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Making Team USA: Meet Emily Hughes
Peggy Shinn - Nov 19, 2009
Figure skater Emily Hughes is on the comeback trail to make her second Olympic team. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 19
USOC - Nov 19, 2009
Watch the Nov. 19 installment of "Vancouver Daily" presented by Hilton Worldwide featuring the upcoming Luge World Cup. There are only 85 days until the 2010 Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 18
USOC - Nov 18, 2009
Watch the Nov. 18 installment of "Vancouver Daily" presented by Hilton Worldwide featuring U.S. Paralympians and hopefuls. There are only 86 days until the 2010 Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Amazing Moments: Johnny Weissmuller
Taylor Carlson - Nov 18, 2009
Peter John "Johnny" Weissmuller is an Olympic freestyle swimming icon. He won five Olympic gold medals, set 67 world records and never lost a race in his career. Read More | More News
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Jobson: the 'Energizer Sailor'
Joanne C. Gerstner - Nov 18, 2009
Gary Jobson, the new president of U.S. Sailing, isn’t trying to take on too much with his new job. He just wants to do as much as he can to help the sport he loves. Read More | More News
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Feilhaber plays Denmark today
Paul D. Bowker - Nov 18, 2009
Benny Feilhaber, a 2008 Olympian and former UCLA star, and his U.S. soccer teammates will make their first visit to Denmark for a friendly game on Wednesday. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 17
USOC - Nov 17, 2009
Watch the Nov. 17 installment of "Vancouver Daily" presented by Hilton Worldwide featuring the Bobsled/Skeleton World Cup in Park City, Utah. There are only 87 days until the 2010 Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Making Team USA: Meet Katherine Reutter
USOC - Nov 17, 2009
21-year-old short track speedskater Katherine Reutter has a passion for fitness and sport will allow her to go far on her first trip to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Photos of the Week: Nov. 9 - 15, 2009
USOC - Nov 16, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery features our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during the previous week. Photos in this album are from the week of Nov. 2 - 8, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Silver for Ohno and record for Reutter
Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Nov 15, 2009
A great crowd at the Berry Events Center cheered on the U.S. ladies who started the third day of racing at the ISU World Cup for Short Track Speedskating. Read More | More News
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Creating Youth Sport Opportunities
Terris Tiller - Nov 13, 2009
While Games performance is certainly one of the markers that determine success for the USOC, Team USA's goals extend well beyond standing atop Olympic podiums by developing community programs. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 16
USOC - Nov 16, 2009
Watch the Nov. 16 installment of "Vancouver Daily" presented by Hilton Worldwide featuring the World Cup Slalom in Finland. There are only 88 days until the 2010 Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Mroz to set bar high at Skate America
Amy Rosewater - Nov 12, 2009
Who will be daring enough to attempt a quad at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games? Brandon Mroz intends to show what he has in store for Vancouver at the Skate America event this weekend. Read More | More News
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Nov. 4 Olympic Festival Highlight Video
USOC - Nov 16, 2009
To celebrate Nov. 4, 100 days to the Winter Games, the USOC, presenting sponsor Hilton Worldwide with 24 Hour Fitness, Acer, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and NBC turned Rockefeller Center into a wonderland. Watch Video | More Video
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 13
USOC - Nov 13, 2009
Watch the Nov. 13 installment of "Vancouver Daily" featuring highlights from the Cancer.Net Skate America event and interview with Evan Lysacek. There are only 91 days until the 2010 Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Going for the Gold: Ralph Green
Chrös McDougall - Red Line Editorial - Nov 13, 2009
In his own words, Ralph Green describes himself as "ghetto fabulous." He's built like a linebacker and carries himself with confidence. Read More | More News
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Duvendeck refocuses after "Bachelorette"
Chrös McDougall - Nov 13, 2009
After being a contestant on ABC's "The Bachelorette," two-time Olympic cyclist Adam Duvendeck refocuses his charms on the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Meet Kerry Weiland
Aimee Berg - Nov 12, 2009
Kerry Weiland found her passion for hockey on her family's hay farm in Alaska. She has turned her passion into a career as she prepares for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 12
USOC - Nov 12, 2009
Watch the Nov. 12 installment of "Vancouver Daily" featuring highlights from the speedskating World Cup and an update on Allison Baver's recovery. There are only 92 days until the 2010 Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Louis Zamperini: a lifetime of history
Scott McDonald - Nov 12, 2009
Louis Zamperini, a 1936 Olympian and World War II hero, has witnessed more history than most will ever see in a lifetime. It is only fitting that on Veterans Day his remarkable life is remembered. Read More | More News
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Clemens on track for London
Bruce Troetschel - Nov 12, 2009
Kortney Clemons made a name for himself as a sprinter, co-authored a book, served his country in the military and earned a Purple Heart honor and now is a hopeful for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 11
USOC - Nov 11, 2009
Watch the Nov.11 installment of "Vancouver Daily" featuring US Speed Skating and their new sponsor, "The Colbert Report". Watch Video | More Video
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Josh Olson: “Operation Proper Exit”
Clay Latimer - Nov 10, 2009
Operation Proper Exit allowed US Paralympian Josh Olson, Army Marksmanship Unit member, and other disabled veterans the chance to return to Iraq to honor fallen comrades and heal psychological wounds. Read More | More News
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Warrior Champions: Behind the Scenes
Mellissa Lewis - Nov 10, 2009
"Warrior Champions," one of the Craig Renaud's most recent pieces depicts the journey of four Iraq war veterans in their quests to make the United States Paralympic Team. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Melissa Stockwell
Christie Succop - Nov 10, 2009
In honor of Veterans Day, Team USA is featuring Melissa Stockwell, an injured veteran from the Iraq War who focused on competing in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Read More | More News
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Veterans Day 2009
USOC - Nov 10, 2009
In honor of our veteran and active military personell who also pledge a strong commitment to sport, we thank you for your service to our country in so many important ways. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 10
USOC - Nov 10, 2009
Watch the Nov. 10 installment of “Vancouver Daily” featuring highlights from the speedskating World Cup and figure skating Grand Prix. There are only 94 days left until the 2010 Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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"Warrior Champions" Trailer
US Paralympics - Nov 10, 2009
"Warrior Champions", directed by Craig Renaud, depicts the journey of four Iraq war veterans in their quests to make the United States Paralympic Team. Watch Video | More Video
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Elite athletes juggle military and sport
Andy Jasner - Nov 09, 2009
Most people can't say they juggle active military duties and training for the Olympic Games at the same time, but a few elite athletes serve their country proudly in those two important ways. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Nov. 2 - 8, 2009
USOC - Nov 09, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery features our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during the previous week. Photos in this album are from the week of Nov. 2 - 8, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Reutter wins gold in Quebec
US Speedskating - Nov 09, 2009
It was a gold-medal day for three-time U.S. Short Track Champion Katherine Reutter as she topped the podium in the Ladies 1500m at the World Cup in Quebec, Canada. Read More | More News
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Military Sports Camp: San Diego
U.S. Paralympics - Nov 09, 2009
Paralympians were in San Diego at the Naval Medical Center to assist service members with physical injuries learn Paralympic sports and learn new work-out techniques by personal trainers. Watch Video | More Video
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 9
USOC - Nov 09, 2009
Watch the Nov. 9 installment of “Vancouver Daily” featuring highlights from the Women’s Hockey 2009 Four Nations Cup. There are only 95 days left until the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Going for the Gold: Gretchen Bleiler
Christie Succop - Nov 06, 2009
Four years after snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler captured a silver medal at the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games, she's searching for gold at her second Winter Games appearance in Vancouver. Read More | More News
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Back on track: J.R. Celski
Joanne C. Gerstner - Nov 06, 2009
U.S. short track speedskating star J.R. Celski looked down at his wounded left leg and lost all hope of competing at the Winter Games. Now he is determined to fully recover in time for Vancouver. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 6
USOC - Nov 06, 2009
Watch the Nov. 6 installment of “Vancouver Daily” featuring the upcoming figure skating and speed skating World Cup events. There are only 98 days left until the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily Nov. 5
USOC - Nov 05, 2009
Watch the Nov. 5 installment of “Vancouver Daily” featuring the upcoming World Cup event for bobsled and skeleton in Utah and the women’s hockey team’s “Four Nations Cup” competition in Finland. Watch Video | More Video
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Nov. 4 Olympic Festival Highlight Video
USOC - Nov 05, 2009
To celebrate Nov. 4, 100 days to the Winter Games, the USOC, presenting sponsor Hilton Worldwide with 24 Hour Fitness, Acer, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and NBC turned Rockefeller Center into a wonderland. Watch Video | More Video
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Olympic Wonderland in NYC
Molly Fergus - Nov 05, 2009
More than 300 local students, celebrities and athletes gathered in Rockefeller Center yesterday to usher in the last 100 days before Vancouver plays host to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Meet Michelle Roark
By Peggy Shinn - Nov 05, 2009
Olympic moguls skier Michelle Roark is a chemical engineer and entrepreneur with her own line of perfume. Will her Confidence blend carry her to a 2010 Olympic medal? Read More | More News
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Tim Morehouse blogs live from NYC
Tim Morehouse - Nov 04, 2009
Join Tim Morehouse as he blogs live from Rockefeller Center in New York City for the 100 day countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Read Post | More Blogs
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Making Team USA: Vancouver Daily
USOC - Nov 04, 2009
Check back daily for an online video update, “Vancouver Daily” presented by Hilton Worldwide, where the athletes share the highs and lows of their journeys to become Olympians and Paralympians. Watch Video | More Video
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Making Team USA presented by Hilton
USOC - Nov 03, 2009
Today marks 100 days to the 2010 Winter Games. Join us as we celebrate Making Team USA, presented by Hilton Worldwide, and watch Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls live on the "Today" show. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Dorothy Hamill
Christie Succop - Nov 04, 2009
At the Innsbruck 1976 Olympic Winter Games, 19-year-old figure skater Dorothy Hamill accomplished her lifelong dream of winning an Olympic gold medal. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Meet John Shuster
USOC - Nov 03, 2009
Meet John Shuster, 2006 Olympian and member of the men's curling team for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Come back every Tuesday and Thursday to meet a new team member. Watch Video | More Video
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Colbert partners with US Speedskating
Associated Press - Nov 03, 2009
On Monday's "The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert announced his show has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. Speedskating team. Read More | More News
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Curlers anxious for Vancouver
Chrös McDougall and Amy Rosewater - Nov 03, 2009
The men's and women's curling teams were the first U.S. athletes to qualify for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games; now they just have to wait to travel to Vancouver. Read More | More News
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Halloween at the Colorado Springs OTC
Anna Palmer - Oct 31, 2009
The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs hosted a Halloween party for resident athletes and guests on Thursday night, giving everyone an opportunity to have some fun outside of training. Read More | More News
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Meb Keflezighi wins NYC Marathon
Associated Press - Nov 02, 2009
Meb Keflezighi becomes first American man to win NYC Marathon since 1982. Read More | More News
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Nov. 4: 100 days to 2010 Winter Games
USOC - Nov 02, 2009
Tomorrow marks 100 days to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Join us for a Winter Sports Festival in Rockefeller Center and watch Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls live on the "Today" show. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Chad Hedrick
Christie Succop - Oct 29, 2009
Olympian Chad Hedrick is working toward another gold medal in long-track speedskating at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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Davies to compete in first marathon
Molly Fergus - Oct 29, 2009
Olympic rower and two-time gold medalist, Caryn Davies, sets her sights on completing her first marathon at the 40th annual ING New York City marathon. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Meet Hilary Knight
Aimee Berg - Oct 29, 2009
Hilary Knight, the youngest member of the women's USA Hockey team, is learning what it takes to be an Olympian for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games by mentor and Olympian Jenny Potter. Read More | More News
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Ella Masar added to senior national team
Paul D. Bowker - Oct 29, 2009
Ella Masar, a former soccer star of the USA U-23 and U-21 teams, received the call of a lifetime to play with the senior national team when they meet the two-time Women’s World Cup champion, Germany. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Joan Benoit
Christie Succop - Oct 28, 2009
American marathoner Joan Benoit made her mark on history when she became the first gold medalist in the women’s marathon event at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Reaching greater heights
Vanessa Virbitsky - Oct 27, 2009
International Altitude Training Symposiums teach scientists, coaches and athletes, like Billy Demong, the latest in high altitude training to gain a competitive edge. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Meet Natalie Darwitz
USOC - Oct 26, 2009
Meet Natalie Darwitz, a two-time Olympian and Team USA Women's Hockey player headed to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Come back every Tuesday and Thursday to meet a new team member. Watch Video | More Video
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Photos of the Week: Oct. 19 - 25, 2009
USOC - Oct 26, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery features our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during the previous week. Photos in this album are from the week of Oct. 19 - 25, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Dan Jansen’s Next Race: NYC Marathon
Aimee Berg - Oct 26, 2009
On Friday, Dan Jansen, 44, discussed the marathon and his other endeavors from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was checking out the US speed skating World Cup trials. Read More | More News
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Cafaro named 2009 Athlete of the Year
Katy Yeiser - Oct 26, 2009
On Thursday, US Rowing named Olympic gold medalist Erin Cafaro one of its 2009 Athletes of the Year. She and boatmate Susan Francia became the first U.S. women's pair to win the world title. Read More | More News
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Bonnie Blair blogs for 2010
Bonnie Blair - Oct 26, 2009
Olympian Bonnie Blair blogs about the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and how new technologies are making the Games more interactive and accessible than they have ever been. Read Post | More Blogs
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Going for the Gold: Lindsey Vonn
Christie Succop - Oct 23, 2009
Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn is known for being the only American woman having captured the last two World Cup overall titles. She is focused on her journey to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Nordic combined
Peggy Shinn - Oct 22, 2009
Led by world champions Billy Demong, Todd Lodwick, and Johnny Spillane, the U.S. Nordic combined team is favored to win its first Olympic medals. Read More | More News
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VA invests in Paralympic movement
Bruce Troetschel - Oct 22, 2009
In a ceremony Wednesday on Capitol Hill, the USOC and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a new partnership to provide training and support for disabled veterans. Read More | More News
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Olympic flame lit in ancient Olympia
By Nicholas Paphitis/AP - Oct 22, 2009
The flame for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games was successfully lit by the sun's rays in an ancient ceremony Thursday, heralding the start of the torch relay. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Dick Fosbury
Christie Succop - Oct 21, 2009
High jumper Dick Fosbury defied odds and transformed his sport when he performed his "Fosbury flop" over the bar to win an Olympic gold medal at the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Rodriguez channels perseverance for 2010
Mary Motzko - Oct 21, 2009
With the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games just months away, Jennifer Rodriguez must focus on skating after suffering two major life changing events with her mother’s death and a divorce. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Meet Allison Baver
Taylor Carlson - Oct 20, 2009
Meet Allison Baver, a two-time Olympic speedskater, as she prepares for Vancouver. Visit TeamUSA.org every Tuesday to meet a winter athlete headed to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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Dreams become reality at Training Site
