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How local Olympians fared: Quadruple sculls in tough spot
Jul 24, 2021 12:06 AM - If the U.S. women's quadruple sculls rowing team wants a shot at a medal in Tokyo, it will have to get there through essentially the consolation bracket. The Americans, featuring Alie Rusher of Glenview, placed fifth in a five-team heat on Thursday -
Suburban Olympians: When and where to see their debuts in Tokyo
Jul 21, 2021 6:27 AM - A guide to watching local athletes compete to Tokyo.
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'I'm excited about it': Glen Ellyn gymnast ready if he gets chance to compete at Olympics
Jul 14, 2021 2:03 PM - Glen Ellyn gymnast Alex Diab had to put his Olympic hopes in the hands of a committee. The committee voted to send Diab to the Olympics, though not necessarily to compete. -
'The fans are a big part of it': Area Olympians prepare to deal with silence
Jul 9, 2021 8:19 AM - Area athletes react after Olympic organizers announce Thursday that the Olympics to begin in Tokyo on July 23 will not include any fans at all. -
'It's hard to find the words even now': Jack O'Callahan reflects as Miracle on Ice turns 40
Feb 9, 2020 2:06 PM - As the Miracle on Ice turns 40, Jack O'Callahan looks forward to a Blackhawks honor and the Team USA party in Las Vegas.
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Mundelein swimmers get tips from Olympic medal winner
Sep 15, 2019 6:53 PM - Caeleb Dressel won Olympic gold medals at the 2016 Games in Rio and more recently he brought home eight medals in the FINA World Aquatic Championships in South Korea, but he may still have a thing or two to learn. -
Ex-Olympic skier Bode Miller 'beyond devastated' after death of 19-month-old daughter
Jun 12, 2018 7:48 AM - Bode Miller said he and his wife are "beyond devastated" by the death of their 19-month-old daughter, Emeline. The toddler died in a drowning accident on Sunday.
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Olympic trio visits Norge, where ski jump dreams began
Apr 14, 2018 9:17 PM - Even with his "USA" backpack, 21-year-old Wauconda native Kevin Bickner looks like just another person in Fox River Grove, trudging his way through the cold, wet wind. That changes the moment Bickner walks into the Norge Ski Club, where the Olympic ski jumper is hailed as a hero, signs autographs and poses for photographs. -
Local athletes help USA Sled Hockey Team earn another gold medal
Mar 20, 2018 5:13 PM - Two hockey players with Illinois connections helped Team USA win another gold medal in Sled Hockey at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in South Korea. The two athletes, forward Brody Roybal and goalie Jen Lee, are also members of the Chicago Blackhawks Sled Hockey Team. -
Naperville Central alum helps coach German men's team to Olympic hockey silver
Feb 25, 2018 9:02 PM - Naperville Central alum Matt McIlvane helps coach Germany's men's hockey team to an Olympic silver.
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