61.0°,
Mostly Cloudy
Keyword: Olympics
71 results total, viewing 51 - 60
|
Jamaican track and field athletes have become household names in the U.S., but for Elmont native Chelsea Hammond, they are simply athletes she’s competed with and against since childhood. Hammond, …
more
By Deirdre Krasula
|
8/29/12
|
|
This year’s Summer Olympic games captivated millions of Americans’ hearts and minds as athletes from all over the world competed for their respective countries. Many U.S. athletes were in the limelight in 2012, and for one local track and field star, it might not be long until she’s the one captivating hearts and minds at the Olympics.
more
By Brian Croce
|
8/29/12
|
|
The Olympic Games in London were inspirational. We witnessed truly breathtaking athletic achievement.
more
8/16/12
|
|
Twins William and Samantha Speechley, Rockville Centre residents, offered American swimmer Missy Franklin personal congratulations at Olympic Park in London, England last week.
more
8/15/12
|
|
It is a magnificent monument to American corporate hegemony, a massive eatery capable of seating 1,500 patrons at once and serving up to 14,000 diners a day –– a day.
more
7/19/12
|
|
Swimming is a great way to stay in shape and keep cool, which is why so many people love doing it. There are millions of people across the country who swim, but there aren’t many who can say they can swim with the best of the best. But one Valley Stream resident, Jack Wagner, sure can.
more
By Brian Croce
|
7/18/12
|
|
Kelly Bogart is like many dedicated Calhoun High School students. Heavily involved in clubs and sports, the 18-year-old senior is a member of the concert choir and Science Olympiads, and has participated on the lacrosse and track teams. She’s also in two Advanced Placement classes. Each day before school, she packs her pens, pencils and notebooks. The only difference is that she also carries a .117 caliber air rifle. Hey, they don’t call her “Shooter” for nothing.
more
By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com
|
1/25/12
|
|
As a teenager, athleticism and strength were never a problem for Richard Seibert, and he proved that by competing on the cross-country and wrestling teams at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville. He also proved it by becoming a six-time national champion weightlifter.
more
David Weingrad
|
11/30/11
|
|
In conjunction with the Quiksilver Pro New York Competition, Olympic snowboarder Torah Bright paid a visit to Long Beach High School to speak with physical education classes about her …
more
9/14/11
|
|
The Kiwanis Club of Merrick hosted its annual “Merr-Olympics” competition on Sunday, June 12, at Chatterton Elementary School. Dr. Richard Seibert and James Carroll chaired the event for the Kiwanis Club.
more
By David Weingrad
|
6/16/11
|
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.