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Tragedy to Triumph: Triplets Lost Their Dad — Now All 3 Receive NCAA Honors

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) honors the best of the best. With more than a thousand schools and nearly 190,000 student-athletes, the association is already comprised of remarkable young men and women. And, these triplets — among just 1,600 other athletes — were awarded the Division I All-American honors.

Creed, Davin, and Sage Thompson, from Utah, are all impressive and determined individuals. Creed and Davin are both cross country runners at Brigham Young University. And, Sage is an accomplished gymnast at the University of Utah.

While taking a rigorous load of college courses, these athletes are also tasked with following a regimented practice and competition schedule.

Eight years ago, the triplets lost their father to cancer. Now, they’re honored by the NCAA.

The triplets received NCAA All-American honors

“I know Bryce would be so proud of them,” mom, Jenni Thompson told TODAY.com. “It was so important to him that they continue living their lives and doing what they loved.”

For cross country, the top 40 overall finishers at the national meet are awarded All-American honors. And, in gymnastics, the top eight finishers at the national championship are awarded All-American honors.

This award is truly given to the elite best of collegiate athletes.

Janna Firestone
Janna Firestone
Janna lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and two teenage boys. You’ll often find her hiking, paddleboarding, or enjoying a good board game indoors. She's an unapologetic Dallas Cowboys fan, and an even bigger fan of coffee, dry shampoo, and authentic conversations.

5-Year-Old Boy’s Quick Thinking Saves His Mother’s Life After a Hiking Accident in Idaho

In a remarkable display of bravery and quick thinking, a 5-year-old boy named Colton Franks recently played a crucial role in saving his mother's life after a horrifying hiking accident in Idaho.

Grieving Mother Fights for Online Safety After Losing Son to Viral “Blackout Challenge”

One mother, Joann Bogard, knows these dangers all too well and has made it her mission to protect other children from the same fate as her son, Mason, who tragically died in viral "Blackout Challenge." 

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