Brooklyn is the world.
The international hub that is our borough gave rise to two Olympic medalists — and, fittingly, they represented different countries.
Lia Neal, a 17-year-old swimmer who grew up in Flatbush, made America proud when she took home a bronze in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay with Team USA.
Meanwhile, sprinter Lalonde Gordon — who spent grueling months training for the games at Red Hook Park — took home two bronze medals, one for the 400-meter race and another for the 4×400-meter relay. And he did it for Trinidad and Tobago.
— Eli Rosenberg
Lalonde Gordon celebrates with the Trinidad and Tobago flag after winning the bronze in the men’s 400-meter final. Gordon trains in Red Hook Park with public school teacher Trevor Green.
AP / Daniel Ochoa De Olza
