By Sholnn Z. Freeman No scholarship, no prior recruitment, no fanfare—yet, this Sunday, Jessika Gbai (B.A. ’22), an under-the-radar “Philly girl” and walk-on athlete from Howard University, will realize every athlete’s dream by competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. “I don’t think it has sunk in yet,” Gbai said this week, speaking from Paris. “While I am shocked, I shouldn’t be shocked to be here. I’ve been telling myself that I deserve to be here. This has been my number one goal and I’ve put in the work.” Gbai will compete in the 200 meters and 4×100 meter relays, representing her native
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