Terris Tiller - Oct 19, 2009
One of the best places for kids with an Olympic or Paralympic dream to get started on their journey is at the Pettit National Ice Center, a United States Olympic Training Site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: October 12-18
USOC - Oct 19, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery features our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during the previous week. Photos in this album are from the week of Oct. 12-18, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Terry Tiffee talks Team USA Baseball
Andy Jasner - Oct 19, 2009
Terry Tiffee, All-Tournament Team designated hitter, discusses returning to Major League Baseball after injury and the advantages of playing for a national team. Read More | More News
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Bridget Sloan takes first at 2009 Worlds
USA Gymnastics - Oct 18, 2009
Bridget Sloan of Pittsboro, Ind., won the women’s all-around title at the 2009 World Championships at The O2 Arena in London, Great Britain. Read More | More News
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The Best of Us Challenge
Olympic.org - Oct 16, 2009
Olympians like Shawn Johnson challenge Americans to obscure events like ear tap headstands in The Best of Us Challenge. Compete against them, submit your own challenge or just watch at Olympic.org. Read More
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One step closer to the Olympic team
Graham Watanabe - Oct 16, 2009
U.S. Snowboarder Graham Watanabe blogs about traveling and how it feels to compete in Olympic trials in hopes to become a member of the Team USA Snowboarding team. Read Post | More Blogs
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Going for the Gold: Ryan Suter
Christie Succop - Oct 16, 2009
USA Hockey player Ryan Suter follows the ice tracks of his “Miracle on Ice” Olympian father, Bob Suter, and uncle, NHL star Gary Suter, by attempting to make the roster for the 2010 Olympics. Read More | More News
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Vancouver medals unveiled
Associated Press - Oct 16, 2009
The gold, silver and bronze medals for next year's Winter Games in Vancouver were displayed by British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell at a news conference on Thursday. Read More
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Joe Kim: from taekwondo to touchdown
Marty Gitlin - Oct 15, 2009
Taekwondo national champion Joe Kim works full time with NFL team the Buffalo Bills, assisting defensive linemen in learning taekwondo skills that can improve their performance on the gridiron. Read More | More News
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Lopez wins fifth World Championship
USA Taekwondo - Oct 14, 2009
Steven Lopez became the first fighter to win five world championship titles on Wednesday when he captured the men's welterweight gold medal at the WTF World Taekwondo Championships in Copenhagen. Read More | More News
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Davies stable following serious accident
Paul D. Bowker - Oct 14, 2009
Team USA Soccer forward Charlie Davies is in serious but stable condition following surgery to treat injuries he suffered in a one-car accident in Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning. Read More | More News
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Kris Freeman is going the distance
Peggy Shinn - Oct 14, 2009
Can Kris Freeman win the first Olympic medal in cross-country skiing since Bill Koch took silver in 1976? Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Bob Beamon
Christie Succop - Oct 14, 2009
On Oct. 18, 1968, Bob Beamon set a track and field world record long jump of 29 feet, 2.5 inches at the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games, a record that would stand for almost 23 years. Read More | More News
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Rugby, Golf psyched to prepare for 2016
Tom Robinson - Oct 14, 2009
Rugby sevens and golf are added to the 2016 and 2020 Olympic lineup. Now those sports have seven years to figure out how their games will be played. Read More | More News
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Horton confident for Worlds Gymnastics
Chrös McDougall - Oct 13, 2009
Jonathan Horton, now 23, is the grizzled veteran and unparalleled leader on the six-man Team USA squad that is heading to London for the World Gymnastics Championships October 13-19. Read More | More News
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Lodwick Wins 20th Title in Placid
Lindsey Sine - Oct 12, 2009
World Champion Todd Lodwick made it an even 20 titles as he won the U.S. Nordic Combined Championships Saturday during Lake Placid's annual Flaming Leaves Festival. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Oct. 5 - 11
USOC - Oct 12, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery features our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during the previous week. Photos in this album are from the week of Oct. 5 - 11, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Erndl makes swimming U.S. National team
Annabelle Tometich - Oct 12, 2009
At age 31, Erika Erndl is one of the oldest members of the U.S. National team, second only to 42-year-old phenomenon Dara Torres. Like Torres, Erndl is proving that some swimmers can improve with age. Read More | More News
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Clukey Wins Jet Blue Start Championship
Gordy Sheer - U.S. Luge Association - Oct 10, 2009
Julia Clukey, who underwent surgery on September 28 to repair a torn meniscus in her right knee, bounced back to win her third JetBlue USA Luge Start Championship title. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Augusto Perez
Mellissa Lewis - Oct 09, 2009
Augusto Perez began competing in wheelchair curling after losing losing a leg in 2003 to leiomaiosarcoma. His focus is on his family and his journey to the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Games. Read More | More News
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Paralympian Madsen rows Indian Ocean
Chrös McDougall - Oct 08, 2009
Olympians race their skulls 2,000 meters. The Dark Blues and Light Blues race four miles along the River Thames in the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race. U.S. Paralympian Angela Madsen races across oceans. Read More | More News
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Chicago's reaction to 2016 bid selection
USOC - Oct 07, 2009
October 2, Chicago celebrated as they waited to hear who would win rights to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Watch a recap of events leading up to the decision and the city’s reaction. Watch Video | More Video
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Coaches key in Women’s Wrestling success
Tom Robinson - Oct 07, 2009
Kevin Black’s experiences coaching women wrestlers in preparation for major national events prepared him to serve on the Team USA coaching staff at the World Wrestling Championships in Denmark. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Derek Parra
Christie Succop - Oct 07, 2009
Derek Parra made the transition from being a highly triumphant roller speedskater to becoming an Olympic speedskater on the ice. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Sept. 28 - Oct.4
USOC - Oct 06, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery features our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during the previous week. Photos in this album are from the week of Sept.28 - Oct.4. View Gallery | More Galleries
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NHL players vie for spot on Olympic team
Bob Temple - Oct 05, 2009
With the opening of the NHL season this week, Team USA general manager Brian Burke has a watchful eye on American hockey players who will make up a successful 2010 Vancouver Olympic team. Read More | More News
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USOC reflects on IOC bid decision
USOC - Oct 06, 2009
Despite popular support behind Chicago to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Rio de Janeiro was awarded hosting rights by the International Olympic Committee. Watch Video | More Video
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Chicago 2016 Chronicles - Lasting Impact
Lindsay Hogan - Sep 29, 2009
Lindsay Hogan's final blog reflects on the lasting impact of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read Post | More Blogs
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USOC congratulates Rio
USOC - Oct 02, 2009
Statement from USOC Chairman Larry Probst & Acting CEO Stephanie Streeter about 2016 host city election. Read More | More News
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IOC decision shocks Chicago supporters
Gene Chamberlain - Oct 02, 2009
A collective gasp went up from the 12,000 Chicago supporters gathered Friday at Chicago's Daley Plaza to watch the announcement of the Olympic and Paralympic host city for the 2016 Games. Read More | More News
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Chicago 2016 Delegation in Copenhagen
USOC - Oct 02, 2009
USOC Staff, Chicago dignitaries and Olympic athletes travel to Copenhagen to support the bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Watch Video | More Video
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On Location: Copenhagen
Stephanie Streeter - Sep 30, 2009
USOC Acting CEO Stephanie Streeter blogs about the events leading up to the announcement of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games host city in Copenhagen, Denmark. Read Post | More Blogs
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Going for the Gold: Catherine Raney
Christie Succop - Oct 02, 2009
If Catherine Raney qualifies for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, it would be her fourth Winter Games. She is a three-time Olympian, but has never won an Olympic or world championship medal. Read More | More News
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World Sport Chicago unites kids, sports
Paul D. Bowker - Sep 30, 2009
As the U.S. awaits word on whether Chicago will host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, World Sport Chicago has been working to bring Olympians and Paralympians to the city for the past few years. Read More | More News
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Rio awarded 2016 Games
USOC - Oct 02, 2009
The International Olympic Committee awarded the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Rio de Janeiro today, selecting the city over Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo. Read More
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Live stream: Copenhagen and Chicago
USOC - Oct 01, 2009
Watch IOC Host City announcement for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games live. Click READ MORE to watch now. Read More
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Amazing Moments: "Flo-Jo"
Christie Succop - Sep 30, 2009
More than two months after setting a world record of 10.49 in the 100-meter sprint, "Flo-Jo" set another record of 21.34 in the 200 at the Seoul Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Watch live Friday: 2016 Games decision
Paul D. Bowker - Oct 01, 2009
This Friday, beginning at 2:30 a.m. EST, watch live video of the IOC announcement of the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Watch Daley Plaza, Chicago live reaction at 10 a.m. EST. Read More | More News
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Watch live Friday: 2016 Games decision
USOC - Sep 29, 2009
This Friday, beginning at 2:30 a.m. EST, watch live video of the IOC announcement of the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Watch Daley Plaza, Chicago live reaction at 10 a.m. EST. Read More
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Olympians from Chicago prime for 2016
Chrös McDougall - Sep 28, 2009
Many U.S. athletes call Chicago home, including some Olympians, like U.S. Diver Christina Loukas, and hopefuls. These athletes hope to secure Chicago for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read More | More News
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Obama going to Denmark in support of bid
By JULIE PACE - Sep 28, 2009
President Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen this week to support Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read More | More News
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Who are the Olympians’ Olympians?
Peggy Shinn - Sep 29, 2009
Tony Benshoof and other Olympic hopefuls discuss the Olympians who inspired them on their journey to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Lowell Bailey
Christie Succop - Sep 25, 2009
It is difficult enough to be able to ski fast and shoot accurately, but biathlete Lowell Bailey has been able to perform both at the Olympic level. Read More | More News
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Bode Miller named to U.S. Ski Team
USOC - Sep 24, 2009
Two-time World Cup overall champion Bode Miller (Franconia, NH) was named Thursday to the U.S. Ski Team and will compete this coming season on the Audi FIS World Cup. Read More | More News
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Who are the Olympian's Olympians?
Peggy Shinn - Sep 25, 2009
Tony Benshoof and other Olympic hopefuls discuss the Olympians who inspired them on their journey to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Mike Conley amped for Chicago bid
Andy Jasner - Sep 24, 2009
When Mike Conley was asked to be part of the team trying to secure the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago, it didn’t take long for him to make a decision. Read More | More News
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Olympic/Paralympic families back Chicago
USOC - Sep 23, 2009
Olympic and Paralympic families support the bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games to take place in Chicago. The IOC decision will be made in 7 short days in Copenhagen, Denmark. Watch Video | More Video
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Amazing Moments: Rulon Gardner
Christie Succop - Sep 23, 2009
When Rulon Gardner defeated Russian wrestling icon Alexander Karelin at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, he pulled off what is now known as the “Miracle on the Mat.’’ Read More | More News
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Vito's Ready To Drop It Like It's Hot
Lindsey Sine - Sep 18, 2009
Starting Monday, U.S. Snowboarding's Louie Vito is trading in his halfpipe spins for some turns on the dance floor as he begins competition on ABC's Dancing With The Stars. Read More | More News
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2010 Vancouver tickets still available
USOC - Sep 22, 2009
A limited number of tickets and hospitality packages are still available for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Go to www.cosport.com to purchase before tickets run out. Read More
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BMX Events Take Over OTC in Chula Vista
Janet Francis - Sep 22, 2009
The cool morning fog lifted in eastern Chula Vista on Friday September 18, 2009 as the promise of an exciting weekend of BMX began at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTC). Read More | More News
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Hockey's Twin Engines
Aimee Berg - Sep 21, 2009
The US women’s Olympic hockey team has never featured sisters, and now it could have identical twins on the front line: Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux. Read More | More News
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Chicago 2016 by the numbers
USOC - Sep 21, 2009
With exactly 10 days left before the International Olympic Committee names a host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, TeamUSA.org takes a look at 50 fun facts related to Chicago's bid. Read More | More News
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Louie Vito competes on DWTS
Peggy Shinn - Sep 18, 2009
2010 Olympic snowboarding hopeful Louie Vito traded full-time snowboarding boots for part-time dancing shoes to compete in Dancing With the Stars. Read More | More News
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Training Sites Encourage Olympic Ideals
Terris Tiller - Sep 21, 2009
The three Olympic Training Centers and ten Olympic/Paralympic Training Sites throughout the U.S. cater to athlete dreams of competing in the Olympic/Paralympic Games. Read More | More News
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Chris Waddell to cycle Mt. Kilimanjaro
Aimee Berg - Sep 18, 2009
Dawn had just broken over Utah’s Wasatch Mountains in late July when Chris Waddell began his ascent up Deer Valley ski area. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Sept. 14-20
USOC - Sep 21, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during the previous week. Photos in this album are from the week of Sept. 14-20, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Going for the Gold: Julia Mancuso
Christie Succop - Sep 18, 2009
Hailing from Olympic Valley, Calif., it only makes sense that alpine skier Julia Mancuso went on to become a two-time Olympic athlete. Read More | More News
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President and Mrs. Obama host athletes
Amy Rosewater - Sep 16, 2009
Sixteen days before Mrs. Obama travels to Copenhagen to support the Chicago 2016 bid, the president and first lady hosted an event for Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sports on the White House lawn. Read More | More News
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Tim Morehouse fences President Obama
Tim Morehouse - Sep 16, 2009
At the White House Event on Olympics, Paralympics & Youth Sport hosted by the president and first lady Michelle Obama, Olympic fencer Tim Morehouse finds himself teaching the president to fence. Read Post | More Blogs
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Amazing Moments: Greg Louganis
Christie Succop - Sep 16, 2009
Three-time Olympian Greg Louganis has gone down in history as one of the best divers ever when he won two consecutive gold medals in the springboard and platform events at the 1984 and 1988 Games. Read More | More News
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Making Team USA: Men's Hockey
- Sep 14, 2009
This August, 34 of the top American-born NHL players were invited to the USA Hockey 2009 Men's Olympic Orientation Camp. Only 23 will realize their Olympic dreams by making the final Team USA roster. Watch Video | More Video
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2010 Paralympic Games : Six months out
Dave McMahon - Sep 14, 2009
Six months out to the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Team USA sled hockey prepares for competition as the 2009 International Paralympic Committee Ice Sledge World Champions. Read More | More News
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Olympians & Paralympians at White House
USOC - Sep 16, 2009
Olympics, Paralympics and youth sport hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Sept. 7-13
USOC - Sep 15, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during the previous week. Photos in this album are from the week of Sept. 7-13, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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U.S. Short Track Team Nominated for 2010
U.S. Speed Skating - Sep 15, 2009
