Articles filed under Gymnastics
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Star-studded induction class for Palatine’s HallSep 24, 2012 10:55 pm - It’s not only homecoming for all alumni of Palatine High School on Friday night, but also for some of the biggest names in the school’s sports history. The reception for...
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Glenbard West's Cipriano stronger than she thoughtSep 19, 2012 11:00 am - It is not wrong for a man to cry when on the other end of the phone a 17-year-old girl pours out her soul in comments so poignant, so tragic but uplifting, they grip you...
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Aurora gymnast Anna Li considers herself luckyAug 11, 2012 1:00 pm - Bad fall on July 24 could have paralyzed Olympic alternate
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Quite an Olympics for American womenAug 10, 2012 6:45 pm - It’s the 40th anniversary of Title IX here in the United States this year and the Olympics is serving as the perfect tribute. Quite simply, the U.S. women, all of whom h...
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Spellman’s Scorecard: Some things you notice watching OlympicsAug 10, 2012 8:50 am - Random Olympics thoughts: ŸI want my #147;Parks and Recreation#148; back. ŸClass, thy names are Gabby Douglas and Oscar Pistorius. ŸI#146;m pretty sure the ...
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After gold, Fierce Five facing uncertain futureAug 08, 2012 9:51 pm - LONDON — They stood together, arms locked, Olympic gold medals around their necks and — for just a moment — between their teeth. The cameras flashed. The exhausted Fierc...
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Raisman finishes Olympics in style with floor goldAug 07, 2012 2:12 pm - LONDON — Aly Raisman finished the Olympics in style. The U.S. captain matched Gabby Douglas in gold medals, winning the title on floor exercise Tuesday. Add in the bronz...
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Gabby Douglas chases more gold in individual beamAug 06, 2012 5:34 pm - LONDON — Gabby Douglas is back for her grand finale. Already a two-time gold medalist, the American teen nicknamed the Flying Squirrel has a chance for one more title be...
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Maroney falls, Izbasa wins gold on vaultAug 05, 2012 10:11 am - LONDON (AP) — McKayla Maroney’s feet skidded out from under her and a look of shock crossed her face. The Olympic gold medal that everyone was certain was hers was gone....
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Douglas sacrificed much in quest for goldAug 04, 2012 6:44 pm - There’s a sleep-away summer camp in my hometown that I attended for five years when I was a kid, starting at age 9. My dad has often asked me why I don’t send my own kid...