Student athlete and recent graduate Tara Simpson-Sullivan shares her passion for the hammer throw — and her incredible experience of balancing school and sports at Rice. Simpson-Sullivan was recently crowned the NCAA hammer throw runner-up and selected as First Team All-American.

The ultimate college experience!

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Let the countdown begin

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Clocked in Early ⏰

The work has begun.

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Number 2️⃣1️⃣ in the nation 👏

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Rising to the challenge

Alice Taylor finishes ninth in the high jump to earn Second Team All-American honors!

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After 7️⃣ events, Kraule earns Honorable Mention All-American honors.

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She’s levitating 🪄

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The grand finale

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Jumps in Eugene 😍

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The campus may feel quiet during the summer months, but reminders of our vibrant student life are everywhere. Rice Owls know how to make great memories! #RiceOwls

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Welcome back to South Main, Austin Trammell‼️

Nothing ‘mid’ about it.

Owls ranked 16th nationally in the ITA Women’s Mid-Major Rankings!

Rice also comes in at 7th in the Texas Regional Rankings with Federica Trevisan ranked 18th in the state in singles!

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Showing off the speed 🛞

Kraule with a personal best in the 100m Hurdles of 13.60s to open the heptathlon!

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The heptathlon kicks off Day 3️⃣

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These two 🥹

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𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗰𝗸𝘀: 𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕙𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝔼𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 😂

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Clutch Performance!!! Tara qualifies for finals on her third attempt, then produces a lifetime best in the final!! National Runner-up and a lifetime best where it counts!!!!

Simpson-Sullivan Places Second, Van der Westhuizen Third at NCAA Championships

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