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Erik Kynard Receives High Jump Gold Medal from 2012 London Olympics

Kynard originally took home silver in 2012 MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – In front of the Eiffel Tower on Friday (Aug. 9) afternoon in Paris, Erik Kynard received his gold medal in a reallocation ceremony for his performance at the 2012 London Olympics. In London, a 21-year-old Kynard cleared a height of 2.33m/7-7.75 but was surpassed by […]

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K-State Athletics Moves to Cashless Facilities in 2024-25

MANHATTAN, KS (K-State) – As part of K-State Athletics’ continued effort to provide the Best Fan Experience in the Big 12, all athletics facilities will be cashless venues starting with the 2024-25 season. Going cashless will reduce wait times while providing a faster and more secure payment system for fans. The change will also allow […]

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K-State ranked top 20 in preseason coaches’ poll

For the second consecutive season, K-State football is ranked No. 17 in the preseason coaches’ poll. Five Big 12 teams make the preseason cut. Led by Utah at No. 13. Utah was also selected by the Big 12 media to finish 1st in the conference. The AP top 25 preseason poll will be released on […]

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Omalla Wins Olympic Gold with The Netherlands

(K-State) – K-State’s Eugene Omalla earned an Olympic gold medal on Saturday (August 3) with The Netherlands 4×400 Mixed Relay team at Stade de France in Paris. In the Finals, Omalla ran the first leg of the relay, with teammates Lieke Klaver, Isaya Klein Ikkink and Femke Bol, to a time of 3:07.43, three-tenths of […]

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WATCH: K-State opens second fall practice to the media

On Thursday, K-State opened a portal of its second fall practice to the media. Getting to witness Avery Johnson throw the ball to transfer running back and his childhood friend Dylan Edwards. Plus, other player participating in position and special teams drills. Below is a look at K-State in its second practice. Courtesy of our […]

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Former Wildcat Byron Pringle re-signs with Commanders

Former K-State wide receiver Byron Pringle signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders Wednesday. Pringle, 30, appeared in all 17 games for Washington in 2023. He finished the year with 14 receptions for 161 yards. Pringle began his career as an undrafted free agent with the Chiefs in 2018 and won Super Bowl LIV […]

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