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Javianne Oliver on return to Kentucky after medaling at Tokyo Olympics

Olympic silver medalist Javianne Oliver is on her way back to the Bluegrass State.

After a spectacular showing at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, Oliver is glad to be heading back to her alma mater for a recognition ceremony on October 2nd.

2020 Tokyo Olympics

Oliver competed in two events at the 2020 Tokyo games; the 100-meter dash and the 4×100-meter relay, the latter of which earned her a silver medal.

During a press conference on Wednesday, when asked about her experience at the 2020 games, Oliver described the emptiness of a stadium and the absence of fans creating an atmosphere different from years’ past.