By CYN LoPINTO
Editor-in-chief, gerontologist

The opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio takes place on August 5^th.  While both U.S. male and female athletes have medaled in many summer events over the years, there are 5 Summer Olympic events that an American has never received a medal.  Here is a list of the 5 sports that the U.S. have never medaled in at the Summer Olympics.

1. Badminton
2. Handball
3. Rhythmic Gymnastics
4. Table Tennis
5. Trampoline