Athletics
Marianne Martin became the first American woman to win the Tour de France Féminin, and still rides today.
Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s 2026 Alumni Awards celebrated outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and students.
JR Payne emphasizes toughness, discipline and a family-like culture as she leads Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØwomen’s basketball in the Big 12.
Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Athletics celebrated multiple milestones this season.
Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder will share up to $20.5 million in athletics revenue with student-athletes through NIL agreements.
Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder researchers calculated that a female runner like Faith Kipyegon could break the four-minute mile with optimized pacing and drafting strategies, suggesting the historic barrier is within reach.
Jordan Nytes, CU’s first All-American goalkeeper, reflects on her record-setting shutout streak, leadership growth and her ambitions to play professional soccer after college.
Highlights of standout achievements across Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s athletic community.
Colorado’s move to the Big 12 sparked the addition of women’s lacrosse to the conference.