In the long history of the Olympics (this year marks the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad), hundreds of athletes with Texas ties have vied for the glory that comes with triumph on the global stage. For an individual competitor or the member of a team, just qualifying for a chance to represent one’s nation is the accomplishment of a lifetime for many athletes; succeeding at the world level is an achievement nonpareil.This summer, Texans and Texas-affiliated athletes such as gymnast Simone Biles, shot-putter Ryan Crouser, golfer Scottie Scheffler, and sprinter Julien Alfred have, because of their remarkable successes, become household names. Former Texas Longhorn Kevin Durant has long been among the most famous athletes in the world, but this summer he became USA Basketball’s all-time…
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