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A student tosses a beanbag during the cornhole tournament. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Students compete in fourth annual Olympic Games

April 9, 2025 by Daniel Curd

Students took part in the fourth annual ACU Olympic Games, held Monday through Thursday and hosted by the Student Government Association and Intramurals. The week included both individual and team competitions such as track, swimming, bouldering, weightlifting, ultimate frisbee, cornhole, and relay races. On Tuesday, students also enjoyed popsicles and treats from Mary’s Paleteria. Participants competed solo or as part of teams consisting of at least five men and five women.

Mateo Giron, senior accounting major from Magnolia, navigates around the bouldering course. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Spectators watch the bouldering section of the SGA Olympics. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A student finishes the final section of the bouldering course. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

A student lifts weights at the SGA Olympics. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
GSP team members high-five at the end of a 50-yard freestyle race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the 50-yard freestyle race dive into the water. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Avery Smartt, junior criminal justice major from Cedar Park, throws a beanbag at the cornhole tournament. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A student tosses a beanbag during the cornhole tournament. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A member of Galaxy jumps into the air to grab the frisbee. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Riley Stirman, resident director of Edwards Hall, defends against Merrick Peeples, engineering major from Austin. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Davis Patteson, sophomore finance major from Abilene, jumps into the air to grab the frisbee. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Alex D’Agostino, junior engineering major from Richardson, jumps up to grab the frisbee. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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