RIO DE JANEIRO — Brianne Theisen-Eaton showed newfound maturity in her bronze-medal effort in the heptathlon at the 2016 Olympics at Olympic Stadium on Friday and Saturday. What's up for debate is whether the former University of Oregon athlete revealed it more in her comeback from a wretched first day or in how she planned to celebrate.
"With some NyQuil and sleep," the Canadian athlete said Saturday night in response to a question about her party plans.
The 2011 UO alumna struggled during Friday's session of the seven-event competition. After four results -- including 17th out of 29 in the shot put -- she sat in sixth overall.