Greece’s Olympic committee said Thursday it has picked Rio de Janeiro shooting gold medalist Anna Korakaki as the first torchbearer following the flame-lighting ceremony in Ancient Olympia on March 12.
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The Cat Comeback: Pitcher aims to rewrite the end of her Olympic story
If they time it right, neighbors walking by Cat Osterman’s house just might catch a glimpse of her Olympic training in action. When the 2-time Olympian and former University of Texas softball standout wants to practice her 60-plus mile per hour pitches, all she has to do is step out onto her driveway.
WADA panel recommends neutral status for Russia at Olympics
MONTREAL (AP) — Russian athletes will have a chance to compete at next year’s Olympics, but their flag would not fly in Tokyo if the World Anti-Doping Agency approves a recommendation it received Monday. The WADA compliance review committee proposed a four-year ban on Russia hosting major events but stopped short of asking for the […]
WADA panel recommends neutral status for Russia at Olympics
MONTREAL (AP) — Russian athletes will have a chance to compete at next year’s Olympics, but their flag would not fly in Tokyo if the World Anti-Doping Agency approves a recommendation it received Monday. The WADA compliance review committee proposed a four-year ban on Russia hosting major events but stopped short of asking for the […]