2010 Olympic Short Track Team nominees were announced and presented last Saturday. Apolo Ohno and Katherine Reutter earned overall classification for event and retained U.S. Short Track titles. Read More | More News
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2010 Media Summit - Lights, Camera, Ice
Chrös McDougall - Sep 13, 2009
Luger Tony Benshoof was one of 80 Olympic and Paralymipc hopefuls under the media spotlight Sep. 10 - 12 at the 2010 U.S. Olympic Media Summit in Chicago. Read More | More News
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Olympic & Paralympic families back bid
- Sep 11, 2009
50 member organizations from 6,000 communities representing 50 million Americans stand behind Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Watch Video | More Video
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USOC State of the Union
Amy Rosewater - Sep 11, 2009
Stephanie Streeter and Larry Probst barely had time to tread across the welcome mat at the USOC headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., before they had to get into game shape. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: James Joseph
Christie Succop - Sep 11, 2009
Despite only participating in wheelchair curling since 2004, James Joseph will make his second Paralympic Games appearance next year in Vancouver and has a shot for gold. Read More | More News
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Ohno wins 2 events & earns Olympic spot
BETH HARRIS - Sep 12, 2009
MARQUETTE, Mich.(AP) Apolo Anton Ohno left trouble in his tracks and returned to a place he knows best: the winner's spot on the podium. Read More | More News
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Injured speedskater Celski recovering
By BETH HARRIS - Sep 13, 2009
MARQUETTE, Mich.(AP) The family of short track speedskater J.R. Celski, injured in a crash at the U.S. nationals, is optimistic about his recovery in time for the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Read More | More News
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Celski tops Ohno at nationals
BETH HARRIS - Sep 10, 2009
J.R. Celski keeps beating childhood idol Apolo Anton Ohno. Celski easily won the 1,500 meters at the U.S. short track speedskating national championships Wednesday night. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Bonnie Blair
Christie Succop - Sep 09, 2009
Bonnie Blair is a four-time Olympic speedskater who has earned six medals, becoming the most decorated American athlete in Winter Games history. Read More | More News
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Bonnie Blair - Amazing Moments
- Sep 09, 2009
Bonnie Blair, one of the most decorated olympic athlete, she made her debut at the 1984 Sarejevo games. Watch Video | More Video
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USA Hockey wins gold at Canada Cup
USA Hockey - Sep 08, 2009
USA Hockey women take gold at the Hockey Canada Cup by besting Canada 2-1 in the final game. Two-time Olympian Natalie Darwitz (Eagan, Minn.) scores the game-winner at 1:18 of the final period. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Aug. 31- Sept. 6
USOC - Sep 08, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of Aug. 31- Sept. 6, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Ohno ready to zip toward Olympic gold
BETH HARRIS - Sep 08, 2009
MARQUETTE, Mich.(AP) The soul-patched one still glides low around the ice, powering past his rivals in the turns. Read More | More News
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Olympic Assembly LIVE
- Sep 09, 2009
Watch acting USOC CEO Stephanie Streeter and Chicago 2016 Vice Chair Mike Roberts LIVE from Chicago. Read More
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Going for the Gold: Celski at Trials
Christie Succop - Sep 04, 2009
As the U.S. Short Track Speedskating Championships/Olympic Trials kick-off in Marquette, Mich., TeamUSA.org takes a closer look at standout J.R. Celski. Read More | More News
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Soccer in the spotlight
Amy Rosewater and Stuart Lieberman - Sep 04, 2009
Soccer has been put on the backburner for many years in the United States. But throughout the summer, kicks by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey have caused a stir. Read More | More News
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Back to school for Boudia
Brian Peloza - Sep 03, 2009
Achieving all his accomplishments wasn't as easy as Boudia perhaps made it look, but the 2008 Olympian made a good first impression as a freshman. Read More | More News
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Go behind the team with USA Gymnastics
Leslie King - USA Gymnastics - Sep 07, 2009
In "USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team presented by AT&T," fans go behind the scenes with National Champions Bridget Sloan and Jonathon Horton at the 2009 Visa Championships. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Mark Spitz
Christie Succop - Sep 02, 2009
Swimmer Mark Spitz became the first Olympian to win seven gold medals in one Olympic Games when he achieved that feat in Munich in 1972. Read More | More News
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2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
USOC - Sep 01, 2009
Watch the 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame induction ceremony presented by Allstate on Saturday, September 5 at 2:00pm ET. Watch Video | More Video
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A balancing act for Team USA hopefuls
Pamela Worth - Aug 31, 2009
Rachael Flatt is an Olympic contender who balances the normal demands of high school with the unusual demands of elite sports competition. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Aug. 24-30
USOC - Aug 31, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of Aug. 24-30, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Clukey wins gold, Walden claims silver
Jon Lundin - U.S. Luge Association - Aug 30, 2009
USA Luge’s Julia Clukey raced to a gold medal finish, while her teammate, Ashley Walden, won silver during Saturday’s, Aug. 29, international luge start championships held in Meransen, Italy. Read More | More News
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2009 New Zealand Winter Games
USOC - Aug 27, 2009
USA ski and snowboard team members hit the snow on the other side of the equator at the 2009 New Zealand Winter Games the week of August 21st in Cardrona, New Zealand. View Gallery | More Galleries
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2009 New Zealand Winter Games
USOC - Aug 27, 2009
USA ski and snowboard team members hit the snow on the other side of the equator at the 2009 New Zealand Winter Games the week of August 21st in Cardrona, New Zealand. Read More
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A roller-coaster of adversity
Katie Uhlaender - Aug 27, 2009
This summer has been a rollercoaster of fun and adversity. I lost my father in February 2009 exactly one year from Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Visit Blog | More Blogs
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Going for the Gold: Erin Hamlin & Luge
Christie Succop - Aug 28, 2009
The United States' women's luge national team is looking to win its first Olympic medal, maybe even a gold by Erin Hamlin, at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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2009 New Zealand Winter Games
USOC - Aug 27, 2009
USA ski and snowboard team members hit the snow on the other side of the equator at the 2009 New Zealand Winter Games the week of August 21st in Cardrona, New Zealand. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Amazing Moments: 1920 men's eight
Christie Succop - Aug 26, 2009
At the Games of the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, the men's eight rowing team had a breakthrough performance. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: 2004 Rowing Team
USOC - Aug 26, 2009
In the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, the men's Eight ended a 40 year Gold Medal Drought. Watch Video | More Video
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Women’s Boxing 2012: Marlen Esparza
Tom Robinson - Aug 25, 2009
Esparza tries to explain the sobbing sounds that came from her after hearing that women’s boxing had been added to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Aug.17-23
USOC - Aug 24, 2009
The Photos of the Week gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of Aug. 17-23, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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USA Hockey announces women's team
USA Hockey - Aug 24, 2009
Three-time Olympians Jenny Potter and Angela Ruggiero highlight the 23-players named to the 2009-10 U.S. Women's National Team, as announced today by USA Hockey. Read More | More News
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Cook: Mending the Mind
Aimee Berg - Aug 24, 2009
After a 2002 crash kept aerialist Emily Cook out of the Salt Lake Games, seven years of psychological rehab have helped her not only to accept the daily risk of injury and conquer fear, but to excel. Read More | More News
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LaShawn Merritt: Look of a champion
Karen Rosen - Aug 23, 2009
LaShawn Merritt won his first world title in the 400 meters Friday night in Berlin, taking a convincing victory against U.S. rival Jeremy Wariner. Read More | More News
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Getting the stick around the track
Karen Rosen - Aug 21, 2009
Before the United States and Jamaica can face off at the finish line of the 4 x 100-meter relays at the World Championships, they have to get there. Read More | More News
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Hockey's Ruggiero still chasing gold
Aimee Berg - Aug 20, 2009
At 29, Angela Ruggiero has three Olympic medals, a Harvard degree, TV fame, an “in” with Donald Trump. Yet she continues to chase Olympic gold. Read More | More News
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Modano leads young hockey squad
Rick Gano - Aug 19, 2009
Many of the hockey players tearing around on the ice at the U.S. Olympic hockey orientation camp were toddlers when Mike Modano was picked first overall in the 1988 NHL draft. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Andy Newell
Christie Succop - Aug 21, 2009
When you think of a cross country skier, you wouldn't think Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games hopeful Andy Newell fits in that category. Read More | More News
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Brown Trafton seeks world title
Karen Rosen - Aug 20, 2009
Discus thrower Stephanie Brown Trafton not only spins in the ring, She also goes about her business in a roundabout way. Read More | More News
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Steven Holcomb: In the sled
Steven Holcomb - Aug 20, 2009
Most bobsled tracks around the world take about a minute to get down. For some reason, waiting for the sled before you to finish takes FOR-EV-ER!! Read Post | More Blogs
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Olympic Ice Hockey Orientation Camp
USOC - Aug 21, 2009
2010 Olympic hopefuls attend the USA Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Orientation Camp Aug. 17-19 at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, Ill. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Sanya Richards: All smiles at Worlds
Karen Rosen - Aug 19, 2009
Sanya Richards has one of the most radiant smiles in track and field, but she hid it at the start of the World Championships 400-meter final. Read More | More News
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IAAF 2009 World Championships in Berlin
USOC - Aug 21, 2009
The 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium August 15-23, in Berlin. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Amazing Moments: Michael Phelps
Christie Succop - Aug 19, 2009
Last summer at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps went from being a swimmer from Baltimore to becoming a worldwide phenomenon. Read More | More News
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Sarubbi Aiming for Vancouver
Clay Latimer - Aug 18, 2009
In her mind's eye, Caitlin Sarubbi sees the day at Whistler Mountain next March when she's high-fiving friends and hugging her family, a Paralympic medal hanging around her neck. Read More | More News
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Clarissa Chun: The road beyond Beijing
Tom Robinson - Aug 18, 2009
When Clarissa Chun left Beijing last summer with a fifth-place finish in women's Olympic freestyle wrestling, she had a lot of things to wrestle with about her future. Read More | More News
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Bolt & Gay to square off again
Karen Rosen - Aug 17, 2009
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt once again proves he’s the fastest man in the world, but American Tyson Gay isn’t ready to quit. The two are expected to square off again in the 200-meter event Tuesday. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Aug. 10 - 16
USOC - Aug 17, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of Aug. 10-16, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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2009 VISA Championships
USOC - Aug 17, 2009
The 2009 Visa Championships, Aug. 12-15, 2009 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Visa Championships serve as the US Nationals. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Amazing Eights: Wrapping up Beijing
Chrös McDougall - Aug 17, 2009
Chrös McDougall tells about his experiences while covering events at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games; London will have quite a task ahead of itself to top the experience last summer in Beijing. Read More | More News
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Amazing 8's: Olympic Softball finale
Stuart Lieberman - Aug 15, 2009
A year after winning silver in Beijing, American softball player Natasha Watley and teammates recall the bittersweet feeling of playing to win while playing to save Olympic softball. Read More | More News
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Michael Phelps: Golden memories
Brian Peloza - Aug 14, 2009
What Michael Phelps did during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing is unlikely to ever fade. Looking back a year later, Phelps's peers recall it as a perfect performance. Read More | More News
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Amazing 8's: Beijing Closing Ceremony
USOC - Aug 17, 2009
Images from one of the most impressive Closing Ceremonies to date in Olympic history: the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. View Gallery | More Galleries
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All-Access Interns: Athlete Pads
Stuart Lieberman, Christina Rosales - Aug 14, 2009
Stuart and Christina are summer interns at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Check out their final edition of a behind-the-scenes look on intern and athlete life. Read Post | More Blogs
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Mary McConneloug is keeping it real
Peggy Shinn - Aug 14, 2009
At 38, two-time Olympian Mary McConneloug is currently the top-ranked U.S. mountain bike rider, and she has no plans of retiring any time soon. Read More | More News
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Gold for the Gold: Heath Calhoun
USOC - Aug 14, 2009
The "Going for the Gold" series features a different 2010 U.S. Olympic or Paralympic hopeful each week with a vodcast on the first and second Friday of every month. Watch Video | More Video
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Ryan Reser: Hungry for more
Christina Rosales - Aug 14, 2009
Judo athlete Ryan Reser, 29, saw the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games as one of his last chances to become an Olympian. Read More | More News
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2009 Visa Championships
USOC - Aug 14, 2009
Updated photos from the 2009 Visa National Championships, Aug. 12-15, 2009 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Seven Olympians compete at Nationals
Chrös McDougall - Aug 13, 2009
The top young American gymnasts have gathered in Dallas this week for the Visa National Championships. Read More | More News
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Poise, grace and American pride
Chrös McDougall - Aug 13, 2009
Gymnastics is always one of the most popular sports in an Olympic year, but 2008 was special. Team USA came away with more medals than ever at an Olympic Games held outside of the U.S. Read More | More News
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IOC backs golf, rugby for 2016
Stephen Wilson - Aug 13, 2009
International Olympic leaders selected golf and rugby Thursday for proposed inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games, rejecting bids from baseball, softball and three other sports. Read More | More News
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Will Brady: Watching from Singapore
Stuart Lieberman - Aug 13, 2009
While his teammates were stressing out about family, travel plans and the biggest competition of their lives, Will Brady was taking a safari in Singapore. Read More | More News
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U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame 2009
USOC - Aug 13, 2009
The USOC and Allstate present the 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame class. Watch the ceremony which will air in a nationally-televised broadcast on NBC on September 5 at 2 p.m. ET. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Vancouver: Six months out
USOC - Aug 12, 2009
The cauldron will be lit at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games in exactly six months from today. In preparation, we are providing fans a CliffsNotes version of what they might expect to see. Read More | More News
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Men's team overcomes tragedy to win gold
Christina Rosales - Aug 12, 2009
Members of the indoor men's volleyball team recall the tumult of the Games and the road to becoming the best in the world. Read More | More News
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Men's basketball: Back in fashion
Andy Jasner - Aug 12, 2009
After dominating the Olympic basketball world in the 1990s, a disappointing finish at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games left the U.S. men's basketball team with a chip on its shoulder. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Jesse Owens
Christie Succop - Aug 12, 2009
Jesse Owens became the first American track and field athlete to win four gold medals when he competed in the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games and debunked the Aryan race myth. Read More | More News
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Hall of Fame induction tonight
Scott McDonald - Aug 12, 2009
Inductees include: Mary T. Meagher, Michael Johnson, Picabo Street, Teresa Edwards, Willye White, Sarah Will, Abie Grossfeld, Andrea Mead-Lawrence, Peter Ueberroth and the 1992 men's basketball team. Read More | More News
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Cheryl Haworth: A new perspective
Christina Rosales - Aug 11, 2009
Although Haworth suffered injuries prior to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, she qualified to compete for Team USA. She was hoping for a decent performance. What she got, however, was something else. Read More | More News
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Anna Tunnicliffe: Floating to victory
Joanne C. Gerstner - Aug 11, 2009
