Three athletes tied to the University of Texas at San Antonio will compete in track and field events at the Paris Olympics, all making their first appearances at the games and all representing their home countries. Diego Pettorossi and Fatoumata Kabo are representing Italy, while Alanah Yukich is on the Australian team.
Future UTSA student Fatoumata Kabo recently won NCAA DII national titles in 400-meter hurdles and for her 51.4-second split for Angelo State University's 4x400 meter relay.
“While with us at UTSA, Alanah and Diego were prime examples of hard work, dedication and devotion to this team,” said Aaron Fox, UTSA's director of track and field and cross country, in an emailed statement. The three athletes are the third, fourth and fifth UTSA students to compete in the Olympics. All five have been track and field competitors.
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