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BMX racer Felicia Stancil shares how family tragedy sparked her Olympic dream
Felicia Stancil, a Lake Villa native and elite women’s world champion in BMX racing, is on her second quest for Olympic glory after falling short of medaling at the Tokyo Games by less than half... -
Hometown Hopefuls: Felicia Stancil shares emotional introduction to BMX
On this episode of Hometown Hopefuls, NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos talks with BMX racer Felicia Stancil. The suburban Chicago native shares the story about her mom’s death and how it led to ... -
England reaches Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Bellingham, Kane spark comeback win over Slovakia
England reached the Euro 2024 quarterfinals after tournament-saving goals by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in stoppage time and extra time, respectively.
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Gabby Thomas wins 200m at US Olympic trials, Sha'Carri Richardson finishes 4th
Sha’Carri Richardson got passed on the outside down the stretch and finished fourth in the 200-meter final at U.S. track trials Saturday, meaning she’ll only have one chance for an individ... -
Lyles sets US Olympic Trials record in men's 200m final
Noah Lyles kept his hopes for the sprint double at the Olympics alive Saturday night, coming from behind to win the 200 meters at the U.S. track trials in 19.53 seconds, the fastest time in the world ... -
Gabby Thomas wins women's 200m at US Olympic Trials
Gabby Thomas soared to victory in the women’s 200m final with a time of 21.81 seconds to book her spot in Paris, her second Olympic Games.
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Modern pentathlon at 2024 Olympics in Paris explained: Events, history, scoring
The modern pentathlon differs slightly from its ancient predecessor, but the event will still be a thrilling and demanding competition at the 2024 Olympics in Paris this summer.
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Fred Richard and Brody Malone headline the U.S. Olympic men's gymnastics team
The 20-year-old gymnast and founder of the “ Frederick Flips ” brand headlines the U.S. men’s Olympic gymnastics team that will head to France next month with legitimate medal hopes.
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Trampoline at the 2024 Olympics: Terms, rules, what to know in 2024
What exactly is trampoline? How does it work? And what do all the terms mean? Here’s everything to know about trampoline at the Olympics.
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Sha'carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas to face off in 200-meter final
Thomas and Richardson are ranked No. 2 and 6, respectively, in the current world rankings for the 200 meters.
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Simone Biles moves closer to 3rd Olympic trip as injuries mount behind her at US trials
Simone Biles is four rotations away from a third trip to the Olympics. The rest of the team is up in the air after injuries to Shilese Jones and Kayla DiCello.
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How this three-time Olympian and med school student avoids burnout: ‘I recognize the signs'
Kat Holmes has been competing on the international fencing circuit since she was 15.
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Why so many Olympic hopefuls are running in all-black, unbranded gear
Rather than running in branded apparel, effectively providing free advertising, some Olympic hopefuls opt to wear Bandit Running’s all-black kits and warmups.
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Climate change is threatening Olympic sports. These athletes want to do something about it
A group of “EcoAthletes” plan to use the spotlight of the Summer Olympics to highlight the need for global climate action. National climate reporter Chase Cain talks with Olympians and professional athletes who say climate change is threatening the future of sports.
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What are the twisties? How Simone Biles bounced back from the gymnastics phenomenon
Simone Biles is poised for Paris three years after dealing with the twisties on the Olympic stage. Here’s a breakdown of the phenomenon and how it impacts gymnasts in the air.
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French cuisine gets a lot more green for the Olympics
In its goal to host the first carbon-neutral Olympic Games, Paris 2024 will serve more plant-forward meals for athletes, staff, and fans. The host committee is also sourcing 80% of all meals from within France. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us how French cuisine is getting a lot more green.