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Join thousands of proud alumni in celebrating all things Augusta University during our annual Alumni Weekend (April 28-30)! Fair warning – It’s a busy couple of days, so to save you time, we’ve included a checklist of some of our...
Originally published in the Spring, 2016 issue of A., Augusta University’s alumni magazine. Pardon Ndhlovu came to Augusta University as an international student from Zimbabwe. During his time as a student, Ndhlovu also served as a graduate...
In what spectators remarked was one of the most exciting half marathons they’d witnessed, Augusta University alumnus, volunteer coach and Olympic hopeful, Pardon Ndhlovu, was the first runner across the finish line Sunday at the Augusta...
Why did you choose Augusta University? “I’m the first one from my family in Zimbabwe to go to college. At home, it was every kid’s dream to come to the U.S. because you’re coming for a better life. I came to Augusta University from University...
Georgia Regents University assistant cross country coach Pardon Ndhlovu won the GRU Augusta Half Marathon with a time of 1:13:32. In January, the four-time all-American for UNC Pembroke qualified for the 2016 Olympics for his native Zimbabwe by...
GRU Augusta cross country and track and field assistant coach and four-time all-American in cross country and track & field for the UNC Pembroke Braves from 2009-13 Pardon Ndhlovu has made his childhood dream a reality as he sprinted across the...
The Augusta University Half Marathon, 10K and 5K was an unqualified success. Alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu, who ran the marathon in the 2016 Summer Olympics, won the for third consecutive year with a time of 1:09:02. Joy Miller finished first in the...
When Augusta University alumnus and volunteer coach Pardon Ndhlovu crossed the finish line at the men’s Olympic marathon, Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, our Jags in Rio, were there to catch these special photos. Follow them on social...
Today Pardon Ndhlovu represented Zimbabwe at the 2016 Rio Games. A culmination of years of work, Pardon stood toe to toe with the best marathon runners in the world. As one of the best marathoners in the world. Today, Pardon’s dream came true...
Growing up, I would always watch the Olympic marathon to see the top runners fight for gold at the final stretch.I had no idea how dramatic and emotional the finish line could be. Until this morning. Today, I didn’t care about gold, silver or...
On a raining Sunday morning in Rio de Janeiro, Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu ran a 2:17:48 to finish 41st at the 2016 men’s Olympic marathon. Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge won the gold with a time of 2:08:44...
Jaguar Nation, it’s time to cheer on our friend and alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu as he competes in the 2016 Rio Games.
Good luck, Pardon. Bring your A Game.
Pardon Ndhlovu, Olympian and Augusta University alumnus, talks about the mental preparation involved with competing against the best marathon runners in the world at the 2016 Rio Games. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content...
In advance of Sunday’s Olympic marathon, Pardon Ndhlovu’s wife Keara shares how she’s preparing for the big day. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta...
Pardon Ndhlovu, Olympian and Augusta University alumnus, talks about race preparations ahead of Sunday’s Olympic marathon. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University...
Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu gives us the inside story on who he’s met, who he’d like to meet and how he got that photo with the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related...
Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu shares his experiences living in the Olympic Village at the 2016 Rio Games. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University community...
Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, our folks in Rio, spent some time today with Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu, who competes Sunday in the marathon. The three watched some Olympic events on TV while Pardon shared stories — and...
On Thursday, June 9, Pardon Ndhlovu’s phone buzzed. A text message from an unknown number. Ndhlovu almost didn’t answer the phone. It was early, and he wanted to get a few more minutes of sleep. He decided to answer the phone anyway. The unknown...
As part of our continuing coverage of Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu’s Olympic journey, we’re showcasing various ways other community and university stories intersect with his. Here, Augusta Mayor Hardie...
