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Running for her life

UI alumna and Olympic athlete Diana Nukuri-Johnson poses for a portrait in Iowa City

Former Hawkeye athlete Diane Nukuri-Johnson will be competing in the marathon for her home country of Burundi at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. A passion for running has led her away from civil strife in her homeland to a college education and a promising profession. Story

A world-class atmosphere in Iowa City

Olympic trials action

Carver-Hawkeye Arena was electrified by the nation's best wrestlers (including several with UI ties) and 54,000 cheering spectators during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials, held April 21-22 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Photo Feature

Two days of triumph at the trials

Kelsey Campbell, left, celebrates her Olympic dream while Helen Maroulis looks on in disbelief in the 55-kg competition.

The Olympic Wrestling Trials, held this weekend in Carver Hawkeye Arena, were full of action and reaction, heartbreak and excitement. Iowa Now was there to capture some of the scenes. Photo Feature

'I am not here just to wrestle'

phil keddy wrestling

Former University of Iowa wrestler won't be satisfied with participation in the 2012 Olympic Trials. He wants to wear a singlet sporting the red, white, and blue colors of Team USA. Story

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