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Aliyah Abrams spent her freshman year for the South Carolina track and field team enjoying one of the best seasons by a Gamecock in recent years after earning First Team All-America honors in the outdoor 400 meter relay and Second Team All-America honors in the 400 meter dash. Now she hopes to make more history as she represents Guyana at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.Its something you always dream about when you are young and running track, Abrams said. It was always something I had planted in my mind, but I didnt think it was going to happen so soon. I was very excited when I learned I made the team.Abrams was born in Brooklyn, New York, and has lived outside of Atlanta since she was three. With both of her parents hailing from Guyana, the 19 year old enjoys dual citizenship. The small South American nation has earned only one Olympic medal in the history of the summer games with a bronze medal in boxing in 1980.It would mean a lot to medal, Abrams said. I grew up here in the United States, but my parents didnt let me forget their culture. Every day is a reminder of where they are from with their accent and the food we eat. Its all the stuff that they grew up on, so I grew up on it too.While she hasnt spent much time in Guyana, she has a sense of pride for the country she will represent in the Olympics.I went there about a month ago, Abrams said. Its very colorful. You have a lot of very fresh food. Its different from what I am used to here in the United States, but it is very nice there. My mom says Guyana is called the `land of many waters because there are a lot of rivers that run through it, and it is home to the worlds largest (single drop) waterfall (Kaieteur Falls).Abrams began running competitively in the sixth grade, and it didnt take long for her to realize she was good at it. After an outstanding first year at the collegiate level, she appreciates the efforts of head coach Curtis Frye and all that the track and field program has to offer in helping her fulfill her dream of competing in the Olympics.Coach Frye has coached a lot of Olympians and professional athletes, so getting used to how intense he wants us to work out and prepare is really good preparation for me to compete at this level, Abrams said. Ive also learned that I have to eat a lot better. I took advantage of the fact that we have a nutritionist here at South Carolina. I also made sure I had better recovery every day. I was always in the training room making sure Im good for the next day.Abrams was good on a lot of days for the Gamecocks. In addition to her two All-America nods, she also finished the outdoor season as the nations fastest freshman in the 400 meters. Still, she hopes to do better.In the first year, I was just trying to get used to all of the meets and all of the travel, Abrams said. I knew it would be a lot to adjust to in my first year, but I did really well, so Im happy with my performances last year. I just like competing and making my time better.As she prepares to run against the worlds best at the Olympics, Abrams is excited to take in all that she can with her experience.Im looking forward to possibly running against the American runners such as Allyson Felix, Abrams said. If time allows, I would love to watch gymnastics and possibly the basketball games and maybe some swimming. There are a lot of great things going on.Abrams joins a strong contingent of South Carolina track and field alumnae competing in the Olympics this summer along with Natasha Hastings (USA), Kierre Beckles (Barbados), and Jeannelle Scheper (St. Lucia). Custom Johnny Bench Jersey . 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Every little thing doesnt always go your way, and to win, youve got to make it that way.Akrum Wadley had 115 yards rushing to help the Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) beat a top-five team for the first time in six years.Michigan (9-1, 6-1, No. 2 AP) appeared to have the game wrapped up when Channing Stribling intercepted C.J. Beathards pass with 1:54 left. But the Hawkeyes stuffed the Wolverines, and a facemask penalty put Iowa at Michigans 36 with 1:23 to go.Duncan then drilled the ball through the uprights from nearly the exact same spot where Daniel Murray hit the winner eight years ago to knock Penn State out of the national title picture.It was an incredible feeling, said Duncan, who was immediately mobbed by teammates and fans. Its definitely the biggest kick Ive had.THE TAKEAWAYMichigan: The Wolverines offense struggled mightily on a cold and windy night in Iowa City -- where they had lost in each of their last three trips. 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In what is remembered as perhaps the biggest game in the history of Kinnick Stadium, top-ranked Iowa beat No. 2 Michigan 12-10 on a field goal at the final whistle. The Hawkeyes were later knocked off by Ohio State -- and if the same happens to Michigan on Nov. 26, it can likely forget about the playoffs.THE NUMBERSMichigan ran for only 98 yards on 35 carries. ...Wadley had his best game for the Hawkeyes, even if hes put up bigger numbers in previous efforts. Wadley also caught a 3-yard TD pass on a fourth-down play to bring the Hawkeyes within 10-8. ...Kenny Allen kicked a career-long 51-yard field goal with 9:35 left. ...Iowas home season has certainly been interesting. Before beating Michigan, it lost to North Dakota State of the FCS -- also on a kick at the final whistle.HE SAID ITId rather throw for 60 yards and get a win than throw for 400 and get a loss, Beathard said. He was just 8 of 19 passing for 66 yards.UP NEXTMichigan closes out its home schedule against Indiana, its final tuneup for what should be yet another massive showdown with rival Ohio State.Iowa travels to face Illinois in its last road game of 2016. The Hawkeyes are 3-1 on the road.---More college football at www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '