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Quincy: The House and Host of Champions
Established in 1959 and located on Plympton Street, Quincy House became the first house built after Harvard’s seven original river houses. Since then, Quincy has evolved with editions such as Stone Hall in 2013. Soon enough, Quincy’s house became a hotspot for social gatherings, taking on the title of “The People’s House.”
The Storied Athletes of Lowell House
Beyond its imposing bell towers and A-list alumni such as Matt Damon or Natalie Portman, Lowell boasts an impressive list of famous athletes in various sports. From Olympic medallists to NFL tight ends, here are some of the best athletes to live in Lowell House over the years.
Maschmeyer ’16 and Team Canada Settle for Silver, Fall to the USA in an OT Thriller
Emerance Maschmeyer ’16 was one win away from her second consecutive Olympic gold medal. Instead, the Harvard women’s hockey legend and Team Canada watched the latest chapter of the sport’s fiercest rivalry slip away in overtime. Canada’s rival, the United States, scored twice in the final minutes, first to tie and force extra play, and then to win and capture the Olympic gold medal with a 2-1 victory today at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
Gold to Grad: Olympian Angela Ruggiero ’04 and the Making of a Champion
Angela Ruggiero has won four Olympic medals, a National Championship, the Patty Kazmaier award, and is now broadcasting the 2026 Milano Cortina Women's Hockey Tournament for NBC.
Kristin Della Rovere ’23 and Team Italy Fall to the U.S. in Olympic Hockey Quarterfinal
After a strong third-place finish in Group B of the Preliminary Round of the 2026 Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey competition, Team Italy’s dreams of securing a medal, and those of former Harvard captain Kristin Della Rovere ’23, were dashed on Friday morning by the powerhouse United States team.
Kristin Della Rovere at 2026 Olympics
Kristin Della Rovere ’23 and teammate Anna Caumo in their Team Italy jerseys for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games.
Crimson on the World Stage: How to Follow the 2026 Harvard Olympians
This year, three Crimson student-athletes will compete in events spanning both snow and ice. Here is how to catch them live as they chase medal hopes across northern Italy over the coming weeks.
Kristin Della Rovere ’23 Set to Skate for Italy in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics
Kristin Della Rovere ’23 is lacing up her skates to play hockey in the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. After an impressive collegiate career and a stint in the PWHL, the Crimson's former captain will compete in the Winter Games for Team Italy.
Rémi Drolet ’24 Qualifies for His Second Olympic Games
Rémi Drolet '24 is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Rossland, B.C., native will travel to Italy this winter to compete for Canada's cross-country team in the Milano Cortina Games.
Rémi Drolet Races in the NCAA Skiing Championships
Rémi Drolet is only the third cross-country skier in Harvard history to compete in the Olympics. In 2022, the Rossland, B.C., native was the first Crimson skier to race in the Winter Games since 1984.
Golden Dreams: Seniors Reflect on Olympic Games
Graham Blanks and Lauren Scruggs both achieved remarkable feats at the 2024 Olympics. Now, as they prepare to graduate, they reflect on their experiences and what lies ahead.
Harvard Athletes Won 13 Medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Shattering a 128-Year-Old Record
Harvard athletes won 13 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, smashing a school record that had stood for 128 years.
Kristen Faulkner ’16, Team USA Win First Gold in Cycling Team Pursuit Event
Kristen T. Faulkner ’16 helped secure Team USA its first gold medal in track cycling team pursuit Wednesday in a final race against New Zealand, days after she beat expectations in her Olympic debut in the road race.
Gabby Thomas ’19 Wins Historic Gold in Commanding 200 Meter Race in Paris
Gabby Thomas ’19 soared to victory in the 200 meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics Tuesday, securing Harvard’s first Olympic gold medal in track and field and the only track and field gold for the University in over 100 years.
Lisa Tertsch ’21, Germany Win Gold in Olympic Mixed Relay Triathlon
Lisa Tertsch ’21 won Germany’s first gold in the mixed relay triathlon event on Monday with her team of three other German athletes in a nail biting race that was decided by one second.
Stunning Olympics Victory Earns Kristen Faulkner ’16 Gold in Women’s Road Race
Kristen T. Faulkner ’16 won gold in the women’s road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday.
U.S. Men’s Eight Boat, Powered by 3 Harvard Alums, Earns Bronze in Paris
Harvard alumni Clark A. Dean ’23, Pieter G. Quinton ’20, and Christian B. Tabash ’22 secured a bronze medal for Team USA in the men’s eight boat race at the Paris Olympic Games on Saturday.
Lauren Scruggs ’25, United States Win Gold Medal After Dominant Performance
Lauren Scruggs propelled Team USA to victory in the 2024 Paris Olympics women’s team foil tournament on Thursday.
Harvard’s Liam Corrigan ’19 Wins Gold in Rowing for Team USA, David Ambler ’20 Takes Bronze for GB
Liam R. Corrigan ’19 became the first Harvard Olympian to win gold as the United States narrowly edged out New Zealand to win its first gold medal in the event since 1960.
Harvard Fencer Lauren Scruggs ’25 Earns Silver Medal at 2024 Paris Olympics
Lauren S. Scruggs ’25 won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the Harvard fencer’s dominant run through the women’s individual foil tournament ended with a defeat to fellow American Lee Kiefer.
Team USA’s All-Harvard Men’s Saber Fencing Crashes Out of Individual Tournament in Paris
Team USA’s all-Harvard men’s fencing saber squad crashed out of the individual tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, a shock upset for a group that many expected to compete for at least two spots on the podium.
Meet Harvard’s 26 Olympians at the 2024 Paris Games
Harvard will be represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics by 26 students and alumni — a greater showing than 100 national Olympics delegations.
13 Harvard Students and Alumni Set to Compete for Team USA in the Paris Olympics
Thirteen Harvard students and alumni will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics beginning next week, the most athletes Harvard has sent to the Summer Olympics since 1992.
‘A Dream Come True’: Former Crimson Fencer Excited to Compete on the World’s Highest Stage
Dominant Harvard fencer Mitchell Saron ’23, who was a three-season standout for the men’s fencing team, is set to compete for the U.S. at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Harvard’s Lauren Scruggs To Represent Team USA at 2024 Paris Olympics
Junior foil Lauren Scruggs, a standout member of the Harvard women’s fencing team the past three seasons, has clinched a spot fencing for the U.S. National Team at the 2024 Olympics.
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