Uni-USA

11/19/2024

A look back....Buffalo, NY hosted the 1st ever World University Games in the U.S.

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11/16/2024

The FISU America Games have officially concluded, and what an inspiring journey it’s been! This past week showcased the power of sport to unite people from across the Americas. We witnessed thrilling competition, heartfelt cultural exchanges, and countless moments of hard work, determination, and triumph.

From hard-fought victories to the joy of connecting with friends across the Americas, these games will be remembered for years to come. A huge thank you to all the athletes, coaches, volunteers, and staff who made this amazing experience possible. Your dedication and passion brought these games to life!

As we say goodbye to Cali, Colombia, we can’t help but look ahead with excitement to Lima, Peru, in 2026. The next FISU America Games promise even more inspiring stories, incredible performances, and unforgettable memories. We’ll see you there!👋

11/16/2024

Congratulations to our table tennis team on an incredible performance at the FISU America Games! 🏓🇺🇸 Your hard work and determination shone brightly.



📸 Jarah Lemus

11/16/2024

Well done to the UniUSA Weightlifting Team for a strong performance at the FISU America Games! 🏋️‍♀️🙌🏽🇺🇸

Congratulations to all the athletes for their dedication and effort, bringing home:
🥇 10 Gold
🥈 5 Silver
🥉 3 Bronze



📸 Jarah Lemus

11/16/2024

A big congratulations to our track and field athletes! Hayden Bieling claimed gold 🥇 in the high jump, while Jacob Ludwick earned bronze 🥉 in the javelin throw. Outstanding performances from both!👟🇺🇸



📸 Jarah Lemus

11/14/2024

Congratulations to our Men’s Basketball team for their incredible victory in the finals against Mexico, with a commanding score of 86-67!🏀

Another gold secured for USA at the FISU America Games in Cali!🇺🇸🏆



📸 Jarah Lemus

11/13/2024

Game day is here! USA faces host nation Colombia once again in the basketball semifinals at the FISU America Games in Cali. The battle for a spot in the final begins.

🇺🇸 vs 🇨🇴



📸 Jarah Lemus

11/13/2024

Another medal for USA! Bronze in men’s doubles table tennis at the FISU America Games in Cali.🥉🏓

Congratulations to this duo on their hard-earned victory!👏

11/13/2024

Coach James Whittaker of UniUSA Track & Field just led High Jump Athlete Hadyn Bieling to a Gold Medal at the 2024 FISU America Games in Cali, Colombia!

Coach Whittaker also coached in Chengdu, China in the World University Games and got this tattoo that says USA Coach in Chinese, mainly because of his thrilling adventure in China and his gratitude at the honor to take part of such a World Event.

He is proud to represent the USA again in Cali, Colombia at the 2024 FISU America Games and is considering a new tattoo commemorating this event!

11/11/2024

Strong start for UniUSA Basketball! 🏀 In their first game, they defeated Ecuador with a score of 104-47, followed by another decisive win against Chile, 95-72.

Next up: they face Colombia tomorrow. Let’s keep the momentum going👏

11/10/2024

UniUSA basketball celebrating with UniUSA Taekwondo at the 2024 FISU America Games in Cali, Colombia!

11/09/2024

11/09/2024

🥇 Gold in Poomsae Men’s Team for Brandon Cho, Gavin Zhao, and Ryan Real.

Well done to these athletes for their outstanding performance! Men’s sparring is on today, and women’s follows tomorrow. Stay tuned for more updates!

11/09/2024

Gavin Zhao and Kaitlyn Reclusado take gold in Poomsae Mixed Pairs!🥇

11/08/2024

UniUSA still holding strong in second place after day 3 at the 2024 FISU America Games in Cali!🇺🇸

Show your support in the comments as they take on day 4!👏

11/08/2024

Check out our Taekwondo team roster! Competition starts tomorrow - be sure to catch the live stream and cheer our athletes on!🇺🇸🥋

Live stream: https://www.youtube.com//streams

🇺🇸2024 FISU America Taekwondo Team

Female Individual Poomsae
Kaitlyn Reclusado, Skyline College

Male Individual Poomsae
Gavin Zhao, Cornell University

Mixed Pair Poomsae
Kaitlyn Reclusado, Skyline College
Gavin Zhao, Cornell University

Male Team Poomsae
Ryan Real, University of Pennsylvania
Gavin Zhao, Cornell University
Brandon Cho, University of California, Los Angeles

Female -46kg Sparring
Auryon Duque, Los Angeles Pierce College

Female -49kg Sparring
Amber Avroya, Broward College

Female -53kg Sparring
Kayla Shanahan, Queens College

Female -57kg Sparring
Bella Morrissey, Grand Canyon University

Female -62kg Sparring
Jessica Gniedziejko, Bard College

Female -67kg Sparring
Anna McGrade, Cornell University

Female +73kg Sparring
Naqiya Caderbhoy, Moorpark College

Male -54kg Sparring
Zardo Villanueva, Mount San Jacinto College

Male -58kg Sparring
Alejandro Rayas, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

Male -63kg Sparring
Ian Hong, Rutgers University

Male -68kg Sparring
Jason Lee, University of Michigan

Male -74kg Sparring
Fergus Curran, Edmonds College

Male -80kg Sparring
Aidan Chan, University of Virginia

Male -87kg Sparring
William Smith III, UCLA

Male +87kg Sparring
Luis Espinosa, Broward College

NCTA President (remote)
Daniel Chuang

Director (remote)
Sung Kim

Doctor
Sherri Lashomb

Head Sparring Coach
David Lee

Coach/Manager
Catherine Tong

Sparring Coach
Russell Beneby

Sparring Coach
Cheyenne Lewis

Sparring Coach
Fabricio Rodriguez

11/07/2024

UniUSA is currently second in the medal count at the 2024 FISU America Games in Cali, Colombia!

11/07/2024

Lily Mead won another Gold Medal for UniUSA at the 2024 FISU America Games in Cali, Colombia!

Mead, who’s is a senior at Loyola-University Maryland, won the women’s 100M Backstroke!