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As the Rio 2016 Olympics begin to wind down, it is worth remembering that St. Louis once played host to the Olympics: the 1904 Olympics, the first to be…
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East St. Louis native Jackie Joyner-Kersee is one of the nation’s premier athletes, with 6 Olympic medals to her name. Sports Illustrated named her the…
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NewsChannel 5 reporter Casey Nolen just got back from Sochi, Russia, where he covered the Winter Games for the local NBC affiliate. As the sole reporter…
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If you thought regular ice hockey was intense, imagine being two feet closer to the puck and the sticks. It’s called sled hockey, and it’s one of the…
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After months of searching for a new practice space, the members of the St. Louis Curling Club have found a place to pursue their passion. Nancy Rogers,…
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176 St. Louis-area-born athletes have competed in the Olympic Games, according to a list at Sports-Reference.com, mostly in the Summer Games, and many in…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 30, 2013: When it comes to celebrating the area’s Olympic legacy, the St. Louis Sports Commission…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 10, 2012 - The Olympics mark a time when our global society comes together. The symbolism of the…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 1, 2009 - With the announcement of who will host the 2016 Olympic Games coming Friday in…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: September 2, 2008 - The Chinese are not afraid to point out minor shortcomings of the country and its…