Tag: Olympic games
AP Sportlight
Feb. 22
1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her 10th...
Rower Stone pursuing Olympics that delayed medical career
AUSTIN, Texas — With every pull of an oar in the water, Gevvie Stone gets closer to a hopeful return to the Olympics and...
Trial of Olympic sheikh on forgery charge pushed back
GENEVA — The trial of an influential Olympic official was adjourned Monday before any evidence was presented of alleged forgery to implicate a political...
Humphries applies for citizenship, with Beijing 2022 in mind
Kaillie Humphries, the reigning world champion and presumed Olympic favorite in both women’s bobsled and monobob, has applied for an expedited process of obtaining...
A ‘huge resounding’ success: Shiffrin medals in all 4 events
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — An ear-to-ear smile. No regrets. And another medal wrapped around her neck.
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AP Sportlight
Feb. 20
1887 — The International Association, the first minor league...
Faivre saves gold for France as Pinturault falters in GS
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — Mathieu Faivre seemed somewhat uncomfortable during the winner’s ceremony.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Feb. 20
1887 — The International Association, the first minor league...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Feb. 24
1960 — Bill Cleary’s four goals lead the United...
Canada lawmakers to vote on accusing China of genocide
TORONTO — Canada’s main opposition party called Thursday for the House of Commons to formally declare that China is committing genocide against more than...