The life-changing moment did not become real until Anna Tunnicliffe was alone back in her hotel room. She experienced a very emotional medal ceremony and news conference after winning gold in Beijing. Read More | More News
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Karate: Making a case for 2016
Chrös McDougall - Aug 11, 2009
Despite claiming 100 million members of the World Karate Federation in 180 countries, karate is not on the Olympic program, but it just might be in 2016. Read More | More News
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Bonding with brothers in Beijing
Stuart Lieberman - Aug 10, 2009
Members of the USA Women's Basketball team were nowhere to be found in the athlete village during the Olympic Games last summer in Beijing. Read More | More News
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The body-breaking journey: Bryan Clay
Chrös McDougall - Aug 10, 2009
On Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, Clay became Olympic champion. His 240-point margin of victory was still the largest in the Olympic Games since the Munich 1972 Games. Read More | More News
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All-Access Interns: Athlete Pads
Stuart Lieberman, Christina Rosales - Aug 11, 2009
Stuart and Christina are summer interns at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Follow them on their final behind-the-scenes look on intern and athlete life. Read Post | More Blogs
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Rugby: Making the case for 2016
Tom Robinson - Aug 11, 2009
The International Rugby Board is hoping for one more major step. The IRB is behind the push to get the sport - different from the more common rugby union-into the 2016 Olympic program. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: Aug. 3 - 9, 2009
USOC - Aug 10, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of Aug 3-9, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Golf: Making the case for 2016
Tom Robinson - Aug 11, 2009
If the IOC selects golf, the sport will return to the Games after a 112-year absence. Golf only has been played in one Olympic Games, back in 1904 in St. Louis. Read More | More News
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Golden girls: Round two
Mike Miazga - Aug 07, 2009
Beach volleyball's dynamic duo of Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor won back-to-back Olympic gold medals after dominating the field at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Softball: Making a case for 2016
Mary Motzko - Aug 10, 2009
Softball players are eagerly awaiting the results of a vote that is expected to take place Thursday by the IOC which could put the sport back on the Olympic program in 2016. Read More | More News
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Squash: Making a case for 2016
Chrös McDougall - Aug 10, 2009
Seven sports are vying for two openings in the 2016 Games - squash, baseball, golf, karate, roller sports, rugby sevens and softball. Read More | More News
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Baseball: Making a case for 2016
Andy Jasner - Aug 10, 2009
Topping a World Series title is tough. But there is one possibility that could rival that experience - playing for an Olympic gold medal. Read More | More News
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Olympic debut: A shot at greatness
Christina Rosales - Aug 09, 2009
Sean McLelland reminisces about his time in Beijing - from the card games he played with fellow athletes to the life he lived in the Village and about his return to the United States. Read More | More News
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Beijing opens doors to athlete dreams
Michael Blatchford - Aug 07, 2009
The chant of almost 600 athletes, coaches and staff brought me instantly through a world of emotion. With an almost Hollywood-like effect, a decade of sport flashed through my head. Read More | More News
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Fencing makes history on Day One
Jeff Gelski - Aug 07, 2009
On Aug. 9, 2008, the United States swept all three medals in the women's individual sabre fencing competition on the first day of the Beijing Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Women's Hockey
Christie Succop - Aug 07, 2009
The U.S. women's ice hockey national team has a shot at Olympic gold on the turf of its biggest opponent: Canada. Read More | More News
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April Holmes inspires minority leaders
Stuart Lieberman - Aug 07, 2009
April Holmes, a gold medalist at the 2008 Paralympic Games, was the featured motivational speaker at the USOC's Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere (F.L.A.M.E.) program. Read More | More News
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Laying the foundation for London
Chrös McDougall - Aug 07, 2009
The economy wasn't right for Howard Bach to put his finance and risk management degree to work, so he decided to stick with badminton and take one more shot at Olympic gold. Read More | More News
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Jack Huczek: Brotherhood on the court
Andy Jasner - Aug 06, 2009
From the time he first learned to walk, Jack Huczek has had a racquet in his hands. And by age 8, he was playing on the national level as a junior. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Mary Lou Retton
Christie Succop - Aug 05, 2009
At the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games, Mary Lou Retton, the girl next door, became the first American woman to win gold in the gymnastics individual all-around competition. Read More | More News
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Remembering L.A. 1984: Edwin Moses
Christina Rosales - Aug 04, 2009
Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses talks about his amazing winning streak and the honor of being an Olympian. Watch Video | More Video
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Photos of the Week: July 27- Aug 2, 2009
USOC - Aug 03, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of July 27- Aug 2, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Women win gold despite Canadian protest
USA Water Polo - Aug 01, 2009
A protest lodged by Canada following last night's 7-6 defeat at the hands of the USA Women's Senior National Team was formally denied this morning in a meeting with FINA officials. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Matt Antoine
Christie Succop - Jul 31, 2009
Antoine saw skeleton when he was watching the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic Games. He decided he wanted to be the one on his stomach sliding down the ice head first at 80 mph. Read More | More News
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Remembering L.A. 1984: Teresa Edwards
Christina Rosales - Aug 03, 2009
Five-time Olympic medalist Teresa Edwards recalls her first Olympic Games. Watch Video | More Video
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All-Access Interns: Amazing Awaits
Stuart Lieberman, Christina Rosales - Jul 31, 2009
Stuart and Christina are summer interns at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Follow them each week as they bring you a new behind-the-scenes look on intern and athlete life. Visit Blog | More Blogs
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Ted & Shred: Taking care of business
Peggy Shinn - Jul 31, 2009
Ted Ligety started Shred, his own goggle company. Ligety will head to Vancouver as a favorite to medal again, and as one of his sport's up-and-coming businessmen. Read More | More News
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Remebering L.A. 1984: Teresa Edwards
Christina Rosales - Aug 03, 2009
Five-time Olympic medalist Teresa Edwards recalls her first Olympic Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Carrie Steinseifer: Sharing the podium
Amy Rosewater - Jul 30, 2009
Carrie Steinseifer Bates was just 16 when she competed in the 1984 Olympic Games. But unlike her daughters, Steinseifer Bates didn't grow up with much knowledge of the Olympics. Read More | More News
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Women advance to gold medal game
USA Water Polo - Jul 31, 2009
The USA Women's Senior National Team is headed back to the Gold Medal game at the FINA World Championships after an 8-7 defeat of Greece on Wednesday. Read More | More News
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Nancy Hogshead: Double the gold
Mary Motzko - Jul 30, 2009
Nancy Hogshead, considered a swimming veteran by the 1984 Olympic Games, contributed to the first ever double gold-medal finish in Olympic swimming history in Los Angeles. Read More | More News
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Remembering Los Angeles 1984
Christina Rosales - Jul 29, 2009
Team USA celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games. Tune in to relive highlights of the twenty-third Olympiad. Today's video features George DiCarlo (swimming). Watch Video | More Video
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Phelps makes waves again
USA Swimming - Jul 29, 2009
Michael Phelps set a new world record in the 200-meter butterfly and Team USA claimed four more medals on the fourth night of the Swimming World Championships in Rome. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Karch Kiraly
Christie Succop - Jul 29, 2009
At the Atlanta Games in 1996, Karch Kiraly became the first volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals. Read More | More News
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L.A. Games 25th Anniversary: In the pool
USOC - Jul 30, 2009
Team USA celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games with photos, video and feature stories. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Landeros has eyes on Vancouver
Clay Latimer - Jul 28, 2009
Nikko Landeros was scared. Lying in a hospital bed after losing his legs in a car accident, one dark thought chasing another, the high school junior was beset by worries about the future. Read More | More News
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Tyler Clary: Recognition at the pool
Brian Peloza - Jul 29, 2009
Just like all of the other athletes, Tyler Clary left the 2009 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming Championships in Indianapolis by walking through the room that holds the IUPUI Natatorium's competition pool. Read More | More News
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Remembering the 1984 Olympic Games
USOC - Jul 29, 2009
For the next three days, Team USA will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games with photos, videos and feature stories. Tune-in to re-live highlights of the 23rd Olympiad. View Gallery | More Galleries
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New training site to open in Oklahoma
USOC - Jul 28, 2009
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the United States Olympic Committee, Stephanie Streeter, announced the designation of two U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Sites in Oklahoma today. Read More | More News
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Aaron Peirsol: Keeping the pace
Brian Peloza - Jul 28, 2009
Peirsol will keep going even if he didn't qualify for the 100 back finals, which are set for tonight. Read More | More News
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David Thompson: Making some noise
Chrös McDougall - Jul 27, 2009
Meet David Thompson, a battle-tested goalie for USA Team Handball with big hopes for the future. He is 29, but believes he will still be a part of USA Team Handball for years to come. Read More | More News
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A pair of champions
Brian Peloza - Jul 27, 2009
At 16, Elizabeth Beisel is looking forward to her newfound status as part of the "older" crowd at the Swimming World Championships, while Elizabeth Pelton is considered a rookie at age 15. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: July 20-26
USOC - Jul 27, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of July 20-26, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Swimming relay team does it again
USA Swimming - Jul 27, 2009
The United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay won gold and set a meet record on the first night of pool action at the 2009 FINA World Championships. Read More | More News
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Kukors brings in first individual gold
USA Swimming - Jul 28, 2009
Kukors wins gold in world record time, Soni lowers breaststroke world mark on second night of pool swimming at FINA World Championships. Read More | More News
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2009 FINA World Championships begin
Brian Peloza - Jul 26, 2009
Competitors should never count out Rebecca Soni. The 22-year-old appears primed to break her own world record during the 2009 FINA World Championships, which begin today in Rome. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Sasha Cohen
Christie Succop - Jul 25, 2009
Sasha Cohen delighted the figure skating world when she announced her comeback for the Vancouver Games. Read More | More News
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Still going strong: Tim Hutten
Tom Robinson - Jul 25, 2009
Tim Hutten is back with many of his Beijing teammates this week at the world championships in Rome. Read More | More News
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Jr. Olympic Skills Competition results
Stuart Lieberman - Jul 25, 2009
The Jr. Olympic Skills Competition Finals reults are in from Friday's competition in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More | More News
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Swimming community remembers Coach Darr
Scott McDonald - Jul 25, 2009
Darr was laid back yet innovative. Those are the memories his many talented swimmers will have of a legendary coach who suffered a heart attack and died July 6. Read More | More News
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Samantha Peszek: Grabbing back on
Chrös McDougall - Jul 24, 2009
Samantha Peszek might be more famous for what she didn't do at the 2008 Beijing Olympics than what she did. But 11 months later, she has put that behind her. Read More | More News
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Chris Carmichael: Coaching a champion
Stuart Lieberman - Jul 23, 2009
Team USA had the chance to talk with Chris Carmichael - Lance Armstrong's personal coach for nearly 20 years - about training Armstrong for the Tour de France. Read More | More News
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Gillette adds soul to track and field
Christina Rosales - Jul 23, 2009
The two-time Paralympic silver medalist has also devoted much of his free time to making soulful R&B music when he isn't training at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center. Read More | More News
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USOC more than doubles fundraising goal
USOC - Jul 23, 2009
The USOC more than doubled the initial fundraising goal of $2 million centered around its new initiative "America Supports Team USA." From Memorial Day through July 4th, the USOC raised $4.4 million. Read More | More News
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Olivia Blatchford: Leading the way
Chrös McDougall - Jul 23, 2009
The U.S. junior squash team goes into the Junior World Championships later this month with hopes for its first-ever medal, and 16-year-old Olivia Blatchford is leading the way. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Kerri Strug
Christie Succop - Jul 22, 2009
Thirteen years ago, gymnast Kerri Strug landed a vault that won the team gold medal for the Magnificent Seven at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Read More | More News
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Coach K and staff to return
USA Basketball - Jul 22, 2009
The USA Men's Basketball National Team coaching staff which led Team USA to gold at the 2008 Olympic Games, will continue to lead the program through 2012. Read More | More News
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Traveling the world's beaches
Clay Latimer - Jul 22, 2009
Jen Kessy and April Ross have been playing in some of the world's most prestigious tournaments, and in the meantime have established themselves as medal contenders for the 2012 Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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All-Access Interns: Food and nutrition
Stuart Lieberman - Jul 21, 2009
Stuart and Christina are summer interns at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Follow them each week as they bring you a new behind-the-scenes look on intern and athlete life. Read Post | More Blogs
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Softball wins third World Cup title
USA Softball - Jul 21, 2009
The USA Softball Women's National Team secured its third World Cup title with a 3-1 decision over Australia Monday night in front of 4,737 fans. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Tyler Jewell
Christie Succop - Jul 20, 2009
Giant slalom snowboarder Tyler Jewell is trying to emerge as the face of his sport as he prepares for the Vancouver Olympic Games in February. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: July 13-19
USOC - Jul 20, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of July 13-19, 2009 View Gallery | More Galleries
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Jr. Synchro National Team Training Camp
USOC - Jul 21, 2009
Members of the Jr. Synchronized Swimming program are currently at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., for a team training camp. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Abby Wambach scores 100th career goal
USA Soccer - Jul 20, 2009
Abby Wambach scored her 100th career goal in her hometown to lead the U.S. Women's National Team to a 1-0 victory against Canada in front of 8,443 wildly appreciative fans at Marina Auto Stadium. Read More | More News
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Grimmette and Martin back on track
Peggy Shinn - Jul 20, 2009
Two-time Olympic medalists Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin are preparing for their fourth Olympics together (and Grimmette's fifth overall). Will they take gold this time? Read More | More News
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U.S. breaks through in diving
USA Diving - Jul 18, 2009
Kristian Ipsen had never been to a World Championships before. The enormity of the competition was a little unnerving for the 16-year-old, but he had three-time Olympian Troy Dumais beside him. Read More | More News
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Twenty Team USA athletes win ESPY Awards
USOC - Jul 17, 2009
In its 17th year, the ESPY Awards commemorated the most exciting moments, greatest achievements and top performances in athletics around the globe on July 15 in Los Angeles. Read More | More News
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Mary Beth Dunnichay dives into Worlds
Lonny Goldsmith - Jul 17, 2009
With one Olympic Games already under her belt, Dunnichay said she feels confident going into this year's World Championships. Read More | More News
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Tony Benshoof heads to camp
Tony Benshoof - Jul 17, 2009
It's finally summer training camp time! Although we all spend our summers at our respective homes throughout the United States, we always get together for a least one training camp during the summer. Read Post | More Blogs
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Watch Karate Nationals LIVE!
