Carolinas well-represented on USA field hockey team
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 9:00 PM EDT
WCNC Charlotte 2:20 | 15 views
LONDON -- Five members of the United States field hockey team are North Carolina college graduates, and at the Olympic Stadium, they're taking it all in. "It brings chills," said Katelyn Falgowski, a UNC Chapel Hill grad. "It makes me not be able to breathe just thinking about it." Rachel Dawson, another UNC graduate said, "I just think the whole Olympic spirit is amazing. All these people coming together through sport and competing, but competing in friendship. And I think that's just such a powerful messa
Olympic diving team named
Tue, May 29, 2012 3:26 AM EDT
Olympics 0:27 | 38 views
Australia has named a team of ten divers, lead by Matthew Mitcham, to fly the flag at the London Olympics.
Athletes from all over Texas convene in Austin for Special Olympics
Fri, Feb 10, 2012 7:20 PM EST
KVUE-TV Austin 1:53 | 25 views
AUSTIN -- From power lifting to figure skating, about 2,000 athletes from across Texas are competing in the 2012 Special Olympics Texas Winter Games in Austin. Lawrence Fisher is a member of the Conroe Stars bowling team. He has a message for his rivals. "I want to take them down," he said. His teammate, Kade Maires, is soaking in all the fun. "Pretty awesome," he said. David Kight is head of the Conroe bowling delegation and is also a power lifting coach. "Oh, it's incredible just watching the
IOC signs $4.4b deal
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 3:50 AM EDT
Olympics 0:28 | 4 views
The International Olympic Committee has signed a $4.4 billion rights deal with American broadcast giant NBC.
Alexi Salamone, men's Paralympic sledge hockey
Mon, Feb 1, 2010 12:00 AM EST
2:05 | 10,697 views
Alexi, 22, is one of the best sledge hockey players in the world. This is his 2nd Paralympic Winter Games. Check out the videos and photos below to see how Alexi trained to compete in Vancouver.
Julia Mancuso, women's alpine ski
Mon, Feb 1, 2010 12:00 AM EST
1:43 | 59,236 views
Julia, 25, is the current women's Olympic giant slalom gold medal champion. Check out her videos and photos below to see how she trained to compete in her second Olympic Winter Games.
Lindsey Jacobellis, women's snowboard cross
Mon, Feb 1, 2010 12:00 AM EST
1:54 | 26,651 views
Lindsey, 24, is one of the most successful women snowboarders in the world. This is her second Olympic Winter Games. Check out the videos and photos below to see how Lindsey trained to compete in Vancouver.
Angela Ruggiero, women's ice hockey
Mon, Feb 1, 2010 12:00 AM EST
2:15 | 16,443 views
Angela is a three-time Olympic medalist, World Champion, and leader of the U.S. Women's Hockey Team. See how Angela trained to prepare for her fourth Olympic Winter Games.
