Summer Olympics

Ryan Crouser annihilates Olympic record while winning second consecutive gold medal

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Olympics, Ryan Crouser, Summer Olympics, TEXAS TRACK575 Views 1 min read

Tuesday, July, 12, 2021. (Stephen Spillman)

Well represented: 28 former, current and future Longhorns headed to Olympics in Tokyo

July 20, 2021July 21, 2021Summer Olympics, Texas Athletics1908 Views 8 min read

TOKYO, Japan — The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan are drawing nearer by the day (the event retains the name with the year in which it was originally scheduled). The first events of the games begin Tuesday, beginning with the first round of the softball tournament. The opening ceremonies are set for Friday. The University of Texas will have 28 representatives in Tokyo, competing for an assortment of nations.

University of Texas alumnus Ryan Crouser became the second Longhorn in a week to win an Olympic gold medal in the shot put (photo courtesy of texassports.com).

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