USOC - Jul 19, 2009
Tune in today to watch the Karate Nationals live from Ft. Lauderdale starting at 8 a.m. EST. Read More
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Jimi Flowers: Coach, Character, Friend
Aimee Berg - Jul 16, 2009
On July 10, the former Auburn and Paralympic swim coach died in a climbing accident at age 47. Athletes and friends honor the man who made an imprint on their lives. Read More | More News
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F.L.A.M.E. participants announced
USOC - Jul 16, 2009
The USOC announced today that 30 minority student leaders from schools across the country have been selected to attend the USOC's Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere program. Read More | More News
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Alissa Haber: Keeping the sport alive
Mary Motzko - Jul 16, 2009
With the sport of softball in jeopardy for the 2016 Olympic Games, many newcomers like Alissa Haber must just keep playing. Read More | More News
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Testing limits: Eli Bremer
Chrös McDougall - Jul 16, 2009
Eli Bremer competed in modern pentathlon at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games last summer, but since then the rules of the sport have changed. Read More | More News
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Athletes in Afghanistan: Part 2
Graham Watanabe - Jul 15, 2009
Graham Watanabe (Snowboardcross)reports his travels to Afghanistan to visit troops in late June. Read Post | More Blogs
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Time of Flowers' service confirmed
USOC - Jul 13, 2009
Details on Jimi Flowers' memorial service and information on how to donate to a trust fund established for his children are now available. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Jim Thorpe
Christie Succop - Jul 15, 2009
Recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time --- and by some as the greatest --- Jim Thorpe won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon in the Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1912. Read More | More News
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All-Access Interns: Community Day
Christina Rosales and Stuart Lieberman - Jul 15, 2009
Stuart and Christina are summer interns at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Follow them each week as they bring you a new behind-the-scenes look on intern and athlete life. Read More | More News
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Rhode, Hancock win National titles
USA Shooting - Jul 15, 2009
Kim Rhode, the 2008 Olympic silver medalist, and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock earned national titles in the Skeet event Tuesday at the 2009 USA Shooting Shotgun National Championships. Read More | More News
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Men's softball battling back
Jamie Blanchard - Jul 15, 2009
Although the USA Softball Men's National Fast Pitch Team is one of the most decorated in the world, it has been 21 years since the Americans stood atop the World Championship podium. Read More | More News
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2009 ConocoPhillips Swimming Nationals
USOC - Jul 14, 2009
Athletes compete in the 2009 ConocoPhillips Swimming National Championships & World Championship Trials on July 10, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Athletes in Afghanistan
Graham Watanabe - Jul 14, 2009
Snowboarder Graham Watanabe was invited to a trip to the Middle East with other X-Games medalists earlier this summer. Read Post | More Blogs
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A full plate: Mark Lopez, Taekwondo
Chrös McDougall - Jul 13, 2009
Mark Lopez has had his plate full the last year, both literally with Mediterranean cuisine on his honeymoon and in the world of taekwondo. Read More | More News
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U19 men grab gold
USA Basketball - Jul 13, 2009
The USA Men's U19 team used its balanced scoring attack to defeat Greece and win the gold medal at the FIBA World Championships on Sunday. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: July 6-12, 2009
USOC - Jul 13, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of July 6-12, 2009 View Gallery | More Galleries
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Peirsol sets world record at Nationals
USA Swimming - Jul 12, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS, JULY 11: Three-time Olympian Aaron Peirsol (Irvine, Calif.) set his second world record of the meet to conclude the ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships. Read More | More News
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Heather O'Reilly recalls historic game
Chrös McDougall - Jul 10, 2009
O'Reilly was inspired by the women she watched from the stands in the 1999 World Cup. In 2002, the then 17-year-old O'Reilly was named to the national team to play alongside those same women. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Andy Yohe
Christina Rosales - Jul 10, 2009
Andy Yohe recently led the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team to its first-ever world championship title. Now, he's focused on getting the same result at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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Olympic family reacts to USOC Network
USOC - Jul 08, 2009
Members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic family react to today's announcement of the U.S. Olympic Network launch. Read More | More News
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USOC saddened by loss of Jimi Flowers
USOC - Jul 11, 2009
USOC Paralympic Swimming Head Coach and National Team Manager Jimi Flowers, died tragically Friday during a climb on Capitol Peak near Aspen. Read More | More News
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Battling more than water: Eric Shanteau
Brett Knight - Jul 10, 2009
Eric Shanteau had to overcome more than most swimmers last summer at the Beijing Olympic Games, and this weekend he is fighting for a spot at the 2009 World Championships. Read More | More News
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USOC and Comcast launch Olympic Network
USOC - Jul 08, 2009
Excitement of the Olympic Movement to be Delivered 24/7 365-Days-a-Year on Multiple Platforms; Support Training and Development of American Athletes. Read More | More News
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2009 ESPY nominees
USOC - Jul 09, 2009
30 Olympic and Paralympic athletes were nominated for a 2009 ESPY Award. Voting ends Saturday. View Gallery | More Galleries
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One more chance: Zach Lund, skeleton
Andy Jasner - Jul 09, 2009
In 2002 and 2006, Zach Lund had to put his Olympic dreams on the back burner. This year, as the Vancouver Olympic Games approach, his dream might become a reality. Read More | More News
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Biathlon: Haley Johnson, Laura Spector
Peggy Shinn - Jul 08, 2009
Biathletes Haley Johnson and Laura Spector hadn't fired a rifle until they tried biathlon. Now they are working extra hard to improve their marksmanship. Read More | More News
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Kicking quietly through the water
Brett Knight - Jul 08, 2009
Nick Thoman just missed out on qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, but hopes to qualify for the World Championships this week, as he competes in the USA Swimming National Championships. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: 1936 Glenn Cunningham
Christie Succop - Jul 08, 2009
In 1936, Glenn Cunningham defied all odds. After being told by doctors he would never be able to walk again, he went on to win a silver medal at the Berlin Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Watch Volleyball Championships LIVE!
USOC - Jul 07, 2009
Watch the Junior Olympic Boys Volleyball Championships LIVE! Read More | More News
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All-Access Interns
Stuart Lieberman, Christina Rosales - Jul 07, 2009
Stuart and Christina are summer interns at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Follow them each week as they bring you a new behind-the-scenes look on intern and athlete life. Visit Blog | More Blogs
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Lucena brings passion to his performance
Clay Latimer - Jul 07, 2009
U.S. beach volleyball player Nick Lucena may have been eliminated from the World Championships on Thursday, but he has no intentions of disappearing from the scene. Read More | More News
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Torres looking for ticket to Rome
Matt Thomas - Jul 07, 2009
As the U.S. Swimming National Championships begin today, it would be foolish for anyone to doubt Dara Torres' ability to overcome obstacles and perform at a high level on a big stage. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: June 29- July 5
- Jul 06, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of June 29- July 5, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Beginning to float
Chrös McDougall - Jul 06, 2009
As the U.S. Swimming National Championships begin tomorrow, Cullen Jones has been traveling the country on a six-city tour, promoting getting in the water and teaching kids how to swim. Read More | More News
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Patrick Deneen: Moguls World Champion
Aimee Berg - Jul 06, 2009
One of the fastest mogul skiers in the world is 21-year-old Patrick Deneen. He didn't exactly come out of nowhere - or did he? Read More | More News
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U.S. Soccer continues to roll
Chrös McDougall - Jul 06, 2009
The U.S. men's national soccer team isn't taking the Gold Cup lightly, even if it is bringing a less experienced roster than it had at the FIFA Confederations Cup. Read More | More News
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Hockey players celebrate the Fourth
Dave McMahon - Jul 03, 2009
Many prospective members of the U.S. women's Olympic ice hockey team experienced their own fireworks of sorts as kids on the Fourth of July. Read More | More News
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Olympians serve America off field too
Mary Motzko - Jul 03, 2009
Modern pentathlete Eli Bremer and shooter Jason Parker have represented America in more ways than just sport. Read More | More News
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Hometown supports beloved Paralympian
Christina Rosales - Jul 03, 2009
April Holmes, fastest amputee is thankful for the support she has received from her hometown. Read More | More News
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Honoring America
USOC - Jul 02, 2009
Take a look back, as our Olympians and Paralympians celebrate victory by honoring their home nation, the United States of America. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Going for the Gold: Shannon Bahrke
Christie Succop - Jul 03, 2009
In Vancouver, Bahrke is looking to one-up her 2002 Olympic silver medal. She hopes to return with a gold medal around her neck. Read More | More News
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Hall of Fame inductees announced
USOC - Jul 01, 2009
Today, the USOC and Allstate Insurance Company announced the members of the Class of 2009 who will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate. Read More | More News
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Durlacher to represent USA in Israel
Stuart Lieberman - Jul 02, 2009
American Greco-Roman wrestler Lindsey Durlacher will be joined by more than 7,000 other Jewish athletes in Israel for the Opening Ceremony of the 2009 Maccabiah Games on July 13. Read More | More News
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Coaching spotlight: Dave Bennett
Tom Robinson - Jul 02, 2009
U.S. Wrestling coach Dave Bennett was selected as the 2008 USOC's "Doc" Counsilman Science Award honoree. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: 1960 Wilma Rudolph
Christie Succop - Jul 01, 2009
Throughout her career, four-time Olympic medalist Wilma Rudolph had to overcome tremendous odds to become known as one of the fastest women in the world. Read More | More News
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Determined to shine
Clay Latimer - Jun 30, 2009
Ashley Ivy is ambitious for the World Beach Volleyball Championships. Her determination and a lot of catch-up in beach volleyball will be the trick to winning. Read More | More News
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30 Team USA athletes up for ESPY Awards
USOC - Jun 26, 2009
With a show-leading four nominations, 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps heads a list of more than 30 U.S. Olympians and Paralympians up for 2009 ESPY Awards. Read More | More News
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Coaching Spotlight: Ken Armbruster
Andy Jasner - Jul 01, 2009
Ken Armbruster was recently named the USOC's Paralympic Coach of the Year, after leading the women's goalball team to a gold medal in Beijing in September. Read More | More News
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Watch Roller Sports Championships LIVE!
USOC - Jul 01, 2009
Tune in to teamusa.org today to watch the 2009 Roller Sports Outdoor National Championships LIVE from Colorado Springs, Colo. Coverage begins at 10 a.m. E.T. Read More | More News
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All-Access Interns
Stuart Lieberman, Christina Rosales - Jun 30, 2009
Stuart and Christina are summer interns at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Follow them each week as they bring you a new behind-the-scenes look on intern and athlete life. Visit Blog | More Blogs
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A brotherhood on and off the mat
Christina Rosales - Jun 30, 2009
Olympic wrestlers come together to teach at a benefit camp to help an injured Marine veteran. Read More | More News
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Team USA veteran a likely All-Star
Andy Jasner - Jun 30, 2009
The steep climb to making it in Major League Baseball can be extraordinarily difficult. That's why Evan Longoria's ascent to the Tampa Bay Rays is so amazing: He's made it look so easy. Read More | More News
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USA Championships wrap-up
USA Track and Field - Jun 29, 2009
The 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field in Eugene came to a close Sunday. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: June 22-28
USOC - Jun 29, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of June 22-June 28, 2009 View Gallery | More Galleries
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Going for the Gold: Bengt Walden
Christie Succop - Jun 26, 2009
Walden is hoping to represent the United States in singles in the 2010 Games in Vancouver. Read More | More News
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2009 Olympic Day
USOC - Jun 26, 2009
Americans, both young and old, around the country supported Chicago 2016 this week in honor of Olympic Day. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Coaching spotlight: Rita Gladstone
Chrös McDougall - Jun 26, 2009
After a fight to keep tennis in public schools, Rita Gladstone, Volunteer Coach of the Year, leads a successful after-school program in Florida. Read More | More News
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Team USA advances to finals
US Soccer - Jun 25, 2009
The Men's National Soccer team stuns No. 1-ranked Spain, 2-0, to advance to the finals of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: 2004 men's rowing
Christie Succop - Jun 24, 2009
At the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, the U.S. men’s eight rowing team captured gold for the first time since 1964. Read More | More News
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America Supports Team USA on NBC
USOC - Jun 24, 2009
Julie Chu and Picabo Street show support for the USOC's newest initiative "America Supports Team USA!," by rallying the nation on NBC's "The Today Show." View Gallery | More Galleries
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Olympic Day celebrated across U.S.
