Summer Olympics

TWO AZTECS SET FOR PARIS SUMMER OLYMPICS

SDSU represented across two sports in Paris
 
Source: GoAztecs
 
July 29, 2024 (Paris) -- Two former San Diego State athletes are set to compete at the Paris Summer Olympics, which began Friday (Pacific Daylight Time) ~ editor's update: with the opening ceremony, a rendition similar to the Last Supper except styalized using Roman influences, of course a diverse and odd cast as it was cast from Greek mythical gods and cannons. 
 
Former Aztec track and field star Shanieka Ricketts (Thomas) (2011-14) will represent Jamaica in the triple jump, while Xander Schauffele (2013-15) will play for the United States in men’s golf. 
 
Ricketts, the flag bearer for Jamaica at the opening ceremony, is set to begin the qualifying flights for the triple jump on Aug. 2 at 9:15 a.m. PDT at the Stade de France with the finals slated for Aug. 3 at 11:20 a.m. PDT.

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ANOTHER OLYMPICS SWEEP BY THE AMERICANS

 

By Liz Alper

Photo credits:  Simone Biles courtesy Creative Commons: Agencia Brasil Fotografias, Katie Ledecky courtesy Agencia Brasil, Simone Manuel courtesy Chan-Fan on Wikepedia, The Final Five courtesy San Diego News, Kayla Harrison courtesy Youtube screenshot, Michael Phelps slideshow photo Creative Commons courtesy movefly.com

August 11, 2016 (Rio de Janeiro, Bra.) - When it comes to the Olympics, the stereotype about Americans is true:  we love being the best.  And the athletes of Team USA are certainly proving that stereotype true at the Rio Games.


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