Paris Olympics: Records made and milestones for Team USA [Video]

It was a history-making year for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. From first-time medals to world records, American athletes achieved some unforgettable milestones over the last two weeks of competition. Related video above: Katie Ledecky sets Olympic records and makes history at the Paris OlympicsHere’s a look at some of the firsts, records and achievements from Paris:CyclingThe American women’s pursuit team won its first gold medal in 12 years at the Paris Games.Road race champion Kristen Faulkner, time trial bronze medalist Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente and Lilly Williams soared to a big early lead on New Zealand in their head-to-head showdown, then held on through a ragged finish to finally win the gold medal.The American women’s pursuit program had been chasing gold ever since the 2012 London Games, when it finished second to Britain. It lost a rematch four years later in Rio de Janeiro, and then in …