Tag: 2012 London Olympic Games
Brazilian weightlifter Reis out of Tokyo Olympics for doping
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's Olympic Committee said Friday that heavyweight weightlifter Fernando Reis has been suspended for doping and will not compete at...
Former 400-meter hurdles champion Hejnova pulls out of Tokyo
PRAGUE — Zuzana Hejnova, a two-time world champion in the 400-meter hurdles, won't compete in the Tokyo Olympics due to an Achilles tendon injury,...
Early losses haven’t been detrimental in Olympic volleyball
If the past two Olympics have proven anything when it comes to indoor volleyball it's the fact that slow starts are far from detrimental.
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Mixed teams to make debut in triathlon at Tokyo Olympics
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Gwen Jorgensen gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in the sport. It was an incredible performance from Jorgensen,...
Olympic road races yield early drama for delayed Tokyo Games
The men's and women's road races kick off the cycling program at every Summer Olympics, yet the pair of races that will depart from...
Andy Murray picked for British team to defend Olympic gold
LONDON — Two-time defending champion Andy Murray will attempt to win his third consecutive Olympic gold medal after being named to the British team...
Johansen to lead US diving team at 3rd straight Olympics
INDIANAPOLIS — Drew Johansen will serve as head coach of the U.S. diving team for the third straight Olympics.
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One down, one to go: Ledecky starts busy night with win
OMAHA, Neb. — Katie Ledecky got started on a very busy night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials by winning the 200-meter freestyle Wednesday,...
Downs, Schnell capture final spots on US Olympic diving team
INDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Downs defeated a pair of Olympians to win the men’s 3-meter springboard title at the U.S. diving trials, earning a trip...
Olympic, professional boxing champ Shields wins MMA debut
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — From the squared circle to the cage, Claressa Shields simply can't lose.
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