Olympians & Paralympians in the 915

Niesha Burgher was born in Jamaica and represented her country and UTEP at the Olympics this year.The world’s most recognizable five rings represent countries, cultures, and people from all over the globe that come from all places, including the 915.

This Olympic year, El Paso had representation in both the Paris Olympic & Paralympic games.

Niesha Burgher and Ryan Medrano had the honor of carrying the pride of El Paso through their participation in each respective event.

Both of which are Track & Field athletes, but where these two superstar’s stories diverge, is in who they’re representing.

Niesha Burgher, born in Saint Thomas, Jamaica, went to the Olympics by representing the nation after…