FAYETTEVILLE -- If they seceded from their countries to compete as Razorbacks again, the University of Arkansas would field a formidable track team in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Fifteen who have competed for the Razorbacks' men or women will represent six countries in Rio.
"Quite a haul," Arkansas women's Coach Lance Harter said. "What an exceptional cadre of people, especially considering a lot of countries won't have that type of representation. It's pretty cool."
Arkansas men's Coach Chris Bucknam expresses equal pride.
The 15 Olympians include six competing for the United States: Long jumper Jarrion Lawson and sprinter Tyson Gay (400 relay) for the men, and for the women pole vaulters Lexi Weeks and Sandi Morris, Chrishuna Williams (800 meters), and Taylor Ellis-Watson (1,600 relay).