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Big Ten honors Athan Kaliakmanis and Charlee Crawford with Medal of Honor

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:35 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Big Ten honors Athan Kaliakmanis and Charlee Crawford with Medal of Honor

Summary

The Big Ten Conference has announced Athan Kaliakmanis and Charlee Crawford as recipients of the prestigious Medal of Honor for their academic and athletic achievements. Kaliakmanis, a quarterback at Rutgers, transferred from Minnesota and set multiple Rutgers records during his time with the Scarlet Knights. Crawford, a standout track and field athlete, holds school records in the 400m and has represented Team USA at the 2025 World University Games. Established in 1915, the Medal of Honor highlights the academic emphasis placed on athletics within the conference.

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•Kaliakmanis played 48 games with 42 starts at quarterback for Rutgers.
•Crawford set school records in the 400m and earned NCAA accolades.
•Medal of Honor recipients are recognized for their achievements in sports and academics.
•Kaliakmanis was selected by the Washington Commanders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
•The Big Ten Medal of Honor was first awarded in 1915.

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Athan Kaliakmanis and Charlee Crawford represent Rutgers In a world where sports are the only reason for conferences to exist, I’m very happy that the Big Ten recognizes – and celebrates – academics. The Big Ten’s Medal of Honor recognizes the male and female athletes at each school for their athletic abd academic work For […]
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