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The latest news from the USOC – March 5

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(Sports Network) – Jenn Suhr (Fredonia, N.Y.) set the indoor pole vault world record as she cleared 5.02 meters/16-5.50 feet to capture the 2013 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships title on March 2 in Albuquerque, N.M. Meanwhile, Will Leer […]

IOC, Sochi mark one year until 2014 Games

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Sochi, Russia (Sports Network) – International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge officially invited nations of the world to take part in the 2014 Winter Games, set to open exactly one year from Thursday in Sochi, Russia. Rogge personally handed invitations […]

Vonn suffers torn knee ligaments, fractured leg in crash

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Schladming, Austria (Sports Network) – Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn suffered torn knee ligaments and a leg fracture in a crash during a super-G run Tuesday at the world championships in Austria. Vonn, the 2010 Olympic downhill champ and bronze […]

Vonn hospitalized after crash at worlds

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Schladming, Austria (Sports Network) – Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn crashed during a super-G run Tuesday at the world championships in Austria and was airlifted to a local hospital. Vonn, the 2010 Olympic downhill champ and bronze medalist in the […]

The latest news from the USOC – February 5

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(Sports Network) – Sean Doherty (Center Conway, N.H.) became the first U.S. biathlete to win three individual medals at a single world championships when he captured silver in the 12.5-kilometer pursuit, gold in the 10K pursuit and silver in the […]

Bolt Sweeps the Track, Throws Carl Lewis under the Bus

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He just made history by winning the 100 and 200-meter in consecutive Olympic Games. When he won gold yesterday at the 200-meter, he stood alongside countrymen Yohan Blake and Warren Weir. So what could Usain Bolt possibly be upset about? […]

It’s Team USA vs. Team USA in the Beach Volleyball Final!

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Misty May-Treanor and Kerry Walsh Jennings have been the talk of American beach volleyball for years. They have established themselves as champions; together they’ve won two gold medals in their sport; they’ve done everything they can to prove why they […]

Richard Ross’ Redemption from Beijing

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Gold is nothing new for American Sanya Richards-Ross; but Sunday’s triumph meant something far more than just being the best. This time, it was about redemption for a race that took place in Beijing in 2008; but undoubtedly feels to […]

Gabby Douglas Makes History, and Potential Millions

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Yesterday during the women’s all-around gymnastic competition, Gabby Douglas had a chance to win gold for Team USA, and make history. The 16 year-old made it look easy as she vaulted her way to #1 and keeping that spot for […]

Who’s Taken a Medal in Swimming?

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Swimming is always one of the most-watched sports during the Summer Olympics; and this year in London is no different. So who’s taken home what in swimming so far? Nathan Adrian, Michael Phelps, Cullen Jones, and Ryan Lochte There was […]