USOC - Jun 25, 2009
Chicago 2016, the City of Chicago and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) spearheaded efforts encouraging cities around the United States to celebrate Olympic Day on June 23. Read More | More News
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Coaching Spotlight: Rajul Sheth
Chrös McDougall - Jun 25, 2009
As Rajul Sheth's ICC Table Tennis Club grows, so do his hopes of taking a young team to the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games. Read More | More News
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Olympic Day a success
USOC - Jun 24, 2009
Americans around the country submitted more than 200 photos of Olympic Day celebrations. Read More | More News
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One step at a time: Hannah Kearney
Peggy Shinn - Jun 24, 2009
Recovered from a torn ACL and a concussion, Hannah Kearney won the overall 2009 World Cup title in moguls. In Vancouver, she just wants to ski well. A medal? Well, that would be a nice bonus. Read More | More News
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Coaching Spotlight: Hugh McCutcheon
Mike Miazga - Jun 24, 2009
Regarded by many as one of the hottest sports coaching commodities in the world, McCutcheon was recently honored as the recipient of the U.S. Olympic Committee's National Coach of the Year award. Read More | More News
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All-Access Interns
Stuart Lieberman and Christina Rosales - Jun 23, 2009
Stuart and Christina are summer interns at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Follow them each week as they bring you a new behind-the-scenes look on intern and athlete life. Read More | More News
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In their own words: Athletes rally
USOC - Jun 19, 2009
Athletes like Julie Chu are taking to the airways to rally around "America Supports Team USA"; a fundraising initiative which asks Americans to support their journey to the Olympic & Paralympic Games. Read More | More News
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Olympic Day photographs
- Jun 22, 2009
Olympic Day Celebrations have taken place in more than 150 cities across the United States. Look for photos in your area here! View Gallery | More Galleries
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U.S. celebrates Olympic Day today
USOC - Jun 23, 2009
In conjunction with its international observance, Chicago 2016, the USOC and the City of Chicago are leading efforts to commemorate Olympic Day with celebrations across the country. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Haley Johnson
Christie Succop - Jun 19, 2009
Biathlete Haley Johnson has set qualifying for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in her sights. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: June 15-21, 2009
- Jun 22, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of June 15-21, 2009 View Gallery | More Galleries
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A tribute to fathers
USOC - Jun 21, 2009
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USOC supports new White House Office
USOC - Jun 16, 2009
The U.S. Olympic Committee reacts to President Obama's announcement regarding a new White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport. Read More | More News
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USOC announces fundraising goal
USOC - Jun 18, 2009
The U. S. Olympic Committee announced its hopes to raise $2 million, up from earlier estimates of $1 million, in private donations centered around its new initiative "America Supports Team USA." Read More | More News
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1980 flag bearer, Scott Hamilton
Amy Rosewater - Jun 17, 2009
At the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, N.Y., Scott Hamilton was not even a top athlete on the U.S. team, yet he held one of the highest honors within the delegation. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Fathers salute
Christie Succop - Jun 17, 2009
Athletes of all skill levels - including Olympians and Paralympians - have dads, but most of those dads were not Olympic or Paralympic athletes themselves. Read More | More News
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The Mike and Myles Show: Gymnastics
USOC - Jun 16, 2009
Mike and Myles flip out with Andrew Elkind on this week's episode. Follow them on their last adventure with the Mike and Myles Show. Read More
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Photos of the Week: June 8-14, 2009
- Jun 16, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of June 8-14, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Olympic Day celebrations planned
USOC - Jun 15, 2009
Chicago 2016, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the City of Chicago are leading efforts to commemorate Olympic Day with celebrations across the country on June 23. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Stephani Victor
USOC - Jun 15, 2009
Meet Stephani Victor, two-time Paralympic medalist and four-time World Champion. Victor had a dominant 2009 season in which she showed she’s the one to beat heading into 2010. Watch Video | More Video
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2008 flag bearer, Lopez Lomong
Stuart Lieberman - Jun 15, 2009
Last August, Lomong rose above numerous obstacles to qualify for the Beijing Olympic Games, and he was elected by his athletic peers as the official flag-bearer of the Opening Ceremony. Read More | More News
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USOC Supports New White House Office
USOC - Jun 16, 2009
The U.S. Olympic Committee reacts to President Obama's announcement regarding a new White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport. Read More | More News
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Board approves funds for NGBs
USOC - Jun 12, 2009
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Board of Directors met today for its quarterly meeting and approved a budget of $16.5 million for winter National Governing Bodies. Read More | More News
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The Mike and Myles Show: Gymnastics
USOC - Jun 16, 2009
Mike and Myles flip out with Andrew Elkind on this week's episode. Follow them on their last adventure for the Mike and Myles Show. Watch Video | More Video
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Send Hall of Fame E-cards and vote now
USOC - Jun 01, 2009
U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame fan voting ends on June 16, and your favorite athletes need your vote. Send this E-Card to remind your friends to cast a vote and be a part of history today! Read More
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Jim Cochran is Mr. Fix It
Peggy Shinn - Jun 11, 2009
The World Cup skier is as much a mechanical engineer as he is a slalom ace Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Muhammad Ali in 1996
Christie Succop - Jun 10, 2009
The person chosen to light the Olympic cauldron isn't revealed until the moment when the flame is lit. At the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, the world held its breath as Muhammad Ali lit the cauldron. Read More | More News
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1996 Flag Bearer, Bruce Baumgartner
Marty Gitlin - Jun 12, 2009
Some Olympians don’t consider themselves particularly patriotic. They believe the medals they earn reflect little more than their own talent. Read More | More News
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Watch Boxing Nationals Live This Weekend
USOC - Jun 11, 2009
Watch live as over 400 of the United States' top amateur boxers in junior, senior and women's divisions vie for a national title at the 2009 USA Boxing National Championships. Read More
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1976 Flag Bearer, Gary Hall, Sr.
Lonny Goldsmith - Jun 11, 2009
Gary Hall Sr. held world records and won Olympic medals. If you ask him about his great honor as a swimmer though, he won't tell you about a time in the pool. Read More | More News
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2004 Flag Bearer, Dawn Staley
Andy Jasner - Jun 11, 2009
Dawn Staley played in the Final Four three times, coached Temple to six NCAA Tournaments and won Olympic gold three times. But her most memorable experience was at Opening Ceremonies in 2004. Read More | More News
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It Takes You!...Support Team USA
USOC - Jun 08, 2009
What does it take to support the U.S. Paralympic and Olympic Teams? It takes you! From now through July 4th, reach deep down and support Team USA with a $5 donation. Together we win. Watch Video | More Video
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The Mike and Myles Show: Wrestling
USOC - Jun 09, 2009
Meet Mike and Myles: an Olympian Track Cyclist and Paralympian in Judo testing their skills in different sports at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Check it out every Tuesday. Read More
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Photos of the Week: June 1-7, 2009
USOC - Jun 09, 2009
The "Photos of the Week" gallery will feature our favorite sports images and photos of Team USA during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of June 1-7, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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McPeak Will Always be a Legend
Mike Miazga - Jun 09, 2009
Women's professional beach volleyball legend Holly McPeak has announced her retirement from the sport. McPeak won the 2004 Olympic bronze medal with partner Elaine Youngs. Read More | More News
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U.S. Paralympics Selects Chef de Mission
Beth Bourgeois - Jun 09, 2009
Steve Raymond, Senior Vice President of National Accounts for Disney and ESPN Media Networks, has been selected to serve as Chef de Mission of the U.S. Team for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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First medal sparkles in gold
Marty Gitlin - Jun 07, 2009
Ryan Hadden, a member of the United States Army Marksmanship Unit, hoped to display his talent at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup Cairo, Egypt. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Apolo Anton Ohno
Christie Succop - Jun 05, 2009
With his trademark long hair, bandana and facial hair, short track speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno probably is one of the most recognizable athletes of the Winter Games. Read More | More News
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From the pool deck to the world stage
Aaron Wilson - Jun 07, 2009
After being the synchronized swimming team's replacement athlete in Beijing last summer, Meghan Kinney is now beginning to step closer to the front of the stage. Read More | More News
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Crossing over to Team Handball
Chrös McDougall - Jun 07, 2009
Carsen Chun probably would have preferred to sleep in, but when the phone rang at 9 a.m. local time in Honolulu, the 21-year-old college student picked it up. Read More | More News
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Olympic Legends Talk Hall of Fame
Chrös McDougall - Jun 04, 2009
John Naber set four world records while winning a silver and four gold medals at the 1976 Olympic Games. But he didn't think it would be enough to earn him entry into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Read More | More News
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"America Supports Team USA" Launches
USOC - Jun 03, 2009
The USOC launched a new initiative that provides Americans with opportunities to show their national pride and be part of the Olympic mission through "America Supports Team USA." Read More | More News
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Weightlifters share a strong bond
Marty Gitlin - Jun 04, 2009
Jason and Carissa Gump are not only husband and wife, but also they are two of the premier weightlifters in the United States. Read More | More News
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Watch Weightlifting Live Now
USOC - Jun 02, 2009
World Sport Chicago and USA Weightlifting are proud to host the Pan-American & National Weightlifting Championships. Watch live as these amazing athletes perform lifts in excess of 300 pounds! Read More
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Amazing Moments: 1996 Women's Soccer
Christie Succop - Jun 03, 2009
At the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, women's soccer made its debut, and Team USA won the first gold medal in the sport in front of record-breaking crowds. Read More | More News
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Kiraly up for latest challenge
Mike Miazga - Jun 02, 2009
When volleyball legend Karch Kiraly was contemplating whether to become an assistant coach on the U.S. women's national team, his oldest son, Kristian, gave him some advice. Read More | More News
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Up, up and away
Peggy Shinn - May 31, 2009
The new Elite Aerial Program is teaching the sport to the next generation of freestyle skiers Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: May 25-31
- Jun 01, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of May 25-31, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Going for the Gold: Lindsey Jacobellis
Christie Succop - May 29, 2009
In the sport of snowboardcross (SBX), a downhill snowboarding race that incorporates turns and jumps, Lindsey Jacobellis is a force to be reckoned with. Read More | More News
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Seimone Augustus' Drive to Succeed
Matt Thomas - May 31, 2009
Basketball fans know about Seimone Augustus' ability to drive to the basket. What they might not know is that away from the court what "drives" her is collecting Chevy Impalas. Read More | More News
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Vote Now for U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
USOC - May 22, 2009
Vote now for the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate, Class of 2009! Read More
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Marson is ready for anything
Andy Jasner - May 30, 2009
Lou Marson is only 22, but he's already experienced more than many veteran baseball players have in their entire careers. Read More | More News
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Catching Up With Carmelo Anthony
Matt Thomas - May 28, 2009
Two-time Olympian Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal in Beijing and the NCAA Championship in 2003. Now he is in position to join elite company if he and the Denver Nuggets can win the NBA Finals. Read More | More News
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Lysacek keeps up hectic pace
Lonny Goldsmith - May 28, 2009
Evan Lysacek is entering his off season. But you would never know it looking at his schedule this summer. Read More | More News
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PCC Awards First Research Grant
USOC - May 28, 2009
The Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) announced today the awarding of its first anti-doping research grant since the research collaborative was formed in 2008. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Michael Johnson
Christie Succop - May 27, 2009
Michael Johnson wowed the world when he won both the 200-meter and 400-meter races at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. Since then he still remains the only man to have won both races in one Games. Read More | More News
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Michael Johnson
USOC - May 28, 2009
In the 1996 Games Michael Johnson went down in history capturing double gold; on July 29 he broke an Olympic record for the 400-meter race with a time of 43.49 seconds. View Gallery | More Galleries
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USOC Unveils 2008 Coaches of the Year
USOC - May 26, 2009
U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced today the recipients of its 2008 Coach of the Year awards. Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: May 18-24, 2009
USOC - May 26, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of May 18-24, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Paralympic Military Athletes
U.S. Paralympics - May 25, 2009
In honor of Memorial Day, meet Paralympians and Paralympic hopefuls that have served our nation in the Armed Forces. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Going for the Gold: Alissa Czisny
Christie Succop - May 22, 2009
Figure skater Alissa Czisny earned an unsuspected first-place finish at the National Championships this past January, coming out on top over her toughest competitors vying for Vancouver. Read More | More News
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Andy Soule: Army Veteran & 2010 Hopeful
Jennifer Evanitsky - May 22, 2009
Andy Soule (Pearland, Texas) has the privilege of representing the United States twice: as a service member and a Paralympic hopeful. Read More | More News
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Military Program Garners Support
U.S. Paralympics - May 24, 2009
Several government and military leaders speak out on the benefit of sport as part of the rehabilitation process for service men and women with physical injuries. Watch Video | More Video
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From Opening Ceremony to Rose Ceremony
Chrös McDougall - May 21, 2009
Two-time Olympic cyclist Adam Duvendeck didn't tell many people why he was staying home on May 18 to watch the season premiere of ABC's "The Bachelorette.'' Read More | More News
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David Zhuang was no stranger to China
Marty Gitlin/Red Line Editorial - May 21, 2009
David Zhuang was born in the midsize town of Jiamen, which rests in central China. Since moving to the United States in 1990, he has visited his native country several times each year. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Bob Mathias
Christie Succop - May 20, 2009
Decathlete Bob Mathias was only 17 years old when he won his first Olympic gold medal. Four years later, he repeated his performance, setting an Olympic world record and receiving a slew of accolades. Read More | More News
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Watch Amazing Moments Video
USOC - May 20, 2009
Watch Bob Mathias earn the title of "World's Greatest Athlete" not once, but twice. Watch Video | More Video
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Johnson Wins "DWTS"
Sandy Cohen - May 20, 2009
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, the show's youngest competitor ever at 17, was named the new "Dancing" champ Tuesday, beating out fellow finalists Gilles Marini and Melissa Rycroft. Read More | More News
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Team USA Photos of the Week: May 11-17
- May 18, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of May 11-17, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Dumais/Ipsen win synchro at Grand Prix
USA Diving - May 18, 2009
Troy Dumais and Kristian Ipsen won gold in the men’s synchronized 3-meter contest at the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix. Read More | More News
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Mickie Rzepka is Making Tracks for 2010
Chrös McDougall - May 17, 2009
Growing up in suburban Detroit, Michelle Rzepka always dreamed of going to the Olympics for track & field. Little did she know she would be shooting for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Eric Bernotas
Christie Succop - May 15, 2009
Skeleton slider Eric Bernotas only first got involved in the sport at age 30. Now at 37, he is preparing for his second Olympic appearance next year in Vancouver. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold Photos: Eric Bernotas
- May 15, 2009
This week's Going for the Gold feature introduces skeleton's Eric Bernotas. View Gallery | More Galleries
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From Lake Placid to Land of 10,000 Lakes
Chrös McDougall/Red Line Editorial - May 14, 2009
Tony Benshoof lives out of his suitcase about four months a year and about three more are spent training in Lake Placid, hundreds of miles from his Midwest hometown. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: 1984 Men's Gymnastics
Christie Succop - May 13, 2009
On July 31, 1984, the men's gymnastics U.S. Olympic Team accomplished a feat that hadn't been carried out in 50 years. In front of a crowd of more than 13,000, Team USA won team gold. Read More | More News
