American Katie Zafris wins bronze in Tokyo

TOKYO – While competing in inclement weather, Katie Zafris noticed a rainbow in the Tokyo sky, and knew it was her guardian angel. “I saw a rainbow during the race, and thought ‘Dad,’” Zafer said after the women’s triathlon. Zafers’ father, Bill Horsey, passed away in April. But her father’s spirit guides her daily. “He is with me in a different way and we will do it together, as I ask for guidance. And strength and fun for the road ahead,” Zaferris said, according to the official Team USA page. “Because as my dad reminded me before every race, all I needed to do was “race hard, but most of all have fun.” That’s what I’ll do. Zafris did it in rainy conditions on Tuesday morning in Tokyo’s Odaiba Marine Park. The American triathlete finished third with a time of 1:57:03, and Bermuda’s Flora Duffy took home the gold. At 1:55:36. Daffy’s gold is the first An Olympic gold medal for Bermuda in any sport and a second Olympic medal of any kind.Georgia Taylor Brown of Great Britain finished second in crossing the finish line at 1:56:50.Taylor Brown and Zaphris were on top of the group for most of the race, Zaphris in the lead after a stage The bike and in the second transition, Zavris eventually surpassed Duffy and Taylor Brown, but won an Olympics medal that was exactly what the Americans had hoped for.Golden Surprise: American Lydia Jacobi wins women’s 100m breaststroke Newer from Tokyo: Subscribe to the Olympic newsletter to get On exclusive Insight Olympic text alerts: We’ll be your guide to the games from the inside scoop sent straight to your phone,” Zafer said after winning the bronze. “Being able to perform today and really race like me (feel good). I know there are a lot of people who have given me support during really difficult times. My entire team brought me here today. I’m so happy. Zaferis smiles from above, and knows her dad is happy too. He would have been crying,” Zafer said of her late father. “I know he would have been very proud and happy.”