Athletes with ties to NE Kansas colleges in 2024 Paris Olympics

TOPEKA (KSNT) - There are several athletes, and coaches, with ties to Northeast Kansas universities participating in the 2024 Paris Olympic games, including one connected to Emporia State, six to K-State and eight to KU.

The list below includes current and former athletes and coaches:

Emporia State

• Carey McLeod (Jamaica) - Men's Long Jump

K-State

• Eugene Omalla (Netherlands) - Men's 4x400 Relay
• Murphy Sheaff...