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Watch Amazing Moments Video
USOC - May 13, 2009
Amazing Moments in Olympic History features the 1984 Mens Gymnastic Team. Watch the Video. Watch Video | More Video
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Team USA "Slump Busters" Conclusion
Aimee Berg - May 12, 2009
This is the second of two articles which analyzes how, within a six-week span, five winter athletes ended US medal droughts that had ranged from 13 years to an eternity. Read More | More News
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Team USA "Slump Busters"
Aimee Berg - May 11, 2009
This year, five winter athletes ended US medal droughts that had ranged from 13 years to an eternity. And it all took place within six weeks. Read More | More News
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Apply now to USOC F.L.A.M.E. program
- May 12, 2009
U.S. Olympic Committee Announces 2009 F.L.A.M.E. Program Information for Undergraduate and Graduate Minority Students- Applications Due June 12 Read More | More News
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Team USA Photos of the Week: May 4-10
USOC - May 11, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of May 4-10, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Sasha Cohen - Path to Vancouver
USOC - May 11, 2009
After a 3-year hiatus, 2006 Olympic Silver Medalist, Sasha Cohen recently announced her intentions to return to the ice to compete for one of two US Ladies spots at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Sasha Cohen is Back
Scottie Bibb - May 08, 2009
Sasha Cohen, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, three-time World medalist and six-time U.S. medalist, announced her intention to return to competitive figure skating today. Read More | More News
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Double Duty: Mom & Paralympic Athlete
Jennifer Evanitsky - May 10, 2009
Monica Bascio is used to waking up before the sun, but recently the reasons for her early mornings have changed. Read More | More News
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Dumais wins gold at Diving Grand Prix
Jennifer Lowery - USA Diving - May 09, 2009
Troy Dumais and Allison Brennan won gold medals Saturday at the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix on Saturday. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Steve Cash
U.S. Paralympics - May 08, 2009
This month's Going for the Gold vodcast introduces you to Team USA sledge hockey's goaltender, Steve Cash. Watch Video | More Video
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Going for the Gold: Steve Cash
U.S. Paralympics - May 08, 2009
This month's Going for the Gold vodcast introduces you to Team USA goaltender, Steve Cash. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Watch Team Handball Live on Sunday
USOC - May 05, 2009
Watch live action from the USA Team Handball Club National Championships, this Sunday, May 10th at 1:45 PM ET! Read More
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"Chairs for Champions" in Chicago
The Hartford - May 07, 2009
The Hartford and U.S. Paralympics have teamed up to donate 100 sport wheelchairs to local Paralympic sport programs in Chicago. Read More | More News
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Chicago 2016 Celebrates Olympic Week
USOC - May 04, 2009
More than 230,000 students throughout the Chicagoland area participate in week-long programming promoting Olympic values View Gallery | More Galleries
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Going for the Gold Gallery: Steve Cash
U.S. Paralympics - May 08, 2009
This month's Going for the Gold vodcast introduces you to Team USA goaltender, Steve Cash. View Gallery | More Galleries
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"Don't Be an Asterisk" up for Award
USOC - May 07, 2009
The U.S. Olympic Committee's "Don't Be an Asterisk" anti-steroids public awareness campaign was announced as one of 27 finalists for the Magazine Publishers of America's 28th Annual Kelly Awards. Read More | More News
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The Hartford’s "Chairs for Champions"
- May 07, 2009
The Hartford and U.S. Paralympics partnered with Chicago 2016 and World Sport Chicago for The Hartford’s Paralympic Chairs for Champions – the Road to Chicago 2016 at Daley Plaza. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Amazing Moments: Pat & Kelly McCormick
Christie Succop - May 06, 2009
In honor of Mother's Day we look back upon the only mother-daughter, medal-winning duo in Olympic history, divers Pat and Kelly McCormick. Read More | More News
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Watch Amazing Moments Video
USOC - May 06, 2009
Sometimes daughters fear becoming too much like their mothers, but not when your mother is a two-time Olympic champion. Meet the only mother-daughter, medal-winning duo throughout Olympic history. Watch Video | More Video
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Chicago 2016 Kicks off Olympic Week
Chicago 2016 - May 04, 2009
More than 230,000 students throughout the Chicagoland area participate in week-long programming promoting Olympic values Read More | More News
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U.S. gymnasts top Germany
Leslie King - May 03, 2009
The U.S. Women's Team handily bested its German counterparts in the team competition in the friendly exchange with Germany on May 2. Read More | More News
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Cabassol wins bronze at FINA Grand Prix
Jennifer Lowery - USA Diving - May 02, 2009
One week after winning two senior national titles, 16-year-old Michelle Cabassol claimed her first senior international medal with a bronze medal on women’s platform Saturday at the FINA Canada Cup. Read More | More News
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U.S. Men Fall to Russia, 4-1
Carly Peters - May 02, 2009
Russia scored three times on the power play en route to a 4-1 victory over the U.S. Men's National Team in qualification-round play at the 73rd annual IIHF Men's World Championship. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Todd Hays
Christie Succop - May 01, 2009
Todd Hays always thought he'd pursue a career in football. Little did he know that he'd be training to go to his fourth Olympic Winter Games in 2010 as a bobsledder. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold Video
USOC - May 01, 2009
Todd Hays talks about his quest for gold in Vancouver. Watch Video | More Video
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Amazing Moments: 1996 Synchro Team
Christie Succop - Apr 29, 2009
In 1996, the U.S. Olympic synchronized swimming team strived for perfection and gold. They achieved both. Read More | More News
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Watch Amazing Moments Video
USOC - Apr 29, 2009
Watch the 1996 Synchronized Swimming Team capture gold. Watch Video | More Video
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Watch Synchro Live Now
USOC - Apr 28, 2009
Watch the 2009 U.S. Synchronized Swimming National Championships live on TeamUSA.org this Saturday. Read More | More News
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Team USA Photos of the Week: April 20-26
- Apr 28, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of April 20-26, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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U.S. Men Topped by Sweden
Dave Fischer - Apr 29, 2009
USA Wins Group C; Plays France in First Game of Qualification Round Friday Read More | More News
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Men's Team Tops Austria, 6-1, at Worlds
Carly Peters - USA Hockey - Apr 27, 2009
Dustin Brown scored a goal and added two assists to help the U.S. Men's National Team to a 6-1 victory over Austria. Read More | More News
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Colturi wins two titles at Nationals
Jennifer Lowery - Apr 27, 2009
David Colturi won a pair of national titles and Abby Johnston won her first individual title to close out the Speedo USA Diving Spring National Championships on Sunday. Read More | More News
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U.S. Men Win Over Latvia
Carly Peters - USA Hockey - Apr 25, 2009
Jack Johnson scored twice to help the U.S. Men's National Team earn a hard fought 4-2 victory over Latvia in the opening game at the 73rd annual IIHF Men's World Championship. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Natalie Darwitz
Christie Succop - Apr 24, 2009
Natalie Darwitz, captain for women's ice hockey, helped lead her team to victory April 12, when Team USA defeated Canada 4-1 to be the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation women's world champions. Read More | More News
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Andy Newell: Putting the X in xc skiing
Peggy Shinn - Apr 22, 2009
Can Andy Newell add an Olympic medal to his two World Cup medals? Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Los Angeles 1932
Christie Succop - Apr 22, 2009
In the face of the Great Depression, the city of Los Angeles staged a successful Games that brought the nation--and the world--together. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments Video
USOC - Apr 22, 2009
In April 1923 at the 21st IOC Session in Rome, Los Angeles was named the host city for the Games of the X Olympiad to take place in 1932. Watch Video | More Video
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Goucher, Hall both third in Boston
Jill Geer - Apr 20, 2009
Americans took third in both races at the 113th Boston Marathon for the best U.S. finish since 1985 Read More | More News
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Dalhausser, Rogers win Riverside Open
Associated Press - Apr 20, 2009
RIVERSIDE, Calif.(AP) Reigning Olympic gold medalists and top-seeded Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers moved through the contenders' bracket to win the AVP Crocs Tour Riverside Open on Sunday. Read More | More News
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U.S. takes gold at World Team Trophy
icenetwork.com - Apr 18, 2009
Asada wins ladies event; Zhang, Zhang top pairs; but Americans hold on for gold at the inaugural ISU World Team Trophy. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Shaun White
USOC - Apr 17, 2009
Mention action sports and it's hard not to immediately picture Shaun White. Read More | More News
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2009 Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
USOC - Apr 16, 2009
Nominees for the 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate have been announced and voting is live on TeamUSA.org. Read More | More News
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2008 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Photos
- Apr 17, 2009
With the nominees for the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2009 announced on Thursday, we take a look back at some highlights from the Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2008. View Gallery | More Galleries
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U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Highlights
USOC - Apr 16, 2009
Check out highlights from previous U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and Distinguished Members from years past. Then cast your vote today! Watch Video | More Video
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Johnson wins 79th AAU Sullivan Award
Karen Saladyga - Apr 16, 2009
2008 Olympic balance beam gold-medalist Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, was named the recipient of the 79th Annual AAU Sullivan Award at a dinner at the New York Athletic Club. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Lake Placid 1932
USOC - Apr 15, 2009
In April 1929, the IOC unanimously voted to host the third Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, NY. Three years later, the little town in the adirondacks welcomed the world's athletes. Watch Video | More Video
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Photos of the Week: April 6- 12
- Apr 14, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of April 6-12, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Winning at Whistler
Peggy Shinn - Apr 13, 2009
U.S. athletes gained confidence and medals in 2010 test events at Whistler's Olympic venues Read More | More News
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Team USA Defends World Title
USA Hockey - Apr 13, 2009
The U.S. Women's National Team made history by successfully defending its world title with a 4-1 victory over Canada at the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women's Championship. Read More | More News
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Divers prepare for FINA World Series
Jennifer Lowery - Apr 12, 2009
The United States will send nine divers to the third leg of the 2009 FINA Diving World Series, set for April 18-19 in Sheffield, Great Britain. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold Video
U.S. Paralympics - Apr 10, 2009
Danelle and Rob Umstead talk of life on and off the mountain as they work towards Vancouver 2010. Watch Video | More Video
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Going for the Gold: The Umsteads
Jennifer Evanitsky - Apr 10, 2009
Most families use a chandelier for lighting, but in Danelle and Rob Umstead's house, a chandelier is used to display their medals. Read More | More News
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Torres talks challenges in new book
BETH HARRIS - Apr 09, 2009
Dara Torres captivated the imaginations of middle-aged weekend warriors by winning three Olympic swimming silver medals at age 41. Read More | More News
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Watch This Weekend's Live Events
USOC - Apr 08, 2009
Watch live action from Team Handball and Karate this weekend on TeamUSA.org. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: 2000 Baseball Team
USOC - Apr 08, 2009
With Opening Day this week and the 2009 baseball season underway, we take a look back at Team USA's gold medal winning performance at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Watch Video | More Video
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IOC Wraps Up in Chicago
Chicago 2016 - Apr 08, 2009
Yesterday, Chicago 2016 concluded its official presentations to the visiting International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission. Read More | More News
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From ‘pipe to ‘cross
By Peggy Shinn - Apr 07, 2009
2002 Olympic halfpipe gold medalist Ross Powers is aiming for the 2010 Olympic boardercross team Read More | More News
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Photos of the Week: March 30- April 5
USOC - Apr 07, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of March 30- April 5, 2009.
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Ron Wilson Named Men's Hockey Head Coach
USA Hockey - Apr 06, 2009
USA Hockey today named Ron Wilson, the man who led the U.S. to the gold medal in the first-ever World Cup of Hockey in 1996, as head coach of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. Read More | More News
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Four Named to Ski Hall of Fame
Tom Kelly - USSA - Apr 05, 2009
Four legendary skiing athletes were inducted Saturday into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in ceremonies at Deer Valley Resort in Park City. Read More | More News
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U.S. Claims 19 Medals in America’s Cup
Amanda Bird - Apr 04, 2009
The U.S. team wrapped up the 2008-09 competitive season with 19 medals and three overall titles in the America’s Cup finale in Lake Placid, N.Y. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Team Shuster
USOC - Apr 03, 2009
In this edition of Going for the Gold, we catch up with the recently selected 2010 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s curling. Watch Video | More Video
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Gold medalist Andrea Mead Lawrence dies
Peggy Shinn - Apr 02, 2009
Andrea Mead Lawrence, the double Olympic gold medal skier known for her fight and determination, has lost her battle with cancer. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments Video
USOC - Apr 01, 2009
Check out Vonetta Flowers' historic journey to winning an Olympic gold medal in bobsled. Watch Video | More Video
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Amazing Moments: Vonetta Flowers
USOC - Apr 01, 2009
Growing up in Birmingham, Ala. Vonetta Flowers dreamed of competing in the Olympic Games in track & field. But fate had other plans. Read More | More News
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Knipe Named Men's Volleyball Head Coach
B.J. Hoeptner Evans - Apr 01, 2009
USA Volleyball has announced that Long Beach State Men’s Head Coach Alan Knipe will be the new U.S. Men’s National Team head coach for the 2009-2012 Olympic quadrennial. Read More | More News
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Team USA Photos of the Week: March 23-29
- Mar 31, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of March 23-29, 2009.
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U.S. Soccer Comes from Behind for Tie
U.S. Soccer - Mar 28, 2009
Altidore and Hejduk Both Score Second Career Qualifying Goal Read More | More News
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Belbin and Agosto take 2nd at Worlds
BARRY WILNER - Mar 28, 2009
The Russians' powerful yet composed free dance was just enough to hold off training mates Belbin and Agosto at the World Figure Skating Championships on Friday night. Read More | More News
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Stephen Defends Pursuit Title
Lindsey Sine - Mar 28, 2009
Liz Stephen made it back to back titles as she won the women's 15K pursuit for the second year at the 2009 U.S. Distance Cross Country Championships in Fairbanks Friday. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Tony Benshoof
USOC - Mar 27, 2009
Tony Benshoof is the top U.S. luge athlete, ranked 3rd in the world and currently holds the Guinness Book of World Records for "Fastest Luge Speed," and his sights are set on the podium in 2010. Read More | More News
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Lysacek wins world title
Barry Wilner (AP) - Mar 27, 2009
Hometown boy makes good, the kind of story Hollywood loves. A short skate from the movie capital, Evan Lysacek became the first American in 13 years to win the World Figure Skating Championship. Read More | More News
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18-Year Old Phinney Busts U.S. Slump
Andy Lee - USA Cycling - Mar 26, 2009
18-year old Tayler Phinney (Boulder, CO) wins the first U.S. world championship in men's individual pursuit track cycling in 13 years. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: The Dream Team
USOC - Mar 25, 2009
In Barcelona in 1992, NBA players were allowed to compete for the first time in an Olympic Games. The result for Team USA was the greatest collection of basketball players ever assembled. Read More | More News
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Lysacek Wins 2009 Free Skate World Title
USOC - Mar 27, 2009
In an electric performance before his hometown crowd, Evan Lysacek (Los Angeles, CA) wins the first American men's free skate title in 13 years. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Watch Amazing Moments Video
USOC - Mar 25, 2009
Catch original "Dream Team" from the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Softball's heroes fight for their sport
Clay Latimer - Mar 25, 2009
It was one of those days, and there are a lot of them, when the emotional pain suddenly overwhelmed two-time Olympic gold medalist Michele Smith. Read More | More News
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Recession is hot topic at Sportaccord
Stephen Wilson - Mar 25, 2009
As the Olympic world gathers in Denver this week amid the global economic crisis, few are feeling the squeeze more than the organizers of the next Summer Olympics in London in 2012. Read More | More News
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2016 Bids Present at Sportaccord
Clay Latimer - Mar 24, 2009
A half century ago, Patrick Ryan hoped to follow in the steps of Bob Mathias, the young American decathlete who won a 1948 and 1952 Olympic gold medal. Read More | More News
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Team USA Photos of the Week: March 15-22
- Mar 24, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of March 16-22, 2009.
