No crying, but UA athletes stand tall

Sandi Morris competes during the women's pole vault final at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, Sunday, July 10, 2016, in Eugene Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)FAYETTEVILLE -- If they seceded from their countries to compete as Razorbacks again, the University of Arkansas would field a formidable track team in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Fifteen who have competed for the Razorbacks' men or women will represent six countries in Rio.

"Quite a haul," Arkansas women's Coach Lance Harter said. "What an exceptional cadre of people, especially considering a lot of countries won't have that type of representation. It's pretty cool."

Arkansas men's Coach Chris Bucknam expresses equal pride.

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