In Pictures: Olympic medalists Masai Russell, Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt honored as they attend alma mater Kentucky Wildcats' basketball fixture

Several Paris Olympics stars such as Masai Russell, Gerek Meinhardt, and Lee Kiefer were recently honored by their alma mater, the University of Kentucky. This event took place on Sunday during the University's home basketball clash against Louisville Cardinals, which the home team won 93-85.

Russell and Keifer clinched the gold medals during the 2024 quadrennial games. While Russell bagged the first prize in the 100m hurdles event, Kiefer clinched two gold medals in the team and individual fencing events. Kiefer's husband Meinhardt failed to win a medal in the event but got the honor of becoming a fifth-time Olympian for his country.

The University of Kentucky's Instagram handle shared a few glimpses of this event. In the post, Russell can be seen donning the University's jacket and the 2024 Olympics gold medal. Kiefer also carried her two gold laurels in the event with her while she wore a black jacket and black pants.

Meinhardt was also seen in an all-black dress code including black t-shirts, pants, and a cap. The handle remarked in the caption:

"Olympians Masai Russell, Lee Kiefer, and Gerek Meinhardt in the house".

Here are some of the pictures:

Masai Russell, Lee Kiefer, and Gerek Meinhardt have competed for the Kentucky Wildcats and have clinched medals at the NCAA Championships.

Masai Russell shares some kind words after bagging a major award from USATF

Russell competing for the Bullis School in a white track uniform at the 123rd Penn Relays (Image via Getty Images)

Masai Russell recently shared some kind words for her fans after clinching USATF's Breakthrough Athlete of the Year 2024. The Washington native won the award ahead of other young athletes such as Anna Cockrell, Jasmine Moore, Kenneth Rooks, and Annette Echikunwoke.

In an Instagram post, Russell shared a picture of herself from the award ceremony, which she graced in a black dress. In the caption, the 100m hurdler asked her fans to believe in the ideologies of faith and belief and also thanked them for supporting her. She wrote:

"I am here to tell you that there’s nothing you can’t do without faith and belief. Never say never. You will achieve what you work for and dreams do come true! I am a living testimony. Thank you all for the love & continuous support. I love you all."

Russell was also in contention for the Jackie Joyner-Kersee award but eventually lost the title to Gabby Thomas.