Pardon Ndhlovu meets U.S. gymnasts Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Madison Kocian and Laurie Hernandez. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
View of the Olympic Village. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
View of the Olympic Village from Pardon Ndhlovu’s room. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
View of the Olympic Village. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
Pardon Ndhlovu’s athlete badge that gives him access to the Olympic Village
Pardon Ndhlovu meets Zimbabwe swimmer Kristy Coventry at the Olympic Village. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
Pardon Ndhlovu poses for a picture with Zimbabwe swimmer Kristy Coventry, Zimbabwe archer Garvin Sutherland and Sutherland’s coach Gary Kinghorn. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
Pardon Ndhlovu takes a selfie with Zimbabwe marathon runner Retendo Nyahora. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
Pardon Ndhlovu trains at the Olympic Village for the marathon. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
Pardon Ndhlovu trains at the Olympic Village. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
View of the Olympic Village at night. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
View of the Olympic Village at night. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
Pardon Ndhlovu poses in front of the Olympic rings at the Olympic Village. Courtesy of Pardon Ndhlovu.
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 pictures — of life in the Olympic Village, including some golden encounters.
For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University community, please visit our Olympics page. And be sure to follow the story on social media: #JagsInRio,#RunWithPardon, @ArthurTakahashi and @brennanmeagher.
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