Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam claimed her first gold medal in an Olympic-record time in the women’s 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday, then stopped near the stands to blow kisses at her fiancé, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
Tag: Florida Olympians
Tampa native Declan Farmer shooting for 4th Paralympic gold medal in sled hockey
His parents sought out a competitive outlet for their little boy, a gifted athlete who was born without legs.
Tampa native Declan Farmer shooting for 4th Paralympic gold medal in sled hockey
His parents sought out a competitive outlet for their little boy, a gifted athlete who was born without legs.
Olympian Bobby Finke reflects on Paris journey, victories
Clearwater Olympian Bobby Finke has had a pretty good summer.
Rondé Barber says Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles would ‘destroy’ Tyreek Hill in race
Who would win in a race? “The Fastest Florida Florida man in the World” or the “Cheetah”?
Hundreds welcome home gold medalist Bobby Finke after Paris
The community of St. Pete welcomed home Olympian Bobby Finke on Saturday after his incredible performance in Paris.
Clearwater gold medalist Bobby Finke speechless after surprise gift from NFL legends
Clearwater native Bobby Finke is collecting more than just gold following his successful stint at the 2024 Paris Olympics — thanks to a couple of football legends, he’s bringing home cold, hard cash.
Coach said Florida native Noah Lyles had 102 fever when he won bronze
The night American sprinter Noah Lyles won a bronze medal, he had a fever of around 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 Celsius), according to his coach Lance Brauman.
POLL: What is the best moment from the Paris Olympics?
Olympian Brooke Bennett rounded up her top five best moments, specifically focusing on the performance itself.
Gators in the Olympics: How this Florida university is dominating Paris
The Paris Olympics is full of competitors from all over the world. But one university in Florida has 41 athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics.

