Olympics
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Gymnastics star Simone Biles returning to competition in August at Now Arena event
Jun 28, 2023 1:00 am - Simone Biles is back. The gymnastics superstar plans to return to competition at the U.S. Classic outside Chicago in early August, her first event since the pandemic-del...
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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 ...
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'It's competing the way sports should be': Suburban Special Olympians competing in USA GamesJun 04, 2022 1:00 am - As a kid, Ryan Gronowski of Naperville had fun playing sports with his neighborhood friends and school classmates. But as he grew, Gronowski no longer was welcome on the...
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Constable: Schaumburg's Mondo on track with mental health film about athletes and fansMay 19, 2022 5:20 am - Athletes ranging from Olympians to teens at Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove, Hersey, Wheeling and other suburban high schools perform on tracks and sports flooring made by Mond...
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With a year of eligibility remaining, Compher will cap NCAA career at WisconsinApr 20, 2022 1:00 am - Northbrook's Jesse Compher will conclude her collegiate hockey career in the 2022-23 season with the Wisconsin Badgers. The Wisconsin women's hockey program made that an...