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LA welcomes world's best skaters
Jamie M. Blanchard - Mar 23, 2009
Fifteen of the United States' best figure skaters head to the World Championships in Los Angeles on March 22-29, looking to end the competitive season on a high note. Read More | More News
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USA places fifth in Women’s World Cup
Gary Abbott - Mar 22, 2009
The United States defeated Russia 6-1 to capture fifth place at the Women’s World Cup on Saturday. Read More | More News
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Snowboarding's Dream Team
Peggy Shinn - Mar 20, 2009
Gretchen Bleiler was the first to go, and she went big, diving down one side of the 22-foot halfpipe, up the other side, into the air and over the heads of the fans lining the pipe. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Davis & White
Christie Succop - Mar 20, 2009
Ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White were barely 10 years old when they were partnered together in 1997. Almost 12 years later, the duo still leaves its mark all over the ice. Read More | More News
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Jeremy Abbott: On an Upward Spiral
Aimee Berg - Mar 19, 2009
If Abbott permits himself to succeed next week at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles (March 23-29), he could become the first American man to win a world singles title since 1996. Read More | More News
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2010 Curling Team Trials Highlights
USOC - Mar 17, 2009
Check out highlights of the action from the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Curling, where Team McCormick and Team Shuster became the first members of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team. Watch Video | More Video
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Amazing Moments: Nikki Stone
Christie Succop - Mar 18, 2009
Inverted aerial skier Nikki Stone overcame injury and adversity to be the first American athlete to win gold in her sport at the Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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Watch the Amazing Moments Video
USOC - Mar 18, 2009
Watch Nikki Stone's gold medal winning performance at the Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games. Watch Video | More Video
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Photos of the Week: March 9-15, 2009
- Mar 16, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of March 9-15, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Team USA rallies to beat Puerto Rico 6-5
Steven Wine for The Associated Press - Mar 17, 2009
Hobbled and humbled in the World Baseball Classic, Team USA is still swinging. Read More | More News
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Photos: Competing for (pots of) Gold
- Mar 17, 2009
This gallery celebrates St. Patrick's Day with shots of Team Ireland vs Team USA and highlights a mutual love of sport competition between our two nations. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Marsicano a New Force In Speedskating
Bob Condron - Mar 15, 2009
Trevor Marsicano earned four medals in four days at the World Single Distance Championships at the Speedskating Oval in Richmond, B.C. Read More | More News
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Four lugers claim Norton National Titles
Gordy Sheer - Mar 14, 2009
Tony Benshoof ended a difficult luge season on a high note by claiming his seventh-career Norton National Championship title at the Olympic Sports Complex. Read More | More News
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Jennifer Rodriguez: One More Time
Aimee Berg - Mar 14, 2009
Jennifer Rodriguez is learning patience. She is learning to be tougher. And she is learning to stand on her own. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Storey & Washburn
Jennifer Evanitsky - Mar 13, 2009
Most college students spend their days at class and studying, but for 2010 U.S. Paralympic Team hopefuls Elitsa Storey and Brad Washburn, school is another thing in their already busy schedules. Read More | More News
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Watch Now: Going for the Gold Vodcast
U.S. Paralympics - Mar 13, 2009
In this edition of the Going for the Gold vodcast, we catch up with Paralympic alpine skiers Elitsa Storey and Brad Washburn. Watch Video | More Video
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Paralympic Games One Year Out
VANOC - Mar 12, 2009
Small-town spirit and big-city facilities ready to host world's best Paralympians Read More | More News
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Vonn Takes Super G Globe
Lindsey Sine - USSA - Mar 12, 2009
Newly crowned World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) came through with her fifth super G win in a row Thursday to clinch the Audi FIS World Cup super G title. Read More | More News
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Watch USA Curling Club Nationals Live
USA Curling - Mar 13, 2009
Watch the USA Curling Club National Championships live on TeamUSA.org on Saturday, March 14! Read More | More News
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Title A Career Milestone for Vonn
Tom Kelly - Mar 11, 2009
The World Cup crystal globe symbolizes excellence over six grueling months chasing ski racing's white circus around the world from mountain to mountain. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: 2002 Snowboard Sweep
USOC - Mar 11, 2009
With the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix winding up in Killington, Vt., we take a look back at a defining moment in the sport since it's inclusion in the Olympic Winter Games. Read More | More News
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Team USA Photos of the Week
- Mar 10, 2009
This weekly addition to the Web site will feature our favorite photos of Team USA members during a given week. Photos in this album are from the week of March 2-8, 2009. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Exclusive Video: Training in Lake Placid
USOC - Mar 09, 2009
A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the resident athletes at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y. Read More
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Ward, Sapphire win World Cup Grand Prix
Joanie Morris - Mar 07, 2009
McLain Ward and his two-time Olympic gold medal partner Sapphire claimed their second Grand Prix victory in a row Saturday night by winning the $200,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*. Read More | More News
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Shani Davis sets new world record
Peri Kinder - Mar 06, 2009
“The Fastest Ice on Earth” at the Utah Olympic Oval just got a little faster as U.S. long track speed skater Shani Davis set a new world record in the men’s 1500m. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Noelle Pikus-Pace
Christie Succop - Mar 06, 2009
Skeleton athlete Noelle Pikus-Pace has a difficult enough time trying to figure out her practice and competition schedule, let alone find a baby-sitter for her 14-month-old daughter. Read More | More News
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Watch Now: Going for the Gold Vodcast
- Mar 06, 2009
In this edition of the Going for the Gold vodcast, we catch up with skeleton athlete Noelle Pikus-Pace. Watch Video | More Video
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St. Onge Takes Gold at Worlds
Lindsey Sine - Mar 04, 2009
Ryan St. Onge (Winter Park, CO) put down two of his best jumps this season Wednesday in Japan to win gold in aerials at the 2009 FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships. Read More | More News
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Ryan St. Onge: No Fluke at All
Aimee Berg - Mar 01, 2009
Ryan St. Onge thought it was "a fluke, an accident" when he made the U.S. freestyle ski team at age 14. Twelve years later, he continues to prove himself wrong. Read More | More News
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Debbie McCormick: Curling Rock Star
Peggy Shinn - Mar 04, 2009
Debbie McCormick leads her curling team to Vancouver with calm precision Read More | More News
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Bahrke Siblings: He Jumps, She Bumps
Aimee Berg - Mar 02, 2009
It all began so casually for Shannon and Scotty Bahrke. While growing up in northern California, near Lake Tahoe, skiing was offered in their gym class at school. Read More | More News
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Holcomb Ends Drought, Wins Worlds
Tommy Hine - Mar 01, 2009
Historic victory is just "another day at the office" for Holcomb and his team of Steve Mesler, Justin Olsen and Curt Tomasevicz. Read More | More News
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Shuster wins 2010 Olympic Team Trials
Terry Kolesar - Feb 28, 2009
Although John Shuster already has won Olympic bronze, he's always dreamed of skipping a team to the gold medal. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Todd Lodwick
USOC - Feb 27, 2009
Todd Lodwick came out of retirement in a quest to stand on the Olympic podium in 2010. Read More | More News
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Men's Sleds Finish Up at Worlds
Tommy Hine - Feb 28, 2009
Britain's Adam Pengilly makes astounding comeback to the podium and Americans finish three sleds in the top 10 at Worlds. Read More | More News
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U.S. Fourth at Curling Worlds
Susan Katz - Mar 02, 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C.--The 2010 U.S. Paralympic Curling Team has finished in fourth place at the 2009 World Wheelchair Curling Championships. Read More | More News
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A Season of Ups and Downs for Uhlaender
Tommy Hine - Feb 27, 2009
The most difficult part was not being there. Katie Uhlaender knew her father was dying, and she wanted to be by his side. Read More | More News
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3 U.S. Sleds in Men's Skeleton Top Ten
Amanda Bird - Feb 28, 2009
All three of the U.S. athletes entered into the men's skeleton World Championships finished in the top ten standings today. Read More | More News
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Shuster & George Meet in Curling Finals
Terry Kolesar - Feb 27, 2009
Shuster and George will meet in the finals at 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Read More | More News
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Holcomb Leads 4-man Bobsled Worlds
Amanda Bird - Feb 28, 2009
U.S. pilot Steven Holcomb currently holds the World Championship lead in the men's four-man bobsled competition in Lake Placid, N.Y. with a lead of 0.48 seconds over a field of 22 sleds. Read More | More News
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Watch Curling Trials LIVE!
USOC - Feb 26, 2009
Live U.S. Curling Trials on Universal Sports. Fri., Feb. 27: Women’s & Men’s Semifinals (6 p.m. ET, 10 p.m. ET) Sat., Feb. 28: Women’s & Men’s Finals (12 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. ET) Read More | More News
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Lank Advances to Curling Finals
Terry Kolesar - Feb 27, 2009
McCormick and Lank to meet again in the final at 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Read More | More News
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Women's Skeleton on the Fast Track
Tommy Hine - Feb 27, 2009
Noelle Pikus-Pace was the last to know her track record had been shattered in Lake Placid on Thursday. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Eric Heiden
USOC - Feb 25, 2009
If Eric Heiden was a country, he would have finished third in the gold medal count at the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid. Read More | More News
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McCormick clinches No. 1 play-off seed
Terry Kolesar- USA Curling - Feb 26, 2009
Debbie McCormick secured the No. 1 playoff seed with an 8-1 record Wednesday night at the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials on at the Broomfield Event Center. Read More | More News
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Randall Takes Silver
Lindsey Sine/USSA - Feb 24, 2009
Kikkan Randall put her mark on an already historic Nordic Ski World Championships, taking silver in the cross country sprint to garner the highest medal for a U.S. cross country skier at Worlds. Read More | More News
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Birr leads at U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Terry Kolesar, USA Curling - Feb 23, 2009
2007 World Bronze medalist Todd Birr leads the pack with a perfect 3-0 record after picking up another win Sunday night at the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Curling. Read More | More News
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2009 U.S. Bobsled National Championships
USOC - Feb 25, 2009
With the Bobsled World Championships taking place in Lake Placid next week, check out how your favorite athletes performed on the same track during Nationals. Watch Video | More Video
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McCormick now 4-0 at Olympic Team Trials
Terry Kolesar - USA Curling - Feb 24, 2009
Defending champion Debbie McCormick is sitting in a familiar spot - alone at the top - after this morning's action at the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Broomfield Event Center. Read More | More News
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Lodwick Gold, Demong Bronze
Lindsey Sine/USSA - Feb 22, 2009
LIBEREC, Czech Republic (Feb. 22) - In an historic day for the USA, Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) took his second World Championship gold and teammate Billy Demong Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Jennifer Rodriguez
Christie Succop - Feb 20, 2009
Veteran speed skater Jennifer Rodriguez is slated to make a run for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games after a two-year hiatus following the 2006 Games in Torino. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Miracle On Ice
USOC - Feb 18, 2009
In what was arguably the most memorable moment in Olympic history, the U.S. men's ice hockey team defeated the Soviets in 1980. Watch Video | More Video
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Vonn Makes American History
Tom Kelly - Feb 22, 2009
(TARVISIO, Italy) - It's official, Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) is the winningest female ski racer in American history. Read More | More News
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Lindsey Van World Champion
Tom Kelly/ USSA - Feb 20, 2009
LIBEREC, Czech Republic (Feb. 20) - Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) stunned the field with a massive second jump Friday to become her sport's first world champion. Van Read More | More News
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Lodwick Wins Historic Gold
Tom Kelly/USSA - Feb 20, 2009
LIBEREC, Czech Republic (Feb. 20) - American Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) laid down two lengthy jumps and led the cross country to win the gold during a Read More | More News
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Bridget Sloan Comes Into Her Own
Chrös McDougall - Feb 21, 2009
Bridget Sloan didn't even have her learner's permit when she was receiving the team silver medal last summer at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. A lot has changed for Sloan since then. Read More | More News
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Mike Plant Named Chef De Mission
USOC - Feb 18, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced today that Michael (Mike) P. Plant, the Executive Vice President of Business Read More | More News
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Vancouver 2010 One-Year-Out
USOC - Feb 12, 2009
Team USA looks forward to Vancouver 2010 on the One-Year-Out, February 12, 2009. Watch Video | More Video
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Lodwick Wins Historic Gold
Tom Kelly/USSA - Feb 20, 2009
LIBEREC, Czech Republic (Feb. 20) - American Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) laid down two lengthy jumps and led the cross country to win the gold during a Read More | More News
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Jacobellis Gets 17th Career Win
Lindsey Sine/USSA - Feb 19, 2009
Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) continued to reign supreme over the world of snowboardcross. Read More | More News
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Inspired by Tragedy
Amanda Bird - Feb 16, 2009
U.S. athlete Katie Uhlaender wins silver at the final 2008-09 World Cup Skeleton competition in Park City, UT on the day her father loses battle with cancer. Read More | More News
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2009 U.S. Open in Las Vegas
Bill Kellick - USA Taekwondo - Feb 17, 2009
2009 U.S. OPEN RESULTS Feb. 12-15 Tropicana Resort Las Vegas, Nevada Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Erin Hamlin
Christie Succop - Feb 13, 2009
On February 6, 2009--after barely 88 seconds--Erin Hamlin's luge career slid into full speed as she became the first U.S. woman to ever medal at the Luge World Championships. Read More | More News
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Historic weekend for short track
Peri Kinder - Feb 16, 2009
When the U.S Short Track Speedskating team finished the last World Cup event of the season, they left with seven medals and a first place ladies team classification for the first time in history. Read More | More News
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Demong Heads to Worlds With Win
Lindsey Sine - Feb 16, 2009
Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) packed in the sixth World Cup win of his career on Sunday. Read More | More News
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Chicago 2016 Releases Bid Book
Mica Matsoff - Feb 13, 2009
Chicago 2016 Releases Candidature File Following Official Submission to International Olympic Committee. Read More | More News
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IOC invites athletes to Vancouver Games
IOC - Feb 13, 2009
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today officially invited the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of the world to attend the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Read More | More News
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Q&A: Bronze Medalist Ligety
Tom Kelly/USSA - Feb 14, 2009
VAL d'ISERE, France (Feb. 13) – The U.S. Ski Team's Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) came from behind to win giant slalom bronze with the fastest second run in the FIS Alpine Read More | More News
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Vancouver 2010: One Year Out Celebration
- Feb 13, 2009
February 12th, 2009 marked one year until the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Going for the Gold:McLaughlin & Brubaker
Jamie Blanchard & Christie Succop - Feb 12, 2009
Sixteen-year-old Keauna McLaughlin and 22-year-old Rockne Brubaker competed against each other before they became the skating powerhouse that they are known as today. Read More | More News
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Chicago 2016 Submits Bid Book to IOC
Mica Matsoff - Feb 12, 2009
Grandson of Olympic Gold Medalist, Jesse Owens, delivers Chicago 2016 Bid Book to the IOC. Read More | More News
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US Ski and Snowboard Looking Ahead
Tom Kelly/USSA - Feb 12, 2009
While winter sport competition pushes on around the world, this week, U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes look one year ahead to a competition that Read More | More News
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Check Out Vancouver!
USOC - Feb 12, 2009
Vancouver 2010 venues and more. View Gallery | More Galleries
