American synchronized divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook tell PEOPLE exclusively about the origin of their 'Cook'N Bacon' nickname. They were the first Team USA athletes to medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Natasha Dye is a writer-reporter for PEOPLE covering sports. Her previous work appears in The New York Post and Popstar! Magazine.The diving duo — who won silver in the women's synchronized 3M on Saturday, July 27 during the first day of the 2024 Games — truly lived up to their "Cook'N Bacon" nickname with their second-place finish, which they explained the origins of to PEOPLE.
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