Josh Matheny Finishes Seventh in Olympic Breaststroke

Josh Matheny, a native of Upper St. Clair, competed in the men's 200-meter breaststroke final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing seventh with a time of 2:09.52. The event was won by France's Léon Marchand, who set an Olympic record of 2:05.85. Matheny advanced to the finals after recording one of the fastest times in the semifinals, clocking 2:09.70, placing him sixth overall. His high school, Upper St. Clair, held a watch party to support him, showcasing community pride in his achievements. Matheny, a rising senior at Indiana University, has a decorated swimming background, including multiple championships at the high school level. The event highlighted both Matheny's talent and the local support from his community during the Olympics.