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	Gold 6 Silver 11 Bronze 5 Total 22
World Games appearances
10

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

1. "The World Games 2017 Wrocław, POL". International World Games Association.
2. "U. S . Medals at 2017 World Games". International World Games Association.
3. "American Football - Results Book" (PDF). International World Games Association.
4. "Results". IWGA.
5. "Lacrosse Women's Gold Medal Match" (PDF). International World Games Association.
6. "Lacrosse". International World Games Association. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
7. "Ultimate Mixed Flying Disc, Finals" (PDF). IWGA.

External links

• Full results of the United States