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New York Post

A Pennsylvania grandmother put up an impressive showing at the US Olympics’ Team trials over the weekend when she finished in third place in a race walking event – more than 20 years after she first walked away from the grueling sport. 

Michelle Rohl, 58, clinched third-place in the 20,000-kilometer race walking event in Springfield, Oregon on Saturday with a sharp time of 1:42:17. 

The bronze medal caps off an astonishing return to the sport Rohl once retired from to homeschool her five children — who are now all grown, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.



It also comes three months after...

Pa. grandmother finishes third in 20K race walking event at US Olympic Trials

The Guardian

Sky Brown and Andy Macdonald bridge a 35-year gap, giving Team GB the widest age range to feature in an Olympic skateboarding team

‘Don’t age yourself’: meet GB’s unlikely Olympic skateboard trio aged 15 to 50

We’re officially in the full swing of the 2024 Olympics season, with the trials of multiple sporting events coming to an end as the race to Paris heats up. Already we’ve had breakout stars in track and field and shock injuries and withdrawals, but one heartwarming moment came at this year’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Gymnastics. The two-day event was action packed, especially for the women’s Olympic team hopefuls, featuring a stunning performance by Suni Lee and an unfortunate ruptured achilles heel for Kayla DiCello.

What happened to Olympic gymnastics hopeful Jordan Chiles?

Team USA has its youngest member on perhaps its most star-studded team headed to Paris.

Hezly Rivera, 16, impressed the U.S. gymnastics selection committee at the 2024 Olympic Trials this past weekend in Minnesota, earning her place as fifth and the youngest member of the team. 

She’s over a decade young than teammate Simone Biles, who at 27 is one of the most decorated American athletes of all time.



“Yeah, it feels so surreal,” Rivera told NBC’s “TODAY” show on Monday morning. “I cannot believe that I’m here right now. It’s just all my hard work has been paying off. I’m so...

Hezly Rivera, 16, bound for Olympics as youngest member of US gymnastics team

Connecticut State

Connecticut will be represented by boat rowers in the upcoming ‘24 Paris Olympics. That statement holds as much truth now as it did a century ago. While Paris gets set to host the Olympic Games for the first time in 100 years, so too do boat rowers with roots in Connecticut prepare.

CT Olympians rowing in the wake of history

Black Enterprise

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Men’s United States gymnastics team appears poised to win an Olympic medal. Led by Frederick Richard, the first American man to medal at the World Championships last year, the team is brimming with confidence after qualifying Saturday for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. 



As The Athletic reports, Richard, in particular, capped a brilliant performance at the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials in Minneapolis with a declaration post-performance. “What can you expect to see from me and the team in Paris?” Richard asked the crowd after securing his spot. “Medals. You can expect...

Frederick Richard Leads USA Men’s Gymnastics To Paris Olympics

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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI

Huskers track & field sees two of its members make Olympic teams in their home countries, but none on Team USA

Nebraska Track & Field Takes on U.S. Trials, International Championships

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The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

Virginia State

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MeTV is launching a third channel that Virginia viewers will enjoy. In addition to MeTV + on June 25 MeTv Toons will premiere. Favorite old-school animation will run 24/7 featuring classics like Underdog, Alf Tales, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Captain Planet The Wacky Races, The Perils of Penelope Pitstop and more.

MeTV launches MeTV Toons channel with 24/7 animation

Tennessee State

Jillian Crooks, a Lady Vol swimming signee, secures a spot at the Paris Olympics for the Cayman Islands, her second Olympic appearance. She will be competing in the 100 free event, holding a career-best time of 55.18. Crooks, a top-10 recruit in the 2024 signing class, excels in sprint freestyle and the 100 backstroke, showcasing impressive performances even before joining the Lady Vols.

Jillian Crooks Qualifies for Second Olympics & Tennessee Lady Vols, Excels in Sprint Freestyle

Baton Rouge, LA

ClutchPoints

Olivia  Dunne, who recently completed her senior year at LSU, was a huge part of the LSU Lady Tigers gymnastics team that made history by winning their first-ever NCAA Championship in April. Despite this milestone, Dunne has decided against pursuing Olympic qualification, focusing instead on her next career steps. With less than 30 days remaining […]
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Olivia Dunne gets 100% real on Olympics, LSU future

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

California State

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Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

AI was beneficial for some of the information in this article. If you are a Virginian who loves sunflower seeds in their shells, you have probably found a prize in the bottom of the bag just like in boxes of Cracker Jacks. Instead of a ring it's encountered a piece of bark that can be found in some bags.

There is a not so welcome surprise in the bottom of some bags of sunflower seeds in the shells

TIME

The group features five veteran Olympians and five who will make their Olympic debuts at the Bercy Arena.

Meet the U.S. Gymnasts Going to the Paris Olympics

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Leanne Wong, a rising Gator senior, has been selected as a replacement athlete for the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Team, marking her second Olympic berth after serving as a replacement athlete in the 2020 Tokyo team. Leanne Wong is heading to Paris as a replacement athlete for the 2024 U.S....

Leanne Wong: U.S. Olympic Team Replacement Athlete, 2024 Gymnastics Update

Sports Illustrated

The teenager competed at trials like she had nothing to lose, and now she’s joining the oldest, most decorated U.S. women’s gymnastics squad in history at this summer's Games.

Meet Hezly Rivera, the 16-Year-Old Gymnast Headed to Paris on the U.S. Olympic Team

Molly Thompson-Smith says she's often the only mixed race climber as she prepares for Paris 2024.

Team GB climber calls for more diversity in sport

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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Heading Back to her 2nd Olympics for U.S. Rowing, PU Grad Collins Aiming to Help Women’s 8 Make Podium

PULLING IT TOGETHER: Claire Collins, second from right with visor, shows her form while rowing for the U.S. women’s 8. Former Princeton University women’s open crew...

Heading Back to her 2nd Olympics for U.S. Rowing, PU Grad Collins Aiming to Help Women’s 8 Make Podium

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