Aug. 26, 2008

Aug. 26, 2008

STANFORD, Calif. - Stanford athletes combined to win a school-record 25 medals in Beijing (eight gold, 12 silver and four bronze). This phenomenal medal haul, won by 24 current and former Stanford athletes, is four better than the previous record of 21 medals accumulated by Stanford affiliates at the 1924 Olympics in Paris, France.

Eight swimmers competed in Beijing, winning a total of four medals with Ben Wildman-Tobriner winning Olympic Gold in the 4x100 meter relay, Elaine Breeden capturing silver in the 4x100 medley relay and Julia Smit winning silver in the 4x100 relay and bronze in the 4x200 meter relay.

To see how each Stanford swimmer fared, click their name below:

Ben Wildman-Tobriner

For the complete roster of Stanford athletes at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, click the roster link below:

Medal Count

Jason Dunford