Ledecky Anchors U.S. to Silver Medal in 4×200 Freestyle Relay
The 200-meter freestyle delivered one of the most shocking results of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games thus far, as Katie Ledecky swam in the finals of an international meet and… Read More
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Phoebe Bacon’s Family Excited to Cheer Her on in 200M Backstroke From Montgomery County
Phoebe Bacon of Chevy Chase makes her Olympic debut Thursday, swimming in the Women’s 200-meter backstroke. Bacon, 18, graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda in… Read More
Olimpiadas: Ledecky Gana Medalla de oro en el Debut de 1500 Estilo Libre de Mujeres
Katie Ledecky, nativa de Bethesda y graduada de la escuela Stone Ridge, ganó la medalla de plata en los 400 metros estilo libre el lunes por la mañana, y el… Read More
After Missing Medal in 200 Free, Ledecky Wins Gold in Debut of Women’s 1500 Free
One of the greatest Olympians of all time endured perhaps the most trying moments of her incredible career. Katie Ledecky, the Bethesda native and Stone Ridge School graduate, had never… Read More
Olimpiadas: Katie Ledecky Obtiene Segundo Tiempo de Estilo Libre más Rápido de 400 Metros
Katie Ledecky dio todo lo que tenía el lunes por la mañana en Tokio (domingo por la noche en el condado de Montgomery), logrando la segunda puntuación más rápida en… Read More
Katie Ledecky’s Second-Fastest 400-Meter Freestyle Time Is Only Good Enough for Silver Medal
Katie Ledecky gave it everything she had on Monday morning in Tokyo (Sunday night in Montgomery County), turning in the second-fast performance in the women’s 400-meter freestyle of her career… Read More
Update: Bethesda Native Wilson’s Olympic Dream Is Alive as He Advances to Finals
Bethesda native Andrew Wilson, who is believed to be the first swimmer ever to compete in NCAA Division III and make the U.S. Olympic Team, kept his Olympic dream alive… Read More
Kennedy High Teacher Carries Flag in Tokyo Games Opening Ceremony
As Thea LaFond walked into the stadium and shared the duties of carrying the Dominica flag in the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday, there almost certainly were plenty of… Read More
Families and Friends Will Be Watching Olympics from Afar
As many of the best athletes in the world descend on Tokyo to compete in the Olympic Games that begin on Friday, the fulfillment of a lifelong dream will feel… Read More
MCPS Teacher Headed to Tokyo Olympics to Compete for Dominica
There were mornings when Thea LaFond could sense students peering through the gymnasium doors, waiting for the bell to ring so they could attend class. A few watched – some… Read More
UPDATE: Yappy Hour Returns to Bethesda on July 15
Update (July 8, 10:15 a.m.): Montgomery Parks announced that its Yappy Hour scheduled for July 8 is canceled due to rain. The event will now take place on July 15 from… Read More
Six with Strong Ties to County to Compete in Tokyo
Six athletes with strong ties to Montgomery County will compete for Team USA in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Combined, the six athletes look to add to previous wins… Read More