In quiet Paris suburb, Team USA elite athletes work out together at high performance training center
Team USA has its own athletic facility for close to 450 athletes to train under the same roof with state-of-the-art equipment that offers more of a team environment. The local is north of Paris in a quiet suburb.
‘A 30% BMI’: Olympians’ love-hate relationship with social media on full display at Paris Games
PARIS - Social media has become such a large part of our lives that it’s nearly impossible to lead a normal life without having at least one account. For Olympians including Ilona Maher and Simone Biles, they are experiencing the good and bad of the various platforms.
After 5th place finish in time trials, Phoenix’s Brandon McNulty has another shot for Olympic gold in cycling road race
PARIS - Tour de France veteran and Phoenix native Brandon McNulty is looking to use his grit and focus to find success in Paris Olympics’ cycling road race. He just missed the platform with a fifth place finish in the time trials.
Hoops and scholarships: Native American Basketball Invitational provides intense competition, life-altering moments
PHOENIX — Keon Talgo and Jaci Gonnie won college scholarships provided by the Native American Basketball Invitational at NABI’s 21st annual tournament in the Valley last week.
From Scottsdale to Paris: ‘Snowbird’ triathlete Kirsten Kasper takes roads and waters less traveled to Paris Olympics
PARIS - Kirsten Kasper dreamed of Olympic glory growing up, and with years of training in the Valley area, now looks to realize it on the roads and in the waters of Paris.
Men’s triathlon postponed as Seine River fails to meet safety requirements for Paris Olympics
PARIS – Despite assurances from Paris Olympics and city officials, the Seine River was unsuitable for the men’s triathlon Tuesday, with time running out for improved conditions.
Former Higley High swimmer Keaton Jones ready to showcase backstroke skills in Paris Olympics
PARIS - A rare product of Arizona age group swimming, Keaton Jones, 19, will compete in the 200-meter backstroke in the Paris Olympics. He joined Swim Neptune at 8.
Scottsdale volleyball standout and daughter of NBA great Bob Lanier forges own path as alternate for Paris Olympics
PARIS - Khalia Lanier's journey from Scottsdale to alternate at the Paris Olympics sends a message about living in a shadow of greatness and thriving. She is representing Team USA as an alternate in the Summer Games.
Mercury forward Rebecca Allen’s past trials offer hope after Olympics injury
PHOENIX – Australia continues its Olympics journey without star Rebecca Allen due to a hamstring injury. Despite the setback, past trials provide hope that the Phoenix Mercury forward will bounce back stronger.
Bonjour! With backdrop of Paris Olympics, Valley’s Alliance Francaise aims to improve understanding of French culture
PARIS – With the Paris Olympics as a backdrop, the Alliance Francaise of Greater Phoenix looks to educate those interested in French culture.
‘Bit disrespectful’: Diana Taurasi pushes back on questions about age, female stereotypes at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Diana Taurasi is tired of hearing about her age. She is focused on winning this year alongside her successful teammates, who are pushing the sport forward. Team USA opens it's Paris Olympics play today against Japan.
Cirque du Hooray: ASU celebrates swimmer Ilya Khjarun’s participation with Team Canada in Paris
PARIS - Arizona State swimmer Ilya Kharun, who will compete for Team Canada Tuesday in the Paris Olympics, comes from athletic bloodlines. His parents performed with Cirque du Soleil. Now he’s aiming for gold.
