Olympics
Five Harvard Athletes Competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Here's How They Fared.
As some of the world’s greatest athletes descended upon Beijing, China, for the Winter Olympics between Feb. 4 and Feb. 20, some of Harvard’s brightest stars were among them. Nick Abruzzese, Sean Farrell, Emerance Maschmeyer '16, Keely Moy, and Remi Drolet represented the Crimson in Beijing, with Maschmeyer claiming a gold medal for Canada.
Olympian for Life
With a two-medal performance in Tokyo, Gabby Thomas '19, pictured above during her Harvard tenure, headlines the class of 15 current and former Crimson student-athletes competing at the Games.
Olympians for Life: A Recap of Harvard’s Student-Athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Games
The 32nd Olympiad wrapped up on Saturday in Tokyo, but not before 16 Harvard affiliates, including 15 former and current students, fulfilled their athletic dreams by competing in the Games.
Harvard Olympian: Eli R. Dershwitz
The Crimson interviewed Eli R. Dershwitz '19, a world-class fencer and senior at Harvard, about his fencing career, life at Harvard, and how he balances it all.
Ryan Donato Heads to Pyeongchang to Compete on World's Biggest Stage
Harvard hockey star Ryan Donato will officially represent team U.S.A. in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games—marking the next chapter in a life dedicated to hockey.
Fifteen Minutes with Randi H. Griffin ’10
Fifteen Minutes caught up with Randi H. Griffin '10 in the midst of her preparation for the upcoming Olympic games in PyeongChang, where she will be playing for the unified Korean team.
Donato and Welch ('05) Named to U.S. Olympic Roster
Two players from the Harvard hockey program will represent the United States in the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games, USA Hockey announced at the National Hockey League’s Winter Classic on Monday. Junior forward Ryan Donato received this distinct honor, as well as former Crimson blue-liner Noah Welch ’05.
Okwelogu Shines on International Stage in African Championships
Rising senior Nikki Okwelogu will represent Nigeria in Rio this coming August.
Jarocki Reclaims Crown, Dershwitz Makes Olympics
For the second time in her three-year career, junior saber fencer Adrienne Jarocki finished her season with a win at the NCAA Individual Championships.
No Boston Olympics Organizers Discuss Failed 2024 Bid
The grassroots movement against Boston's bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games was key to its failure, a Kennedy School of Government panel argued Wednesday.
U.S. Olympic Committee Terminates Boston Bid
The U.S. Olympic Committee and Boston 2024 organizers terminated Boston’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games on Monday following several months of backlash and major changes to the bid.
Boston 2024 Downsizes Harvard’s Role in Olympic Bid
The change in plans represents a dramatic change from bid documents submitted to the U.S. Olympic Committee in December.
Harvard No Longer Slated as Boston 2024 Tennis Host
Dorchester’s Harambee Park, not Harvard, would host Olympic and Paralympic tennis if Boston is selected as the host city of the 2024 Summer Games, yet another sign that Harvard’s relationship with the bid is evolving.
Boston's Olympic Bid
Harvard could factor into Boston’s plans for the 2024 Games, but its tumultuous history in Allston has some residents worried.
Boston Olympic Locations 2024
If the Olympics come to Boston in 2024, Harvard would host several events on its Allston campus.
Olympic Silver Medalist Balanced School and Training
Wylie took two years off to train but did not lose sight of his dream to attend Harvard, eventually finding his way to the University with the hope of balancing his athletic career with his academic ambitions.
Boston Olympics Natatorium Location
The proposal for Boston's 2024 Olympic bid plans to build a natatorium off of Western Avenue in Allston.
Boston Olympics Field Hockey Location
The proposal for Boston's 2024 Olympic bid plans to use Harvard Stadium for field hockey events.
Residents Voice Concerns Over Boston Olympic Bid
Many residents expressed concerns about Boston's 2024 Olympics bid, such as financial transparency and the impact on affordable housing, at a public meeting Tuesday.
In the Front of the Stage
Representatives of the Olympic Boston 2024 Committee respond to audience comments and questions from the front of the stage. The meeting, held at the Harvard Business School, was one of many planned by Olympic Boston 2024 to solicit community feedback.