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From walk-on to Olympian: Columbia’s Jake Hoyle makes most of opportunity
Talia Massi, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Aug. 02, 2021
Jake Hoyle went from making the Columbia fencing team as a walk-on to becoming an Olympian.
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Aug. 2 Report: U.S. women’s volleyball bounces back with big win over Italy
Erin Slinde, Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Aug. 02, 2021
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August 1 Report: Florida’s Dressel brings gold medal total to five after record medley relay
Jack Johnson, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Aug. 01, 2021
Caeleb Dressel won two gold medals on the last day of the swimming competition, forever linking himself to elite company.
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Olympic shot putter Ramsey a determined advocate for children
Prince James Story, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Aug. 01, 2021
Jessica Ramsey has found fulfillment not only as an Olympic shot putter but as an advocate for children in foster care.
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Kohler’s return to Olympic rowing stage reflects power of perseverance
Kenneth Manoj, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 31, 2021
Kara’s transition from swimming to rowing could not have been smoother, learning and qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics in less than three years. But to come back after failing to qualify in 2016 and qualify for Tokyo takes more than just natural talent.
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July 31 Report: Team USA wins silver in new mixed relay triathlon
James Franks, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 31, 2021
Team USA comes within .14 seconds of gold in the mixed relay triathlon. The team was happy with the results and enjoyed the experience together.
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Police stations? Garages? Pandemic forces U.S. wrestlers to get creative
Edwin Perez, Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 30, 2021
Like so many athletes, the pandemic forced wrestlers to get creative in how they prepared for the Games.
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July 30 Report: Despite 4th place finish, U.S. women’s eight excited about direction of sport
Taiwo Adeshigbin, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 30, 2021
Although Canada ended the U.S. Olympic team’s dominating run of three consecutive gold medals in the women’s eight, Team USA finished fourth and applauded what important past legislation has done for the sport.
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Water polo standout Steffens thrives as Olympian, entrepreneur
Kerston Corns, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 29, 2021
Water polo standout Maggie Steffens thrives as Olympian and entrepreneur with her company 6-8 Sports.
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All in the family: Fencing parents reflect on raising Olympians
Talia Massi, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 29, 2021
The parents of Team USA fencing athletes respond to this question: ”Your son or daughter is an Olympian. How meaningful is that to you?”