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Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics after having already previously won gold in the high jump twice and once in the long jump. Townsend got the crowd going for each of his six attempts at the long jump trial Friday. The Stockton, California native has an upper right shoulder impairment after sustaining nerve damage at birth. He competes in his top event, the high jump, on Saturday.
Free swim lessons gain momentum
ZERO DROWNINGS PROGRAM: Miami-Dade follows state’s voucher plan with swimming lesson program for underprivileged kids. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. Miami – With Florida experiencing a higher rate of child drowning accidents than any other state since 2019, Miami-Dade County has launched a program designed to teach 4-year-old kids how to swim.
July Miami Hurricanes Player Performance Index top 30 deep dive: No. 12 P Dylan Joyce
CaneSport is breaking down the top 30 Miami players on the roster, and today we are at No. 12, Dylan Joyce. The post July Miami Hurricanes Player Performance Index top 30 deep dive: No. 12 P Dylan Joyce appeared first on On3.
Panthers host hockey clinic for girls as growth of women's hockey skyrockets
FORT LAUDERDALE - Since the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup, there's been more buzz around South Florida about hockey. With that, women's hockey has seen quite an increase. Recently the Florida Panthers held the summer skills and hockey clinic at the Panthers IceDen in Fort Lauderdale, and this one was just for the ladies. "I want to be the first girl in the NHL because my Dad was a goalie," said Eleanor, who attended the girls' hockey camp. The growth of women's hockey has skyrocketed recently. What was once only co-ed teams for girls to play on has...
Miami commit Jaden Wilkerson talks his pledge to the Hurricanes and growing bond with 2025 class: “We’re going to build something at Miami”
Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater three-star offensive tackle Jaden Wilkerson talks the Miami Hurricanes, the 2025 class and more The post Miami commit Jaden Wilkerson talks his pledge to the Hurricanes and growing bond with 2025 class: “We’re going to build something at Miami” appeared first on On3.
Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Charity Golf Tournament benefits local charities
Golfers took to the links on June 19 to support several local charities during the inaugural Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. The contest at the Miami Lakes Golf Club raised $4,000, which will benefit The Arc of South Florida, Angel’s Reach Foundation Inc., GiGi’s Playhouse; 4Kids Miami and The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes, according to Chamber President Fred Senra.
VIDEO: Miami Hurricanes Dynasty on College Football 25; Episode 3
Watch an episode of the Miami Hurricanes in a dynasty mode series on EA Sports College Football 25. In the third episode of the series, there are updates with five-star recruits including the top target in the class as well as playing Ball State in the third game of the season.
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