Natalie, class of 2014, was the second youngest women's basketball player at 19 years of age. She averaged 7.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game with a game high of 14 points.

Shannon Boxx (1999) became the first athlete from Notre Dame to win three gold medals.

Candace Chapman (2005) competed in her second Olympics and helped Canada win the bronze medal.

Molly Huddle (2006) and her teammate Julie Culley became just the 3rd and 4th American women to reach the finals of the 5000m race. Huddle's qualifying time was her personal best, which due to the pace of each race was faster than the gold medal winning time (15:04.25).

Courtney Hurley, class of 2013, was the savior for Team USA scoring the winning touch 16 seconds into overtime and securing the Bronze Medal for the US.

Kelley Hurley was originally an alternate for Team USA but was called up for the Bronze Medal match against Russia. Kelley graduated from Notre Dame in 2010 and helped the United States win their first team epee medal.

Lee Kiefer, set to be a freshman this year, was the youngest US women's fencer at age 18. She participated in both the individual and team foil events.

Gerek Meinhardt was also a Team USA alternate but was called upon for the team event. The men's foil team finished in fourth place. This was Gerek's second Olympics after competing in Beijing.

Selim Nurudeen (2005) continued to improve since his Beijing appearance in 2008 when he did not advance out of the quarterfinals. This year, after posting a personal best, he advanced to the semifinals but a 5th place finish in his heat did not advance him to the finals.

Melissa Tancredi (2004) had a great Olympics scoring 4 goals on 13 shots. Her yellow card against the US was for a controversial move but her goals in pool play helped Canada advance into medal position.

While Mariel Zagunis had the honor of carrying the American flag into the opening ceremonies, she was unable to complete the three-peat and capture a third straight gold medal for the individual sabre. Zagunis does have two gold medals to her name from the previous Olympics in Beijing and Athens.