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Sports

Dr. Iain Hunter's Lab Measures Olympic Success

By Parker Smith
July 15, 2024 12:00 AM
USA Track & Field athletes finished their qualifying rounds this last week with many solidifying their position as official Olympians. Many may be familiar with the athletes themselves, and even the coaches and training staff. What you may not know is Team USA uses scientific data from BYU to help their runners improve.
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Gymnastics

Olympic overview: Gymnastics beats in-state rival, track and swim have first-place finishes

By Jeff Salcedo
February 01, 2021 12:00 AM
Several of the Olympic sports were in action over the weekend for BYU and multiple teams and individuals took first place in their competitions.
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Cross Country

Fall BYU Olympic sports canceled with WCC announcement

By Caleb Turner
August 15, 2020 12:00 AM
Fall BYU Olympic sports canceled with WCC announcement
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Sports

How athletes qualify for the Olympics

December 11, 2019 12:00 AM
Qualifying for the Olympics does not guarantee a spot on a team. For the 11 BYU affiliates who have met qualifying standards, the process of possibly becoming an Olympian has just begun. In most cases, the athletes won’t know if they made the team until about two weeks before the Olympics begin.
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Nation

Los Angeles looks into possibility of hosting 2024 Olympics

August 31, 2015 12:00 AM
Olympic Gold Medalist Rafer Johnson lights the Olympic torch during the Opening Ceremonies of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. If Los Angeles steps in for the 2024 Olympic bid, it would be the city's third time hosting the games. (Associated Press)
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Tennis

BYU women's tennis team battles back but drop home opener to Aggies

January 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Mayci Jones returns the ball in a match against Utah State. The Cougars battled the Aggies in every matchup but lost in the last set, which was the deciding factor. (Elliott Miller)
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Sports

Local venues turn participants into Olympians for a day

February 04, 2014 12:00 AM
Many BYU students have imagined themselves skating, skiing or curling with Bob Costas' voice providing commentary.
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Swim and Dive

BYU swim and dive team takes a trip to Hawaii

October 04, 2012 12:00 AM
The BYU swim and dive team is heading to Hawaii today to cash in its reward for hard work this summer and to compete in its first official conference meet of the season.
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Tennis

Women's tennis falls short in BYU Invitational

September 24, 2012 12:00 AM
The BYU Women's tennis invitational ended Saturday with disheartening results but a positive outlook from the team.
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Campus Events

BYU track team kicks off season strong

By Chelsea Jackson
January 09, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU's men's and women's track teams started the season strong with their performances in the Cougar Collegiate Indoor Invitational on Friday and Saturday. This meet hosted teams from both University of Utah and Utah Valley University.
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