Tag: olympics
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Coloradans in the Games: Thursday’s results and Friday’s lookahead for those with state ties in the Paris Olympics
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Thursday’s news Canyon Berry (Colorado Springs) competes as the lone Colorado resident for the men’s 3-on-3 team following an injury to teammate Jimmer Fredette (Denver.) The men fell to 0-4 in pool play after a 21-19 defeat against Latvia and a 20-18 loss to Lithuania.…
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Pikes Pick: Netflix docuseries chronicles emotional journey of Simone Biles
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save America’s most-celebrated Olympian today is also one of its most complicated. That’s what we gather from the Netflix docuseries “Simone Biles Rising,” which chronicles the gymnast’s fall in 2020 and her emotional journey to the…
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Pikes Pick: Netflix docuseries chronicles emotional journey of Simone Biles
America’s most-celebrated Olympian today is also one of its most complicated. That’s what we gather from the Netflix docuseries “Simone Biles Rising,” which chronicles the gymnast’s fall in 2020 and her emotional journey to the Paris spotlight. — Seth Boster, The Gazette
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5 Olympic sports you might be surprised to see at the Paris Games this summer
For the next two weeks, we’ll watch as the nation’s top athletes will take the world stage for the next And you might be surprised at which new Olympic events you’ll see some of them competing in. While some Olympic events have existed since the ancient Games — running, wrestling and boxing to name a few —…
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Mark Kiszla’s Postcards from Paris—Day 2
The Denver Gazette’s Mark Kiszla is on the ground in France ahead of the Summer Olympics. Follow his coverage in the Denver Gazette.
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Coronado graduate, Olympic wrestler Kyle Snyder confident heading into Paris Games
COLORADO SPRINGS — Kyle Snyder’s aura radiated through the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum as he spoke with the press. Snyder’s glow in early July wasn’t arrogant or overconfident but measured and composed regarding the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Coronado High School grad and 97-kilogram Team USA freestyle competitor could become the fourth American to…
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Team USA Wrestling’s media day brings joy to wrestlers, fans
In 2021 when folks gathered downtown to support Team USA Wrestling, fans required masks and six feet distance due to the pandemic. This year, ahead of the Paris Games, wrestling supporters had the opportunity to get close – literally and metaphorically. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum on Monday hosted fans and the 16 men…
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Colorado Springs Olympic museum celebrates ‘rich’ history of the Games ahead of Summer Olympics in Paris
A sunny Saturday afternoon in downtown Colorado Springs welcomed community members to the Olympic & Paralympic Museum to celebrate and watch the Olympic Trials ahead of the 2024 Summer Games to be held in Paris. The event featured unique activities including artifact and athlete demonstrations and athlete meet-and-greets. Sunday is Olympic & Paralympic Day, marking…
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UCLA commit, Grandview girls basketball player Sienna Betts remains focused on mission
When the U.S. U18 Women’s basketball team travels to Bucaramanga, Colombia, next week, players and coaches expect to return with gold. As coach Teri Moren said after the U18 team’s practice Sunday morning, “There is no plan B.” During their training camp session at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, players showed that sense…
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USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team shines in scrimmage ahead of AmeriCup in Buenos Aires
Tommy Lloyd glanced at the scoreboard with his eyes fixed not on his team’s lead, but on the foul count. The 2024 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team held a 60-46 advantage during a scrimmage on Reid Court at Colorado College on Tuesday, but also outpaced their opponents in fouls. “We’re up 5-0 on the…