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Arizona State University (ASU) has graduated a number of athletes. This includes graduates, non-graduate former students and current students of ASU who are notable for their achievements within athletics, sometimes before or after their time at ASU. Athletes in other sports can be found in the list of Arizona State University athletes; other alumni, including non-playing coaches and athletic administrators, can be found in the list of Arizona State University alumni.

ASU has produced 50 Olympians in track and field,[1] winning a total of 16 medals.[2]

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Track and field
Name Years played at ASU Notes Ref.
Lisa Aguilera 1998–2001 Distance runner [3]
Omolade Akinremi Represented Nigeria at the 1996 Summer Olympics [1]
Omotayo Akinremi Represented Nigeria at the 1996 Summer Olympics [1]
Ime Akpan Represented Nigeria at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics [1]
CJ Albertson 2014–2017 Distance runner [4]
Kyle Alcorn Represented the U.S. at the 2012 Summer Olympics [1]
Seth Amoo Represented Ghana at the 2008 Summer Olympics [1]
Lewis Banda Represented Zimbabwe at the 2004 and Summer Olympics [1]
Jacinta Bartholomew 1986–1989 Represented Grenada in the long jump at the 1984 Summer Olympics [5]
Chris Benard Represented the U.S. at the 2016 Summer Olympics [1]
Rhonda Brady 1978 [6]
Jerry Bright 1967–1969 Sprinter [5]
Ron Brown 1979–1982 Played track and football at ASU; won a gold medal for the U.S. in the 4 × 400 meter track relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics [5]
Marcus Brunson 1997–2001 [5]
Michael Campbell Represented Jamaica at the 2004 Summer Olympics [1]
Henry Carr 1962–1964 Won two gold medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics [5]
Jasmine Chaney 2007–2011 Hurdler [7]
Jordan Clarke 2010–2013 Shot putter [8]
Frank Covelli 1962–1963 Javelin thrower; represented the U.S. at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Tony Darden [5]
Desiree Davila Represented the U.S. in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics [1]
Leslie Deniz 1981–1985 Discus; won the silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Dwayne Evans 1980–1981 won a bronze medal in track for the 200-meter dash event at the 1976 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Maggie Ewen 2015–2018 Shot put, hammer [9]
Pål Arne Fagernes Represented Norway at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics [1]
Gamali Felix 2021–2024 Sprinter and relay runner [10]
Herman Frazier 1975-1977 Won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meter relay and a bronze medal in the 400 meters for the U.S. at the 1976 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Ron Freeman 1966–1969 Won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 meter relay and a bronze medal in the 400 meters for the U.S. at the 1976 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Benny Garcia 1953–1956 Javelin thrower; represented the U.S. at the 1956 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Amy Hastings Cross country; won the 2006 NCAA championship in the 5,000 meters; represented the U.S. at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Ricardo Héber Javelin thrower; represented Argentina at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics [1][11]
Shelby Houlihan Represented the U.S. at the 2016 Summer Olympics [1]
Nick Hysong 1991–1994 won a gold medal in the pole vault event at the 2000 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Ivan Jean-Marie Represented St. Lucia at the 1996 Summer Olympics [1]
Anna Jelmini 2009–2013 [12]
Gea Johnson 1987–1990 Heptathlete; represented the U.S. in bobsleigh at the 2002 Winter Olympics [5][1][13]
Jacquelyn Johnson Represented the U.S. at the 2008 Summer Olympics [1]
Natalie Kaaiawahia 1984 All-American shot putter [6][14]
Allie Kieffer 2009–2010 Distance runner [15]
Mavis Laing 1971–1972 Sprinter [16]
Mya Lesnar 2020–2022 Shot putter [17]
Maicel Malone-Wallace 1989–1992 Won a gold medal for the U.S. in the 4 × 400 meter relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Tracy Mattes 1990–1991 Hurdler; after track, became a humanitarian [18]
Bryan McBride 2011–2015 High jumper [19]
Bill Miller 1948–1951 ASU's and Arizona's first Olympic athlete;[a] won a silver medal in the javelin at the 1952 Summer Olympics [5][1][20]
Ralford Mullings 2022 Discus thrower [21]
Mark Murro 1968–1971 Javelin; represented the U.S. at the 1968 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Beatrice Nedberge Llano Represented Norway at the 2024 Summer Olympics [22]
Lynn Nelson Represented the U.S. at the 1988 Summer Olympics [1]
Christabel Nettey Represented Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics [1]
Dubem Nwachukwu 2020–2023 Sprinter; represented Nigeria at the 2024 Summer Olympics [23][22]
Andrew Parker Represented Jamaica at the 1988 Summer Olympics [1]
Maurice Peoples 1972–1973 Represented the U.S. at the 1972 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Joel Phillip Represented Grenada at the 2008 Summer Olympics [1]
Dwight Phillips 1999–2000 Long jumper; won a gold medal for the U.S. at the 2004 Summer Olympics, also competed in 2000 [5][1]
Trevell Quinley Represented the U.S. at the 2008 Summer Olympics [1]
Coleen Rienstra 1978–1981 High jumper [5]
Justin Robinson 2021–2024 Sprinter [24]
Donald Sanford Represented Israel at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics [1]
Lou Scott Represented the U.S. at the 1968 Summer Olympics [1]
Allysa Seely Triathlete; leg later amputated, three-time Paralympic medalist [25]
Mark Senior Represented Jamaica at the 1984 Summer Olympics [1]
Malcolm "Mal" Spence Represented Jamaica and the West Indies Federation at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics [1]
Mel Spence Represented Jamaica at the 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics [1]
Mike Stahr 1983–1984 [6]
Ria Stalman 1979–1981 Discus; won a gold medal for the Netherlands at the 1984 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Jim Stangeland 1947-1948 Coached football at California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College [26][27][28]
Lynda Tolbert-Goode 1986–1990 Represented the U.S. at the 1992 and 1996 Summper Olympics [5][1]
María Trujillo Represented Mexico at the 1984 Summer Olympics [1]
Jorinde van Klinken 2021 Dutch shot putter and discus thrower [29]
Turner Washington 2018–2023 Discus and shot put thrower; won five total national titles [30]
Ryan Whiting 2006–2010 Shot put; represented the U.S. at the 2012 Summer Olympics [5][1]
Charonda Williams 2008–2009 Sprinter [31]
Ulis Williams 1962–1965 Won a gold medal for the U.S. in the 4 × 400 meter relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics [5][1]

