man wearing Olympics shirt and medal leans against glass wall

Performance, Pressure, and the Power of Perseverance: Connor Fields' Career Changes Course

From BMX competitor to a commentator for the Summer Olympics, the three-time Olympian and UNLV alumnus shares his inspiring story.

Gold medal Olympian and UNLV alumnus Connor Fields, who competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, will go from participating in BMX events to commentating on them during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. (Anjanette Arnold/UNLV)

 

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