The Olympics came to a close on Sunday, and leading the way for Team U.S.A. were two history-making Catholic Olympians.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead were the flag bearers for the U.S. during the ceremony.
Ledecky, who is the most decorated American female Olympian ever, is a devout Catholic who often prays a Hail Mary before her races.
Nick Mead, who made history as a member of the first U.S. men’s four rowing team to win a medal since the ’60s, is also a devout Catholic.
His parish church, St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan, congratulated him and Ledecky online for the honor.