Crimson Tide Track and Field Contingent Ready to Roll at Tokyo Olympics
7/28/2021 6:50:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
A total of nine past and present Alabama track and field athletes are set to compete in Tokyo over the next 10 days
TOKYO – A total of nine past and present Alabama track and field student-athletes are set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, beginning Thursday with NCAA Champion and All-American Shelby McEwen in the high jump.
The Crimson Tide's contingent includes Remona Burchell (Jamaica), Quanesha Burks (USA), Daniel Haugh (USA), Kirani James (Grenada), Natassha McDonald (Canada), McEwen (USA), Jereem Richards (Trinidad & Tobago), Portious Warren (Trinidad & Tobago) and Ayla Stanisclaus (Trinidad & Tobago).
Alabama Track & Field in Tokyo
- Remona Burchell (Jamaica) 4x100m relay
- Quanesha Burks (USA) Long Jump
- Daniel Haugh (USA) Hammer Throw
- Kirani James (Grenada) 400m
- Natassha McDonald (Canada) 400m, 4x400m relay
- Shelby McEwen (USA) High Jump
- Jereem Richards (Trinidad & Tobago) 200m, 4x400m relay
- Ayla Stanisclaus (Trinidad & Tobago) 4x100m relay
- Portious Warren (Trinidad & Tobago) Shot Put
This will mark the 13th-consecutive Summer Olympic Games that Alabama has been represented, dating back to 1972 in Munich. The Tide's track and field contingent is part of the 22 UA athletes in Tokyo, a total that ranks second all-time for Alabama, trailing only the 34 UA student-athletes that competed in the 1984 Games in Los Angeles.
Heading to his third Olympiad, James is looking for this third Olympic medal after taking gold in 2012 and silver in 2016 in the 400 meters. With this year's contingent, a total of 136 Alabama student-athletes have earned the title "Olympian," a tally that includes 47 from track and field.
In addition to James, other Alabama track and field gold medalists include Pauline Davis (2000), Lillie Leatherwood (1984) and Calvin Smith (1984).
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