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From training to Olympic village: Rudy Winkler's journey to the 2024 Paris Games
Sand Lake, NY (WRGB) — The 2024 Paris have technically already started – with sports like rugby and soccer getting a head start but tomorrow is the Opening Ceremonies – marking the official start of the games. Sand Lake’s very own Rudy Winkler is hopping over the...
Averill Park graduate Winkler competing again in hammer throw
This is the third Olympics for Averill Park graduate Rudy Winkler. Winkler is competing in the men’s hammer throw. Winkler finished in the top three of the U.S. Olympic trials in June. The former NewsChannel 13 Athlete of the Week is a two-time national champion. He placed seventh at the Olympics in Tokyo. He has had some injuries, but said he now feels healthy and ready to make a run for a medal.
Mexico Squad Edges Berkshire Force at World Series
FLORENCE, Ala. -- The Berkshire Force travel softball team Saturday morning scored a run in the bottom of the sixth and had the tying run on second base but dropped a 4-3 decision to Mexico in pool play at the Babe Ruth World Series. Needing two runs to stay alive...
Big Three Emerge for Title Chase at Albany-Saratoga – DTD Exclusive
Things at the top of the point standings at Albany-Saratoga Speedway are getting congested as three drivers are vying for the top spot. Last Friday night, the three drivers in the hunt to date finished in the top three positions, with Jack Lehner earning his third win of the season, Peter Britten, the current point leader, finishing in second, and Marc Johnson coming home third. Coincidentally, Lehner’s win on Friday tied him for the most this season with Johnson at three.
Former UAlbany Track & Field Star, Grace Claxton, Ready to Compete in 2024 Paris Games
Albany, N.Y. — The 2024 Paris Games are set to begin Friday night and we have yet another Olympian with (518) ties. Grace Claxton, Former UAlbany Track & Field standout, will compete in her second Olympic Games, running in the 400 meter hurdles. Claxton, a member of team Puerto...
Summer track club Sky’s the Limit sending 31 to Junior Olympics
Earlier this week, we told you about one organization that’s keeping kids off the streets and active during the summer. Sky’s the Limit is a track and field club that has 31 kids who have qualified for the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
UAlbany Football Ready to Build off 2023 Success, Make Run at Playoffs Again in '24
Albany, N.Y. — Some of the three best words in all of sport: Football is back!. Wednesday morning, The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) held their preseason media day. UAlbany Football a participant and they're ready to build off a miraculous season in 2023. The Great Danes came out of...
UAlbany Women’s Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Academic Honors with 12 Student-Athletes on Honor Roll
The University at Albany women's lacrosse team names 12 student-athletes to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, with the team also recognized as an IWLCA Honor Squad for the 2023-24 academic year. 12 student-athletes named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. Team awarded as an IWLCA Honor Squad for posting a...
Women’s Golf to Host Invitational, Announces Fall Schedule
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women's golf team is set for an exciting fall as the Great Danes announced the first half of their 2024-25 schedule, Thursday. This fall's slate includes an exciting first for the Great Danes and head coach Colleen Cashman. "This upcoming season is going...
Albany Great Danes Men’s Basketball Extends Offer to Ibrahim Gati, Promising Forward from Niger
Class of 2025 The Darrow School (N.Y.) forward Ibrahim Gati yesterday he has received an offer from Division I University of Albany Great Danes Men’s basketball program, according to reports. The 6-foot-10 Niamey, Niger, native also holds an offer from Garder-Webb, per VerbalCommits.com. Gati’s length and long arms allows...
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