Olympians and Paralympians surprise students at South Jordan Elementary Field Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
On June 3, 2026, fourteen Olympians and Paralympians participated in a surprise Field Day event at South Jordan Elementary School in South Jordan, Utah. The athletes engaged with students in activities such as tug-of-war, aiming to inspire competition and camaraderie among participants. Zach Miller, a Paralympic snowboarder, emphasized the fun of competition, while Kaysha Love, an Olympic bobsledder, shared encouragement with students. This visit is part of a promotional effort leading up to Utah's 2034 Winter Games, with a new K-12 program set to launch in Utah schools this fall.
- •Zach Miller led students in tug-of-war activities.
- •Students received autographs and interacted with athletes.
- •The event aims to inspire the next generation of athletes.
- •A K-12 program linked to Utah's 2034 Winter Games is forthcoming.
- •Olympians aim to instill a sense of fun in competition.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Surprise! Olympians, Paralympians show up at school’s Field Day
"Utah’s 2034 Winter Games promoted at South Jordan Elementary School.
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