U Athletes Shine at Paris Olympics

When the world tunes in to the Paris Olympics this summer, be sure to watch for standout U athletes, like recent grad Josefine Eriksen BS’24. A native of Stavern, Norway, the Utah Track & Field star helped the Norwegian team punch its ticket to Paris in the 4x400m relay. Eriksen’s performance in the qualifiers contributed to a new Norwegian team record and marked the country’s first Olympic relay qualification since 1920. Watch the U’s Instagram, X, and Facebook for all the latest as U student-athletes and alums qualify for and compete in this year’s Summer Games.