Bullis Track Phenom Wilson Heading to Paris Olympics
It’s official. Track star Quincy Wilson, from Bullis School in Potomac, is heading to the Paris Olympics as part of the U.S. team’s 4 x 400 meter relay pool. Wilson’s… Read More
Olympics
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Wins 1500 Meters by 20 Seconds
Katie Ledecky putting on a dominant performance is usually not surprising but when she wins an event by 20 seconds, it’s hard not to take notice. Ledecky won the 1500… Read More
Gymnast DiCello Advances to Olympic Trials
Gymnast Kayla DiCello is one step closer to participating in the Summer Olympics in Paris. DiCello finished third at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships held in Dickie’s Arena in Fort… Read More
Good Counsel Alum Snyder Qualifies for Third Straight Olympics
Kyle Snyder, a native of Woodbine and graduate of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, punched his ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games over the weekend. This… Read More
Wrestler Maroulis Qualifies for Record Third Olympics
Rockville native and Magruder High School alum Helen Maroulis qualified for the Summer Games in Paris by beating Jakarra Winchester in State College, Pa. Saturday. She becomes the first U.S.… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Ties Phelps’ Record For Individual Golds
Bethesda native Katie Ledecky added another feat to her renowned career on Tuesday, winning her 15th career individual world swimming record. Her latest win ties Ledecky with another Maryland legend,… Read More
Keeping up with Katie: Ledecky Headed to 6th World Championships
A year away from the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Bethesda native and Olympic champion swimmer Katie Ledecky seems to be hitting her stride. Ledecky joined an elite club Tuesday night… Read More
Montgomery County Curlers Growing the Game Known Mostly From Olympics
Next to hockey, curling is the most popular sport in Canada. In these parts, it’s not quite on the sports radar but there are devoted curlers in the area. Most… Read More
Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda Welcomes Home Olympic Alumna
Claire Collins, a U.S. Olympic Rower, shared her experiences competing in Tokyo at the Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda. Collins grew up in McLean, Va., and is considered a “WES Lifer,”… Read More
LaFond Processing Olympic Disappointment, Looks Ahead to 2024 Paris Games
She teaches at her alma mater, John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring and she also happens to be a world-class Olympic triple jumper. Thea LaFond is back from… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Wraps Up Busy Post Olympics New York Trip
Katie Ledecky had a very busy few days in New York after coming back from the Tokyo Olympics. After adding two gold and two silver medals to her collection which… Read More
Montgomery County Athletes Shined at Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games produced many memorable moments and athletes with strong ties to Montgomery County were involved in many. Team USA led all nations with 113 medals and… Read More