CU has a proud history at the Olympics, with over 100 student-athletes and alumni representing teams through the years. The Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo are a continuation of the tradition. Bringing honor to their teams, themselves and to CU are Emma Coburn and Valerie Constien in steeplechase, Erin Huck in mountain biking, Joe Klecker in the 10,000-meter run, Morgan Pearson and Flora Duffy (representing Bermuda) in triathlon and Jake Riley in marathon. Melissa Stockwell will also compete in the Paralympics triathlon.


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​ÌýBuffs at the Olympics

Emma Coburn, steeplechase

Emma Coburn, Val Constien heading to Olympics
For the second time, Colorado track and field will have two Buffs compete at the same time in the Olympics, including Emma Coburn in the women's steeplechase.Ìý

Valerie Constien, steeplechase

Steeplechaser Val Constien is headed to Tokyo
Val Constien works full time for running technology company Stryd while training in the steeplechase. After a favorite to qualify withdrew, Constien scored a third place finish to make theÌýOlympics.

Flora Duffy, triathlon


CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ alumna Flora Duffy won the Women's Individual gold medal in Triathlon, representing her home country Bermuda.

Erin Huck, mountain biking

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Learn more about this award-winningÌýOlympic Long Team member and Estes Park native.

Image credit: Rob Jones

Joe Klecker, 10,000-meter run

A Q&A with CU runner and Olympian Joe Klecker
After graduating in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Joe Klecker embarked on a professional running career, qualifyingÌýfor the Olympics on June 18.

Morgan Pearson, triathlon

Staying positive: A Q&A with Olympic triathlete Morgan Pearson
Morgan Pearson reflects on his athletic background and his dreams of being the best on Earth.

Jake Riley, marathon

No more next times: A Q&A with Olympic marathoner Jake Riley
When Jake Riley ran in the Olympic Marathon Trials Feb. 29, he didn’t think he’d qualify for this year's Summer Games—until he reached the last 10 meters of the race.

Photo courtesy: Brian Metzler

Melissa Stockwell, Paralympics triathlon

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When Melissa Stockwell joined the United States Army afterÌý9/11, she knew she wanted to serve. But she never thought that her service and sense of duty would eventually propel her to a career as a world-class athlete.

ÌýResults

Gold:ÌýFlora Duffy, women's triathlon, Bermuda

Silver: Morgan Pearson, mixed triathlon, U.S.

5th place: Meliss Stockwell, women's paratriathlon

12thÌýplace: Emma Coburn, women's 3,000 meter steeplechase

14thÌýplace: Valerie Constien, women's 3,000 meter steeplechase

16thÌýplace: Joe Klecker, men's 10,000 meter run

29thÌýplace: Jake Riley, men's marathon

31st place: Erin Huck, women's mountain biking

42nd place: Morgan Pearson, men's triathlon