She chased her dream all the way to Iowa
When Diane Nukuri left her native Burundi for the Francophone Games in Canada, she told her family she wouldn't be back. That was six years ago and Nukuri was only 16.
Those not privy to an inside view of the cross country and track and field environment at the UI the past two seasons might have a hard time picking Jolly Burke from a lineup. Diminutive in stature, the shy distance ace has often run in obscurity.
Wine Online!
Former UI staffer and Hall of Famer George Wine offers his unique perspective on the Hawkeyes' latest test on the gridiron and more in this hawkeyesports.com exclusive.
Inside Iowa
A daily look at the Iowa Hawkeyes compliments of the Gary Dolphin or Brent Balbinot of the Hawkeye Radio Network.
The 2010 Iowa baseball and softball seasons have starteed and soon the Hawkeyes will be taking the field in Iowa City. Have you purchased your season tickets?