11-8 in the final.[5] 2017 was the first year that the World Games included any version of lacrosse.[6]

Flying disc

The U.S. defeated Colombia 13-7 in the final of Ultimate Mixed Flying Disc to earn the gold medal.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "The World Games 2017 Wrocław, POL". International World Games Association.
  2. ↑ "U. S . Medals at 2017 World Games". International World Games Association.
  3. ↑ "American Football - Results Book" (PDF). International World Games Association.
  4. ↑ "Results". IWGA.
  5. ↑ "Lacrosse Women's Gold Medal Match" (PDF). International World Games Association.
  6. ↑ "Lacrosse". International World Games Association. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Ultimate Mixed Flying Disc, Finals" (PDF). IWGA.
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