At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, he achieved unparalleled success by winning both the pentathlon and the decathlon, earning him the title of "World's Greatest Athlete."
Benedictine University Mesa (Ariz.) alum, Jesus Izaguirre, played for the Mexican National Team in the 2022 Pan American Cup being hosted in Nayarit, Mexico.
While at Southeastern, she would trade in her jersey for a broadcasting headset multiple times a week as she juggled being an All-American volleyball player, record setting hoops player, and the lead announcer for Fire Athletics.
Seen by many as opening doors for girls to walk through in the future, Thomas maintains that her goal has always been to be the best official she can be.
But, for all the honors and accolades that were bestowed upon Buck, his mission in life was for the Negro Leagues to be remembered. He preached this every day of his outstanding life and now his legacy of integrity and dignity carries forth.
It took many stops along the way, but ultimately Asheika Alexander found a home at Langston University. The road from high school in Georgia Gwinnett County to rural Oklahoma took its twists and turns, but ultimately landing at the only historical black college in the Sooner State was the place she was always searching for.
While the St. Louis Cardinals didn't make the MLB postseason, former Embry Riddle pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon showed his potential in his first season in the big leagues.
While the St. Louis Cardinals didn't make the MLB postseason, former Embry Riddle pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon showed his potential in his first season in the big leagues.