Rising to the Challenge
Stanford-affiliated athletes have won medals at every Summer Olympics since 1912. Here is a timeline of weird, wild and inspiring performances.
by Kevin Cool and Sam Scott
On to Athens
They hail from sun-drenched California towns and Iowa farms. Some inspire fanatical followings while others toil in obscurity. Stanford athletes at this summer's Olympics are a varied lot, but have one thing in common: dreams of gold.
by Brian Eule
Cardinal Contenders
Meet five Stanford alumni who endured injuries, grueling training and personal setbacks in their quest to win a place on the U.S. Olympic team.
by Brian Eule, Laura Kaufman and Felicia Paik
