The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Friday reported that previous Los Angeles 2028 CEO. Gene Sykes has been chosen for act as executive of the board. Sykes, who regulated the fruitful bid mission to take the Summer Games back to Los Angeles, will supplant current seat Susanne Lyons. “I’m satisfied to acknowledge this job … Read more
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 was declared on Monday. Natalie Coughlin (swimming), Mia Hamm (soccer), Michelle Kwan (figure skating) and Billie Jean King (tennis) are among the inductees. Phelps, the main male swimmer to contend in five Olympic groups, possesses a record 28 Olympic decorations, including 23 golds. … Read more
The old Ali Jawad has died, and a new life awaits the powerlifting champ, whose next goal is to regain his health. The 32-year-old was not there seeking a medal in his fourth Paralympic Games, and he did not receive one. He was in Tokyo to show that he could overcome Crohn’s disease and compete … Read more
