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 |
|
| World Games appearances | |
Competitors
| Sports | Men | Women | Total | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacrosse | 0 | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| Rhythmic gymnastics | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Trampoline | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| American football | 36 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Indoor rowing | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Flying disc | 7 | 7 | 14 | 1 |
| Total | 57 | 31 | 88 | 12 |
American football
The United States took bronze after being defeated 14-13 by Germany in the semifinals. The U.S. was represented by players who played professionally in Europe, and free agents in the United States.[3]
Gymnastics
Trampoline
Paige Howard won a gold medal in Double Mini Women.[4]
Karate
Thomas Scott] competed in the men's kumite 75 kg event and Sakura Kokumai competed in the women's kata event.
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
- ^ "The World Games 2017 Wrocław, POL". International World Games Association.
- ^ "U. S . Medals at 2017 World Games". International World Games Association.
- ^ "American Football - Results Book" (PDF). International World Games Association.
- ^ "Results". IWGA.
- ^ "Lacrosse Women's Gold Medal Match" (PDF). International World Games Association.
- ^ "Lacrosse". International World Games Association. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Ultimate Mixed Flying Disc, Finals" (PDF). IWGA.