After much anticipation, Colby Community College will open the Big Blue Barn athletics training facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16.

Former Trojan All-American wrestler, two-time Olympian and world champion mixed martial arts fighter Daniel Cormier will be the featured speaker. Also taking the podium will be current head baseball coach Ryan Carter, who has more wins than any coach in school history with 628.

The 18,000 square-foot facility features a wrestling room, weight room, locker room, a track around the perimeter, and a multi-purpose turfed area with drop-down batting cages.&nbsp;Until now, CCC was the only community college in Kansas without on-campus athletic training facilities.&nbsp;

Grants and private donations funded the $1.692 million project.

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 </figure>After much anticipation, Colby Community College will open the Big Blue Barn athletics training facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16.Former Trojan All-American wrestler, two-time Olympian and world champion mixed martial arts fighter Daniel Cormier will be the featured speaker. Also taking the podium will be current head baseball coach Ryan Carter, who has more wins than any coach in school history with 628.The 18,000 square-foot facility features a wrestling room, weight room, locker room, a track around the perimeter, and a multi-purpose turfed area with drop-down batting cages.&nbsp;Until now, CCC was the only community college in Kansas without on-campus athletic training facilities.&nbsp;Grants and private donations funded the $1.692 million project.— CCC

Two-time Olympian to help open Colby CC's Big Blue Barn