Original sentence: In Beijing, Jendrick silenced many critics by making the final of the 100-meter breaststroke--ultimately finishing in fifth place--and capturing a silver medal as part of the 4x100 meter medley relay
Edited sentence: In Beijing, Jendrick silenced many critics by making the final of the 100-meter breaststroke—ultimately finishing in fifth place—and capturing a silver medal as part of the 4x100 meter medley relay