The Tokyo Olympics begin on Friday, and an athlete from Central Illinois will be there. Kelsey Card is a 2011 graduate of Carlinville High School and will represent America in the discus throw. This is the second Olympics for Card, who competed in Rio de Janeiro Brazil in 2016. But with no fans allowed at the games, Card says it will be different this year.
Card won eight IHSA state titles in the shot put and discus while at Carlinville High School. She also claimed a 2016 Big Ten Conference championship and first place in the 2016 NCAA championships, as well. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Card placed 25th.
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