DURHAM, N.C. – After a year's delay, thousands of the world's greatest athletes will march into Tokyo Olympic Stadium on July 23 to kick off the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Fourteen Duke alumni and coaches are set to compete in eight sports representing six nations.
There has been at least one Blue Devil competing in 13 consecutive Summer Olympics and 16 of the previous 17. Duke athletes and coaches have accounted for 31 medals across Summer and Winter Games, including 16 gold medals.
Representing Duke on the international stage will be Elizabeth Balogun (women's basketball, Nigeria), Celine Boutier (women's golf, France), Kate Van Buskirk (track & field, Canada), Oderah Chidom (women's basketball, Nigeria), Chelsea Gray (women's basketball, United States), Kara Lawson (United States Head Coach 3x3), Leona Maguire (women's golf, Ireland), Jahlil Okafor (men's basketball, Nigeria), Maddy Price (track & field, Canada), Quinn (women's soccer, Canada), Jessica Springsteen (equestrian, United States), Steven Solomon (track & field, Australia), Jayson Tatum (men's basketball, United States) and Ashley Twichell (swimming, United States).