Gold medalist Stona among 14 to try out for NFL

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterDec 9, 2024, 10:37 AM ET

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Reigning Olympic men’s discus champion Roje Stona of Jamaica has switched sports and will try out for the NFL through its International Player Pathway program.

Stona, 25, will hope to emulate the career of former professional rugby player Jordan Mailata, who progressed through the IPP to earn a place on an active roster with the Philadelphia Eagles. Stona will be joined

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