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    A list of Olympic Hogs to follow in Paris

    By Jacob Morris,

    1 day ago

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    Fayetteville, AR (KNWA/KFTA) – The Opening Ceremony in Paris is just 25 days away. As the summer games draw closer, a large amount of athletes with Arkansas ties have qualified for their respective national teams.

    This list includes athletes that aren’t Razorbacks but train in Fayetteville.

    Swimming: Country:
    Anna Hopkins UK
    Gymnastics: Country:
    Joscelyn Roberson (Traveling Alternate) USA
    Track & Field (Current and Former Razorbacks): Country:
    Amber Anning UK
    Ayden Owens-Delerme Puerto Rico
    Nickisha Pryce Jamaica
    Ackera Nugent Jamaica
    Janeek Brown Jamaica
    Nikki Hiltz USA
    Carey McLeod Jamaica
    Wayne Pinnock Jamaica
    Rojé Stona Jamaica
    Chris Bailey USA
    Jarrion Lawson USA
    Taliyah Brooks USA
    Rachel Glenn USA
    Kaylyn Brown USA
    Track & Field (Train in Fayetteville):
    Country:
    Ryan Crouser USA
    Anna Cockrell USA
    Brittany Brown USA
    Tara Davis-Woodhall USA
    Alexis Holmes USA
    Golf: Country:
    Gaby Lopez Mexico
    Maria Fassi Mexico
    Nico Echavarria Colombia
    Basketball: Country:
    Kelsey Plum (Former Arkansas GA) USA

    In terms of scheduling, indoor swimming events begin on July 27th and conclude August 4th. Track & Field begins August 1st and concludes on August 11th.

    Women’s gymnastics starts on July 28th and wraps up on August 5th. Women’s golf gets underway on August 7th and finishes on the 10th. Women’s basketball is played from July 28th-August 11th.

    If any other athletes qualify between now and the beginning of the Summer Games, the list will be updated.

    Pig Trail Nation will have coverage of all athletes with Razorback ties on our website and social media throughout the games.

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    For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KNWA FOX24.

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