Q: What’s the name of the Kansas community college that can boast about having 11 former or current athletes competing at this year’s summer Olympics in London? Tyson Gay is an American track and field sprint athlete who competes in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash events. (Flickr Photo Courtesy of adifansnet) |
A: Barton County Community College (in Great Bend)
Barton Community College is located near Great Bend. The two-year school has been in existence for less than 50 years, but its track & field program alone has already produced 29 Olympians. Eleven current or former athletes at Barton have been competing in the London Olympics – nine in track & field events, two others in basketball. The fastest American in history - Tyson Gay – began his collegiate career at Barton. Go Cougars! |