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Oct 31, 2018

For This Swimmer, Howard University Is A Training Ground For The Olympics

Latroya Pina will represent Cape Verde in the 2020 games as part of the country’s first-ever national swim team.

Feb 09, 2017

The Dulcet Sounds Of Bob Costas Will No Longer Grace Your Olympics

He’s not retiring, but instead entering the “Brokaw phase” of his career.

Aug 25, 2016

Katie Ledecky Finds Out That Bryce Harper Makes A Pretty Good Manservant

What to do with all your Olympic medals is such a relatable conundrum.

Aug 10, 2016

After Winning Gold Medal For Team USA, Gabby Douglas Has To Defend Her Patriotism

Douglas responds to criticism that surfaced on Twitter after she didn’t put her hand over hear heart during the anthem.

Aug 08, 2016

D.C. Region Athletes Phelps And Ledecky Win Gold At Olympics

Gabby Douglas finished third behind two American teammates.

Aug 05, 2016

Where To Watch The Summer Olympics, Drink Brazilian Cocktails

District restaurants are getting their best beer, wine, and Brazilian dishes ready for celebrations.

Aug 04, 2015

Olympic Leaders Reach Out To D.C. About 2024 Bid

USOC’s chairman said they’ll make a decision by the end of the month about which city to put forth by the Sept. 15 deadline.

Jul 28, 2015

Could D.C. Make Another Attempt To Host The 2024 Summer Olympics?

If so, time is of the essence.

Jan 09, 2015

D.C. Won’t Host 2024 Olympics, So You Can Go Back To Arguing About Something Else

Boston was selected as the U.S.’s bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sep 10, 2014

Olympic Supporters To Local Officials: ‘There’s No Better Way To Hold A Coming Out Party’

“We could handle the Olympics. We could do a wonderful job with the Olympics.”

 
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