Tag: Olympic trials
Balancing act: Gymnast Emily Lee takes her shot at Olympics
ST. LOUIS — Emily Lee loves gymnastics. Yet she hates competing. Yes, she's aware of the contradiction. Then again, the 18-year-old is aware of...
Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games
LOS ANGELES — Amid all the back-and-forth about the feasibility of holding the Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic, there are early indications of viewer...
More than shoes: Nike navigates complicated twists in track
EUGENE, Ore. — Ever since a track coach named Bill Bowerman tinkered with the idea of pouring rubber into his waffle iron to concoct...
Weather, women’s 400 hurdles set to sizzle on final weekend
EUGENE, Ore. — Dalilah Muhammad has all the prestigious credentials: Reigning world champion. Defending Olympic gold medalist. World record holder.
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USA Gymnastics trying to move past Nassar as Trials begin
ST. LOUIS — USA Gymnastics is trying to shift the narrative away from the Larry Nassar scandal. President Li Li Leung wants to talk...
Eat, drink and be merry: Food pairs well with Olympic spot
EUGENE, Ore. — The typical celebration for many athletes who qualify for the Olympics revolves around one thing: food.
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Dressel romps to another win at the US Olympic swim trials
OMAHA, Neb. — Caeleb Dressel added another event to his Olympic program in Tokyo, powering to a dominating victory in the 100-meter freestyle at...
Sha’Carri Richardson notches colorful win at Olympic trials
EUGENE, Ore. — Whether watching from Jamaica, Japan or the U.S, it was hard to miss that shock of flowing, orange hair that came...
Denied by Swiss court, Houlihan not in lineup at trials
EUGENE, Ore. — Shelby Houlihan's quest to overturn her doping suspension in time to run at this year's Olympic trials is over.
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Ryan Crouser goes big, breaks 31-year old shot put record
EUGENE, Ore. — Ryan Crouser screamed the moment the shot put left his hand. Before he even saw it land, he raised his arms...