Notes

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  1. ^ Though Ricardo Héber competed in 1948, he did not arrive at ASU until 1952.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar "Sun Devil Olympic History (By Name)". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  2. ^ "Sun Devil Olympic History (By Medals)". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  3. ^ "Player Bio: Lisa Aguilera". Arizona State University Athletics. April 17, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  4. ^ "CJ Albertson - Track & Field". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Sun Devil Hall of Fame (M&W T&F/XC)". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c Eger, Bob (September 1, 2001). Maroon & Gold: A History of Sun Devil Athletics. Sports Publishing LLC. ISBN 9781582612232.
  7. ^ "Player Bio: Jasmine Chaney". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  8. ^ "Jordan Clarke - Track & Field". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  9. ^ "Magdalyn Ewen - Track & Field". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  10. ^ "Gamali Felix - Track & Field". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  11. ^ a b "New Sun Devil Javelin Star May Face Miller". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona. January 27, 1952. p. II:2. Retrieved April 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Anna Jelmini Bio". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  13. ^ Fordyce, Tom (February 19, 2002). "The girl who would do anything for gold". BBC News. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  14. ^ "Women's Outdoor All-Americans". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  15. ^ "Player Bio: Allie Kieffer". Arizona State University Athletics. April 17, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  16. ^ Weston, Steve (November 18, 2002). "Laing's records intact 30 years later: Hall of Fame sprinter gained world spotlight". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona. p. S7. Retrieved April 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ Murphy, Bryan (December 6, 2023). "Who is Brock Lesnar's daughter? Meet Mya Lesnar, the Colorado State shot put star breaking school records". The Sporting News UK. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  18. ^ "ASU's Tracy Mattes to be inducted into World Sports Humanitarian Hall". ASU News. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  19. ^ "Bryan McBride - Track & Field". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  20. ^ "Dunkin' with Dunc". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona. June 22, 1952. p. II:1. Retrieved April 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ "Ralford Mullings - 2024-25 - Track and Field". University of Oklahoma. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  22. ^ a b "Athletic talent from Arizona public universities on display at 2024 Paris Olympic Games". Arizona Board of Regents. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  23. ^ "Dubem Nwachukwu - Track & Field". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  24. ^ "Justin Robinson - Track & Field". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  25. ^ O'Connor, Kyra (September 2, 2024). "Arizona local wins bronze at the Paris Paralympics". 12News. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  26. ^ "New Border Conference Track Champs Will Compete In West Coast Relays". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. May 12, 1947. p. 8. Retrieved April 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  27. ^ "Arizona State To Leave For Mexico Today: Sun Devil Track Squad Faces Mexico City Team Saturday". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona. April 13, 1948. p. 16. Retrieved April 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  28. ^ Guardabascio, Mike (October 27, 2014). "Jim Stangeland, Long Beach's most accomplished football coach, dies at 93". Press-Telegram. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  29. ^ Metcalfe, Jeff (May 26, 2021). "ASU's Jorinde van Klinken is Olympics-bound in discus after world's leading throws". Arizona Republic.
  30. ^ "Turner Washington - Track & Field". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  31. ^ "Player Bio: Charonda Williams". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
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