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    Athletes with University of Arkansas ties win medals

    By Alex Golden,

    2 days ago

    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.

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