Aug 13, 2024 - Sports

Athletes with University of Arkansas ties win medals

Alex Golden

Illustration of the Eiffel Towel in Paris with the Olympic rings behind it — Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Six current and former Razorback athletes won a combination of four gold medals, two silvers and two bronze at the recent Summer Olympics in Paris, the university's highest medal count since 1948, according to a news release.

The athletes include:

Roje Stona — gold medal for discus.
Kelsey Plum — gold medal in basketball.
Kaylyn Brown — gold and silver medals as a member of the U.S. relay teams.
Wayne Pinnock — silver medal in long jump.
Chris Bailey — gold as a member of the U.S. relay team.
Amber Anning — two bronze medals as a member of Great Britain's relay teams.

🏆 Congrats to the winners.

Read more Olympic coverage.

Add Axios on Google

Athletes with University of Arkansas ties win medals

More NW Arkansas stories