Seven Illini Set for Rio Olympic Games
August 3, 2016 | General, Men's Tennis, Men's Golf, Women's Track & Field, Men's Track & Field
Illini Olympic History | Rio 2016 | How to Watch
One current and six former Fighting Illini student-athletes are set to represent their countries in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Opening Ceremonies are on Friday, Aug. 5.
| Name | At Illinois | Country | Sport | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkita Holder | 2007-09 | BIO | Canada | Track & Field (100m H) | Aug. 16 (Rd 1) |
| Susanna Kallur | 2001-02 | BIO | Sweden | Track & Field (100m H) | Aug. 16 (Rd 1) |
| Ashley Kelly | 2009-12 | BIO | British Virgin Islands | Track & Field (200m) | Aug. 15 (Rd 1) |
| Thomas Pieters | 2011-13 | BIO | Belgium | Golf | Aug. 11-14 |
| Rajeev Ram | 2003 | BIO | USA | Tennis (Doubles) | Aug. 6 (Rd 1) |
| Andrew Riley | 2009-12 | BIO | Jamaica | Track & Field (110m H) | Aug. 15 (Rd 1) |
| Pedrya Seymour | 2014-current | BIO | Bahamas | Track & Field (100m H) | Aug. 16 (Rd 1) |
Good luck to the seven #Illini who will be competing at the #Rio2016 games!
— Illini Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) August 3, 2016
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Watch the #Rio2016 Opening Ceremony tomorrow from @IlliniWTrack star Pedrya Seymour's POV ?? #Illini #Olympics pic.twitter.com/y6R4lufJcl
— Illini Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) August 5, 2016
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