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Aggie Simone Facey Wins Silver Medal in Rio Olympics

Texas A&M former sprinter wins a silver in the 4x100m relay.

Athletics - Olympics: Day 11 Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Former Texas A&M track athlete Simone Facey is the first Aggie to win a medal in the Rio games. Facey was part of Jamaica’s 4x100m relay team. She ran in the preliminary heat on Friday.

DeAndre Jordan has also been turning it on for Team USA basketball. Jordan snagged 16 rebounds and scored 9 points in a semifinals win over Spain.