2024 Olympics

Ahalya Lettenberger represents US, Rice at Paris Paralympics

Former Rice University swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger made her country and alma mater proud last weekend, competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Former Rice swimmer looks to be role model for disabled athletes across the globe

Former Rice swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger is looking to represent her country on the global stage during the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

Gunnarsdottir says it’s a ‘dream’ to represent Rice, Iceland in 2024 Paris Olympics

Rice track and field’s Erna Gunnarsdottir competed on the world stage Aug. 8, representing her home country of Iceland and Rice University in the shot put at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Rice alums reflect on Olympic experiences: Andrea Blackett

Two-time Olympian Andrea Blackett speaks on representing Barbados and Rice in Olympics.

Rice alums reflect on Olympic experiences: Rosey Edeh

Rosey Edeh, three-time Olympian and former Rice University standout, speaks about her Olympic experiences.

Rice alums reflect on Olympic experiences: Lennie Waite

Lennie Waite, an Olympian and former Rice track and field star, talks about her experiences during the 2016 Olympics.

‘Truly stunning’: Rice Shepherd School of Music alumnus reflects on conducting during Olympics opening ceremony

In the minutes before the Orchestre National de France prepared to play Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’Amour” to close out the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, music director Cristian Măcelaru had a moment of confusion.

Rice sport management students take on Paris for 2024 Olympics

Students taking 3-week courses in venue management, professional sports business

Alumnus of Rice’s Shepherd School of Music to direct orchestra during Olympics opening ceremony

Grammy Award-winning conductor Cristian Măcelaru, an alumnus of Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, will direct the Orchestre National de France during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics Friday.

Rice alums reflect on Olympic experiences: Funmi Jimoh

Former Rice student athlete and U.S. Olympian Funmi Jimoh talks about her experiences in the 2008 Olympics.

Paris bound: Gunnarsdottir to compete for Icelandic Olympic team

Rice women’s track and field alumna Erna Gunnarsdottir is headed to Paris, France, to represent Iceland in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Ahalya Lettenberger selected to US swimming team for 2024 Paralympic Games

Former Rice swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger is one of 21 women and 12 men who will represent Team USA at the 2024 Paralympic Games, which begin Aug. 28 in Paris.