These dedicated runners have done every LA Marathon for nearly 4 decades
The Los Angeles Marathon’s Legacy Runners have walked, run or used a wheelchair in every race since the event began in 1986.
Team USA athletes to receive $200K for Olympic, Paralympic Games participation
A new program means US athletes who compete at the Olympics or Paralympics will be eligible to receive thousands in ...
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Ending 31-Year Drought, US Marathon Runner Sends a Firm Message to IOC for LA Olympics
"Your story seems like it’s out of nowhere." The TV reporter's disbelief mirrored what many felt on Sunday, March 16, under ...
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Many U.S. Olympians struggle to get by. Now they’ll get a $100,000 retirement boost
For many U.S. Olympic athletes, going for gold can also mean going broke as they shell out thousands of dollars for elite coaching and equipment while forgoing employment to train around the clock.
Olympics-Race for IOC presidency enters home stretch with election this week
With Thomas Bach's reign nearing its final curtain, all seven contenders are making their last plays, hoping they’ve done ...
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US Olympians will get $100K after they retire from record-breaking donation to US Olympic team
The U.S. is among the few countries whose government does not fund its Olympic program or its athletes. The U.S. team is dependent on sponsorship and media deals (for around 75-80% of its revenue ...
Olympic candidate Coe backs athletes calling for climate issues to be a priority in global sports
The impact of climate change on the global sports calendar will be a priority issue for Sebastian Coe if he wins the IOC's ...
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US offers $10M reward for fugitive Olympic snowboarder accused of running a deadly drug ring
LOS ANGELES — There’s a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada ...