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Terry McDermott, Olympic speedskating gold medalist in 1964, dies at 82
Terry McDermott, who won the only gold medal for the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics and then appeared with the Beatles during their American television debut, has died. He was 82. U.S. Speedskating said in a statement posted on social media Monday that McDermott died early...
Sapporo election could restart bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Sapporo's bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics has been slowed — but not stopped — by fallout from the still-developing corruption scandal around the 2020 Tokyo Games. The pursuit could resume if Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto is re-elected on Sunday, as expected,...
Biathlon great Marte Olsbu Roeiseland retires
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Marte Olsbu Roeiseland, who made history with five medals in biathlon at the Winter Olympics last year, announced her retirement on Tuesday. The Norwegian won three gold medals and two bronze in Beijing in biathlon. Olsbu Roiseland matched the record for most...
Column: Heiden's 5 gold medals is greatest feat in sports
Even after all these years, Eric Heiden still marvels at what he accomplished during those nine days in the tiny village of Lake Placid. Five speedskating races, ranging from an all-out sprint of barely more than a lap to a grueling marathon covering more than 6 miles around the...
Little sign of Olympics in Milan with only 3 years to go
MILAN (AP) — Perched incongruously on the 44th floor of one of Milan’s modern glass skyscrapers is a ski lodge. The “baita,” which is made of reclaimed wood from trees felled in a devastating storm that hit northern Italy in 2018, is in the headquarters of the organizing...
Jessie Diggins becomes 1st American to win XC gold at worlds
PLANICA, Slovenia (AP) — Jessie Diggins became the first American to win world championship gold in an individual cross country ski race, finishing 14 seconds in front of Sweden’s Frida Karlsson on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Diggins outlasted the competition in the 10-kilometer...
