David Bolen finishing Men's 400 at 1948 Olympics

CU's First Olympian

June 1, 2020

CU has had over 85 Olympians. It all started with David Bolen.

Joe Klecker, CU track and field

Going the Distance

June 1, 2020

Joe Klecker ran the fastest mile ever in Colorado. Now he’s waiting for the Olympic trials.

Taylor playing soccer

Sports Briefs Winter 2020

Feb. 1, 2020

Soccer returns to the NCAA Tournament, Cross Country Nationals and other stats.

CU golfer

Sports Briefs — Fall 2019

Oct. 1, 2019

CU Women's Track and Field, Golf and more.

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Sports Briefs — Winter 2018

Dec. 1, 2018

The latest on CU athletes past and present.

Blake Leeper

NOW — August 19, 2018

Dec. 1, 2018

Blake Leeper aims to compete in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The double-amputee traveled to CU Boulder for evaluation by Alena Grabowski.

Brainy Buffs Illustration

Brainy Buffs

Sept. 1, 2018

Year after year, two of CU Boulder’s most successful sports teams also perform best in the classroom. How does that happen?

isaiah oliver

Sports Briefs — Summer 2018

June 1, 2018

One Buff heard his named called during April’s NFL Draft, and as many as nine others will get a chance to earn roster spots this summer.

Nora Christensen

CU's Star Student-Athletes

Last year, 26 varsity athletes on 10 different CU Boulder teams earned perfect grade point averages — 4.00.

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Olympians Up Close

Dec. 1, 2016

Former CU Boulder track stars Jenny Simpson and Emma Coburn each won bronze medals during the 29th summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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