Harvard’s Olympians
On Friday, thousands of men and women will convene in London for the opening of the Games of the XXX Olympiad. While some will be aiming for medals, others will simply be happy for the chance to represent their country on the world’s biggest sporting stage. Among the competitors are nine athletes with Harvard ties, and one Harvard coach. Together they will continue the University’s long connection to the Olympics, a connection that began in 1896 when seven then and future Harvard men participating in events in track and field and shooting took home 12 medals, including eight gold. Since then, Harvard has been represented at every Olympic Games with a total of 223 participants (athletes, coaches, and administrators) representing 14 countries and 344 events. Homecoming For the only current Harvard athlete at this year’s games, the competition has special meaning. Six-foot-four-inch Temi Fagbenle ’15 will be on familiar ground as she competes...