Olympics Content

Humans are Born to Run

Andy Fell — July 30, 2024 - 3:24pm

The 2024 Summer Olympics are in full swing. One of the marquee events is of course the marathon, a grueling test of fitness and athleticism.

When it comes to endurance running, humans are among the very top mammals in their athletic prowess. While we may not be the best sprinters in the animal kingdom, we can run steadily for long distances, even in hot weather. Our locomotor muscles are dominated by slow-twitch, fatigue-resistant fibers and our unique ability to sweat allows our bodies to effectively dissipate heat.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis at the Tokyo Olympics

Dave Jones — July 23, 2021 - 11:42am

Two former Aggie athletes and a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Health physician are representing three countries at the Tokyo Olympics: Japan, Israel and the United States.

Meet Our Olympians Seth Weil and Kim Conley

Dave Jones — August 16, 2016 - 11:25am

Rowing to Rio: Seth Weil, who began rowing with the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis sport club in 2005, competes Aug. 7 in the Olympics. (Photo by U.S.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Experts: Olympic Summer Games

Patricia Bailey — August 02, 2016 - 3:27pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis experts are available to comment on various aspects of the Summer Olympic Games including nutrition, sports psychology and injury prevention.

The Physics of Rowing

Jocelyn C Anderson — July 26, 2016 - 3:52pm

Meet Our Aggie Olympians

Why are we talking about rowing? Because Aggie alum Seth Weil ’11 will be rowing in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Read more about Weil and Aggie alum Kim Conley ’09, our other Aggie alum who’s going to Rio.

What is the key to rowing speed?

NEWS BRIEFS: Meet New Executive Director of UG Admissions

Julia Ann Easley — February 28, 2016 - 11:25am

Ebony Lewis joined 51�ԹϺ�� Davis last week as the executive director of Undergraduate Admissions, and the campus community is invited to meet her at a reception this Friday afternoon (March 4). She previously served as associate director of admissions at 51�ԹϺ�� Santa Cruz for eight years.

12 Aggie Athletes on the Silver Screen

Robyn Frances Huey — July 21, 2015 - 8:00am

While 51�ԹϺ�� Davis sports fans can recall seeing our Aggie alums playing in the Olympic Games, the World Series and the Super Bowl, many may not realize how often our athletes have shown up on their screens for other reasons.