Former Kentucky track superstar Masai Russell has had a heck of a year. She called her shot last summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, going into the

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Masai Russell continues to do Masai Russell things

Anyone can win a national title, but it takes someone special to win two national titles in the same year. Yet, that's exactly what Kentucky

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Kentucky's Carli Makarawu beat a former Wildcat WR to win 200m NCAA title

Former Kentucky wide receiver Jordan Anthony is the rare athlete who has played football in the SEC and won legitimate hardware in track. The

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Former Kentucky WR Jordan Anthony is becoming a track superstar

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has accomplished everything possible in the 400m hurdles, winning two Olympic gold medals and breaking the world record six

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is running a new event this weekend

Former Kentucky track star Masai Russell has made American history.  On Friday in Miramar, FL, Russell ran the second-fastest time at the 100-meter

Feb 22, 2025; Staten Island, NY, USA; Masai Russell poses after winning the women's 60m hurdles in 7.74 during the USATF Indoor Championships at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former Kentucky track star Masai Russell has made American history

It has been 71 years since Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile. Since the milestone in human evolution, athletes have tested our limits on the

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Kentucky Native Breaks the World Record in the Indoor Mile

A former Wildcat turned Olympic gold medalist is taking her celebrity status to NBA All-Star Weekend.  The NBA announced Tuesday that track star

Former Kentucky track star Masai Russell bites her Olympic gold medal at the Georgia game - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

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Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell to particpate in 2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

It had to be Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. After breaking world records and winning medals at the Summer Olympics in Paris, the former UK track star was

Former Kentucky track star and Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is honored as part of UK's Hall of Fame Class at Kroger Field - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is the 2024 Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year

It's Hall of Fame weekend at Kentucky, and a current Wildcat was inspired by a former one being honored at Kroger Field.  In the second quarter vs.

Dane Key channeled Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone when he hurdled an Ohio player in the Wildcats' win on Saturday - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Dane Key wanted to honor Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone with a hurdle touchdown celebration

“Masai Russell will be an Olympic gold medalist," the former Kentucky track and field star told the world entering the 2024 Paris Olympics. And then

Aug 10, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE;  Masai Russell (USA) celebrates after winning the women's 100m hurdles final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Olympics: Athletics-Evening Session

Shaq, Waka Flocka and Jennifer Hudson congratulate Masai Russell on Olympic gold medal

Keep the hardware coming for the Kentucky Wildcats -- including a second gold medal for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Joined

Aug 10, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Shamier Little (USA), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA), Gabrielle Thomas (USA) and Alexis Holmes (USA) celebrate after winning the women's 4x400m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Alexis Holmes win gold in 4x400m Relay Final

"Masai Russell will be an Olympic gold medalist.”  Those were the famous last words for the former Kentucky track and field superstar, speaking not

Masai Russell wins gold in 100mH Final at Olympics, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn earns bronze

The USA has been dominating in Paris with big performances from multiple Kentucky Track & Field alumni.   None have been than Sydney

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UK Track & Field alumni update from the Paris Olympic Games

As fast as they came, the 2024 Paris Olympics are leaving just as quickly, Saturday marking the second-to-last day of competition with the closing

KSR Today: Eight Cats compete for Gold in Paris

Yesterday, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone made Olympic history, becoming the first woman to win back-to-back gold medals in the 400m hurdles. The former

Aug 9, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) celebrates her gold medal in the womenís 400m hurdles during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone says she will run in 4x400m relay

Not one, not two, but three Wildcats will be competing in the Women's 100M Hurdles Final on Saturday after qualifying in the semifinals early Friday

Aug 9, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (PUR) and Masai Russell (USA) react after the women's 100m hurdles semifinals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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Trio of Cats qualify for Women's 100mH Final on Saturday

She did it again. After cruising through the opening rounds and semifinals, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone asserted her dominance in the 400-meter hurdles

Aug 8, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) celebrates after winning the womenís 400m hurdle final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins gold in 400m hurdles, sets new World Record

What a day for our former track Cats. Twenty minutes after Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold and set a new world record in the 400m hurdles, fellow

Aug 8, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Daniel Roberts (USA) celebrates his second place finish in the men's 110m hurdles final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Daniel Roberts wins silver in 110m hurdles

Former Kentucky track and field star Masai Russell won her first-ever Olympic race in a photo finish on Wednesday, advancing to the semifinals of the

Karl-Anthony Towns wishes Masai Russell luck at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyrese Maxey send support to Masai Russell at 2024 Paris Olympics

What a day for Kentucky Track. Each of the former Cats in action today in Paris -- and a future Cat -- advanced in their events.   The latest is

Aug 7, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Alexis Holmes (USA) competes in a womenís 400m semifinal during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports

Alexis Holmes advances to 400-meter finals at the Olympics

Another Kentucky Track & Field alum is still in the running for a medal at the Olympics. Daniel Roberts finished in the top two of his heat in

Aug 7, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Daniel Roberts (USA) races Orlando Bennett (JAM)during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Daniel Roberts advances to 110-meter hurdles finals

Masai Russell's first Olympic race was one to remember. The former Kentucky track star advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter hurdles this

Aug 7, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Masai Russell (USA) in women's 100m hurdles round 1 heats during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Masai Russell wins first Olympic race in photo finish

Another day, another whirlwind of an Olympic schedule for the Cats in Paris, things seemingly getting busier with more current and former University

Aug 6, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) competes in a women’s 400m hurdles semifinal during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

KSR Today: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone leads the Cats in Paris

There was never really any doubt, but former Kentucky Track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is headed to the finals of the 400-meter hurdles in Paris.

Aug 6, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) competes in a womenís 400m hurdles semifinal during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone runs fastest 400mH semifinal in Olympic history

A school-record 22 athletes and coaches from the University of Kentucky have taken over Paris to open the 2024 Olympic Games, spread across seven

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