Kalisz wins first US medal of Tokyo Games, Litherland 2nd

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By Esperanza in Sports
Updated 3 years ago

TOKYO — Chase Kalisz won the first American medal of the Tokyo Games, taking gold Sunday in the men's 400-meter individual medley. Jay Litherland made it a 1-2 finish for the powerhouse U.S. team, rallying on the freestyle leg to take the silver. Brendon Smith of Australia claimed the bronze.

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