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American track star Quincy Wilson’s fall is going to be a lot worse than his summer.

The 16-year-old, who won gold at the 4×400-meter relay in Paris, posted a picture with his medal on Saturday, lamenting that he would soon have to go back to high school.

“Dang, I really got school in two and a half weeks,” Wilson wrote on X, adding a broken heart emoji.

Noah Lyles’ mom says security ‘refused’ to call doctor for struggling son after he went down at Olympics

Wilson, who attends the Bullis School in Maryland, became the...

USA track star Quincy Wilson, 16, lamenting return to high school after winning Olympic gold

Seattle, WA

Among the more than 10,000 athletes, Washington state is represented at this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris with almost a dozen athletes, some from Snohomish County. The achievements of these local athletes highlight the exceptional talent and dedication found in Washington state. From gold medals to historic finishes, their performances have not only brought pride to their communities but also underscored the global impact of local talent. Their stories of perseverance and excellence continue to inspire and exemplify the spirit of the Olympic Games.

Local athletes represent the US at Summer Olympics

Women's Fastbreak On SI

A projected 2028 Team USA women's basketball roster is turning heads.

2028 USA Olympics Women's Basketball Team is Already Drawing Attention

247Sports

Current, former and future UCLA students won a total of 14 medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, capturing five gold, three silver and six bronze medals. Of the 49 Bruins representing their respective countries at the Games, 12 athletes won medals, and an additional five Bruins were coaches or staff on medal-winning teams. UCLA's all-time medal count now stands at 284 medals – 141 gold, 74 silver and 69 bronze.

Bruins Win 14 Medals at 2024 Olympics

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Ranking the 10 greatest players in Team USA history following their 17th gold medal win in the 2024 Olympics.

10 Greatest Players In Team USA History After 17th Gold At 2024 Olympics In Paris

Los Angeles, CA

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Long Beach, CA

L.A. TACO

Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

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Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Georgia State

The Current GA

Advanced Placement African American studies will be offered in Georgia high schools with state funding, Superintendent Richard Woods said Tuesday, but some members of both political parties are still wondering why there was ever any question.

Georgia schools chief reverses African American studies ‘mistake’

Sports Illustrated

These young U.S. athletes made their debuts in Paris and are primed to feature prominently in the next Summer Games in four years on home soil.

10 Athletes to Watch for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Washington, DC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

24/7 Wall St.

With a spectacular closing ceremony on August 11, the 2024 Paris Olympics entered the history books. We’ve checked out the International Olympic Committee and major media outlets to bring you our picks for the most famous athletes who grabbed the world spotlight with their jaw-dropping performances and camera-charming personalities. Let this serve to inspire you […]
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The Most Famous Athletes Who Defined the 2024 Olympics

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At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum etched their names into history with a remarkable achievement. They are the only players to win gold medals in both 3×3 and 5×5 basketball, via Sporting News.  Basketball first graced the Olympic program in 1936. In recent years, the introduction of 3×3 basketball-a fast-paced, half-court […]
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Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young make Olympics history with Team USA gold medals

Tennessee State

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The 2024 Summer Olympics concluded Sunday in Paris, France. More than 30 current or former Tennessee athletes competed in the games and six earned medals. In swimming, Erika Connolly, representing the United States, won a silver medal in the women’s 4×100-meter freestyle relay, and Mona McSharry, representing Ireland, won bronze in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke.

Six Tennessee athletes win medals at 2024 Paris Olympics

Green Bay, WI

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve was put under the microscope during her team's stressful gold medal game.

Cheryl Reeve Gets Criticized After Team USA Escapes France to Win Olympics Gold

The Spun

Noah Lyles and the United States men's basketball team each won Olympic gold medals in Paris. As much as some NBA fans may dislike the track star, he never doubted Team USA. Last year, Lyles wondered why NBA Finals winners are presented as "world champions" despite only playing in North America. ...

Noah Lyles Reacts To USA Men's Basketball Winning Gold At Olympics

TIME

On the last day of competition for the Paris Summer Olympics, the surest American bet again came through.

U.S. Women's Basketball Team Wins Gold in Olympic Final

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Athletes from around the world come together to see who’s the best at various athletic events every four years. Even […]

Countries That Dominate Certain Sports at the Summer Olympics

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Olympic Recap: Local Athletes Dominated Olympics

In an international competition that featured athletes from 184 countries, Montgomery County athletes stole the spotlight, taking home nine medals, several of them tinted gold. With...

Olympic Recap: Local Athletes Dominated Olympics

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