Stanford University, know as an ivy-league-equal, is one of the top universities in the nation. Valedictorians come from all 50 states and over 50 nations to attend stanford.
That said, it's got a top notch NCAA Division 1 football and basketball team. Swimmers from their top ranked swim team go to the olympics. They have one of the fastest and most prestious cross-country teams in the nation, where many runners go to the olypmics too.
The facilities at stanford are world-class. The track here could double for an olympic track if the olympics were held in san francisco. The aquatic center, usable only if you're a student or facutly member, is also one of the best in the nation.
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