Helen Maroulis Earns Bronze in Wrestling
Helen Maroulis made history Friday, becoming the first American woman to ever win three Olympic medals in wrestling with her bronze medal win. Helen Maroulis earns an unprecedented third Olympic… Read More
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Key Takeaways from Commanders Joint Practice with Jets
Washington’s biggest test of the off season provided some sobering reminders heading into Saturday’s preseason opener. The Commanders traveled to Florham Park, New Jersey on Thursday for a joint practice… Read More
Meeting MoCo’s Wrestlers: Snyder and Maroulis Go For Gold
Two world-class freestyle wrestlers have deep ties to Montgomery County, and both are looking to take home gold in Paris. Kyle Snyder and Helen Maroulis, both multi-time Olympians, are aiming… Read More
Entrenador Local de ‘Breaking’ Acompaña al Equipo Nacional en los Juegos Olímpicos de París
Los Juegos Olímpicos de París marcan el debut del breaking (antes conocido como break dance) como evento oficial. La competencia se llevará a cabo el 9 y 10 de agosto… Read More
Commanders Celebrate 100-Year-Old Superfan from Silver Spring
On Tuesday, the biggest star at the Washington Commanders training camp practice wasn’t on the field. 100-year-old Melba Jacobson from Silver Spring has been a fan of the team for… Read More
Silver Spring’s Thea LaFond Takes Gold in Women’s Triple Jump
Former MCPS teacher, Silver Spring resident and graduate of John F. Kennedy High School Thea LaFond took gold in the women’s triple jump Saturday, winning the Caribbean island nation of… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Continues Dominance of 800 Meter Freestyle, Makes History
Katie Ledecky continued her dominance of the 800 meter freestyle Saturday, winning the event and setting a slew of records for most Olympic golds. GOAT ACTIVITY. 🇺🇸👑 KATIE LEDECKY WINS… Read More
Bacon Takes Fourth in Olympic Backstroke Event
Phoebe Bacon, a graduate of Stone Ridge, took fourth in the 200 meter backstroke Friday in Paris. Bacon, who had the fastest time in the semifinals of the event, finished… Read More
Silver Spring’s LaFond Qualifies for Olympic Final in Triple Jump
Thea LaFond, a former MCPS teacher, graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and Silver Spring resident, automatically qualified for Saturday’s final in the women’s triple jump with a 14.35… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Earns Top Seed in 800 Meter Freestyle
Katie Ledecky cruised to the top time in the women’s 800 meter freestyle prelims Friday, earning the top seed in Saturday’s final. Ledecky, who holds the World and Olympic records… Read More
‘Official Lax Girl’ Visits White Oak as MOCO Lacrosse Marks 25 Years
MOCO Lacrosse is in its 25th year as Founder Jeff Wagner continues his mission to level the playing field in Montgomery County. “Official Lax Girl” Tari Kandemiri — @officiallaxgirl on… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Makes Olympic History
Bethesda native Katie Ledecky became the most decorated women’s U.S. Olympian in history Thursday, winning her thirteenth career medal, a silver, in the 4×200 meter freestyle relay. HISTORY FOR KATIE… Read More