Sports

Back in Action

The Adaptive Athletics program is building new roots with help from donors and the university.
Jeff Rice '03 Com

World Beaters

Led by gold medalist David Taylor, more than two dozen Penn State alumni, students, and coaches combined for a historic showing at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

All Downhill From There

Professor Pete Allison is sharing the story of the Penn Staters who helped popularize winter sports in the U.S.
Mark Wogenrich '90 Com

Long Distance Legend

Curt Stone leaves a legacy as one of Penn State’s most decorated track athletes.
Robyn Passante '95 Com

Precious Medals

Erin McLeod, Joe Kovacs, Alyssa Naeher, and Erica Dambach added to the Penn State hardware haul from Tokyo.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

Toughing It Out

Alums Shawn Morelli and Jake Schrom rose to the occasion at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

New Heights

Former Nittany Lion hoops standout Tom Hovasse led the Japanese women to an unprecedented Olympic final.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

Still Teammates, Still Champs

Former Nittany Lion All-Americans Haleigh Washington and Micha Hancock helped the U.S. women’s volleyball team clinch its first Olympic gold.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

David Taylor Isn’t Done

He once envisioned winning Olympic gold and “moving on” from the sport. Now, after realizing his lifelong dream in Tokyo, the Penn State wrestling legend says he’s just getting started.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

Lion’s Pride

Carl Nassib makes history as the NFL’s first openly gay player.
Michael Weinreb ’94 Com

Name Brand

New rules mean Nittany Lion athletes can now capitalize on their sporting fame.

Happy Returns

A preview of the Nittany Lion athletes set to shine in front of in-person crowds this fall.
Mark Wogenrich '90 Com

Spin Control

Former Nittany Lion swimmer Holden Comeau is now an esports cycling star.
Michael Weinreb ’94 Com

Mountain Lion

Penn State Berks student Kaiya Kizuka has her eyes on a 2026 Olympic run.
Mark Wogenrich '90 Com