Olympics
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2-time Olympian, Itasca native Zach Ziemek takes aim at world decathlon championshipAug 03, 2023 1:00 am - Itasca native Zach Ziemek won four state titles with Lake Park High School in 2010 and 2011, helping the Lancers win Class 3A track and field championships from 2010-13....
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Soccer star Rapinoe says she'll retire after the NWSL season and her 4th World CupJul 08, 2023 1:00 am - U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from us...
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2 Americans among the rising stars in the coming FIFA Women's World Cup
Jul 04, 2023 1:00 am - A look at some of the rising stars who will be playing at the Women's World Cup: Sophia Smith, U.S. U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski has focused on developing young tal...
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Gymnastics star Simone Biles returning to competition in August at Now Arena event
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Paris 2024 Olympics HQ searched in third consecutive Summer Games scandal
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Olympian from Norge Ski Club dies after motorcycle crash
Jun 13, 2023 1:00 am - Patrick Gasienica, an Olympian from the Norge Ski Club, died after a motorcycle accident Monday afternoon. Gasienica, 24, was returning to his McHenry home from work whe...
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Judson's World Leader Forum celebrates Olympian who inspired 'Chariots of Fire'Mar 22, 2023 1:00 am - The man who inspired the film "Chariots of Fire" was celebrated Tuesday during Judson University's World Leaders Forum in Elgin. James MacMillan, a Scottish composer, an...
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Judson's 10th World Leaders Forum to celebrate man who inspired 'Chariots of Fire'Jan 17, 2023 12:00 am - Judson University's 10th World Leaders Forum will celebrate the man who inspired the 1981 film “Chariots of Fire.” Scottish composer James MacMillan and British business...
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'Huge experience for the kids': Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad inspires Islamic school studentsJan 16, 2023 4:30 am - The excitement was palpable Thursday when Ibtihaj Muhammad walked into Islamic Foundation School and mosque in Villa Park - among not only its 550 students but also pare...
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"A marathon by runners, for runners": Sunday's Chicago Marathon marks 44th year of iconic eventOct 07, 2022 1:00 am - In front of hundreds of racers itching to pick up their 44th annual Chicago Marathon race packets at McCormick Place Convention Center on Thursday morning, Olympic gold ...