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Saluki Hall of Famer Deanna Price talks about getting back to the world stage for the Summer Olympics in Paris

Deanna Price celebrates realizing her third Olympic Dream with hands in the air and yelling out in happiness
Deanna Price
Deanna Price celebrates realizing her third Olympic Dream

Former Saluki women’s hammer thrower Deanna Price will compete in her third Olympic Games this summer in Paris.

WSIU's Brad Palmer visits with her about the unusual U.S. Olympic Trials, what it took to get back on the world stage following a major injury, her preparations for the Olympics and more.

Deanna has also established a GoFundMe page to help fund her parents' trip to the games.

As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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