Olympic champion Roje Stona leaves discus to attempt NFL career
by Guardian sport from US news | The Guardian on (#6ST7J)
- Jamaican athlete has previously trained with NFL teams
- Athletes from Australia and Ireland also in the mix
Olympic discus champion Roje Stona is the latest high-profile athlete to switch sports and attempt to establish a career in the NFL.
The 25-year-old, who won gold for Jamaica at Paris 2024, will attempt to make the NFL as part of the league's International Player Pathway program, which aims to help athletes from other sports establish a career in American football.
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