Princeton University Olympians
As you’ve probably seen in our Town Topics Newspaper, Princeton University is brimming with current and former athletes slated to participate in the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. Here, we outline their event schedules so you can tune in and cheer them on.
Glen Ochal – U.S. Men’s Rowing
The 2008 Princeton University graduate will be competing in the men’s eight rowing team on Monday, August 8 at 9:50 AM.
Photo Credit: Frank Wojciechowski
Ashleigh Johnson – U.S. Women’s Water Polo
The Miami, Florida native and Princeton University student will be serving as the goalie for the women’s water polo team. Her first match is Tuesday, August 9 at 10:40 AM versus Spain
Photo Courtesy of US Rowing
Tyler Nase – U.S Men’s Rowing
The 2013 Princeton University graduate will be competing on the men’s coxless lightweight four at the Rio Summer Games on Saturday, August 6.
Photo Courtesy of US Rowing
Genervra “Gevvie” Stone – U.S. Women’s Rowing
The former Princeton University star and 2014 Tufts University Medical School graduate will be rowing in the women’s single sculls in Rio on Saturday, August 6.
Photo Credit: Mark Palczewski, Courtesy of USA Field Hockey
Katie Reinprecht – U.S. Field Hockey
The 2013 Princeton University grad will be playing midfield for the U.S. field hockey team alongside her little sister, Julia. Her first game is Saturday, August 6 at 4:00 PM versus Argentina.
Photo Credit: Mark Palczewski, Courtesy of USA Field Hockey
Julia Reinprecht – U.S. Field Hockey
The 2014 Princeton graduate will be playing defense for the U.S. field hockey team after recovering from a head injury sustained during her final college game. Her first game is Saturday, August 6 at 4:00 PM versus Argentina.
Photo Credit: Mark Palczewski, Courtesy of USA Field Hockey
Kathleen “Kat” Sharkey – U.S. Field Hockey
The 2013 Princeton University graduate will be playing offense for the U.S. field hockey team alongside her former PU teammates, the Reinprecht sisters.
Her first game is Saturday, August 6 at 4:00 PM versus Argentina.