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Just like at the Tokyo Olympics, American cowbell clanging will be raucous again at Paris Games

Jul. 27, 2024 03:21 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Before Tokyo three years ago, the U.S. Olympic swim coaches pondered how to best support their athletes and help fire them up before a race, given there were no family or friends or fans in the stands. They turned to clanging cowbells. While spectators...

Destination Paris: Swimmer Abbey Weitzeil ready for new Olympic roles: leader, mentor, cheerleader

Jul. 12, 2024 06:02 AM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — (Editor’s note: Olympic athletes competing in the marquee sports of gymnastics, swimming and track and field train for one-shot at gold every four years with little margin for error. The Associated Press followed several of those athletes during their preparations for the...