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Buoyed by hometown support, Shane Wiskus states his case at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials

By WILL GRAVES
Jun 28, 2024 8:20 am - MINNEAPOLIS — Fred Richard and Brody Malone's trips to Paris next month are all but assured. An old friend might be making a pretty compelling case to join them. While Ri...
Lake Park grad qualifies for a third Olympics decathlon competition

By Dave Oberhelman
Jun 27, 2024 6:00 am - Lake Park graduate Zach Ziemek readies for his third straight Olympic decathlon competition.
Casey Krueger added, Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics

By ANNE M. PETERSON
Jun 26, 2024 4:11 pm - Veteran forward Alex Morgan won't be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes. Naperville Central graduate Casey (Short) Krueger made the squad as a defender.
A look back at the U.S. swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis

By PAUL NEWBERRY
Jun 24, 2024 9:29 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in In...
IOC approves Oklahoma City to host Olympic softball, canoe slalom during the 2028 Los Angeles Games

By CLIFF BRUNT
Jun 24, 2024 6:00 am - OKLAHOMA CITY — The Los Angeles Olympics appear to be heading to Oklahoma — about 1,300 miles east of the host city. In an effort to maximize existing facilities and keep...
Athletics to move to 1st week of 2028 Olympics, swimming to 2nd week, plus some venues changed

By BETH HARRIS
Jun 24, 2024 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Friday announced changes to its venue plan that it says will create an estimated $156 million in combined savings and reven...
Lyles speeds through finals to earn spot at Olympics in 100 meters

By EDDIE PELLS
Jun 23, 2024 10:05 pm - EUGENE, Ore. — Noah Lyles locked down the first major step in his quest for an Olympic sprint double Sunday, coming from behind to win the 100 meters at U.S. track trials...
Simone Manuel channels her winning side, touches first in 50 free to claim individual Olympic race

By PAUL NEWBERRY
Jun 23, 2024 9:36 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Simone Manuel was feeling a bit down as she prepared for her final shot to swim an individual event at the Paris Olympics. So she pulled out some video of ...
Caeleb Dressel, swimming's reluctant star, is finding more joy as he heads to another Olympics

By PAUL NEWBERRY
Jun 23, 2024 3:59 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Caeleb Dressel still seems a bit tortured by the trappings of Olympic stardom. Even as he was claiming two victories at the U.S. swimming trials and settin...
Sha’Carri Richardson sprints onto U.S. Olympic team after winning 100 in 10.71 seconds

By EDDIE PELLS
Jun 22, 2024 10:58 pm - EUGENE, Ore. — Two steps before she reached the finish line, Sha'Carri Richardson started pounding her chest. She knew she had it won. Anyone who doesn't see her as the s...

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