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    Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Michael Phelps headlines first Towson High Athletics Hall of Fame class

    The inaugural class of the Towson High School Athletics Hall of Fame, featuring Michael Phelps (2003), Randy Dase (1972), Sue Beeler (1958), Billy Jones (1964), Jaimee Reynolds (1998) and Jack Thomas (1970), will be honored April 19 at halftime of the Hereford-Towson boys lacrosse game.
    The inaugural class of the Towson High School Athletics Hall of Fame, featuring Michael Phelps (2003), Randy Dase (1972), Sue Beeler (1958), Billy Jones (1964), Jaimee Reynolds (1998) and Jack Thomas (1970), will be honored April 19 at halftime of the...

    Tags: Schools, Johns Hopkins University, College Sports, World Games, Cornell Big Red

    2. Mar 24, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Early 20th-century marathons found a starting line in Laurel [History Matters]

    From 1909 until 1939, marathons were run from Laurel to Washington or Baltimore. After the first few marathons, they not only became AAU-sanctioned, but the race was one of the qualifying marathons for the U.S. Olympic team. There was one constant in all those years: The starting line was in front of the Laurel Hotel on the corner of Main Street and Washington Pike (Route 1southbound).
    From 1909 until 1939, marathons were run from Laurel to Washington or Baltimore. After the first few marathons, they not only became AAU-sanctioned, but the race was one of the qualifying marathons for the U.S. Olympic team. There was one constant in...

    Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Road Running, Boston Marathon, Running, Baltimore Hotels

    3. Feb 28, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  3. From Olympian to Howard County personal trainer

    A professional track athlete representing Jamaica for 12 years, Sanjay Ayre has won a race on every continent except Antarctica.
    A professional track athlete representing Jamaica for 12 years, Sanjay Ayre has won a race on every continent except Antarctica. His medal collection includes a bronze from the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, a gold from the 2004 World Championships in...

    Tags: Michael Phelps, Awards and Prizes, Philosophy, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Usain Bolt

    4. Feb 19, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Text of letter gauging Baltimore's interest in 2024 Olympics

    Text of the letter: Dear Mayor: As you may know, the United States Olympic Committee is currently considering a bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As we explore this exciting possibility, we are actively seeking to gauge the interest of U....

    Tags: International Olympic Committee, 2012 Summer Paralympics, Summer Olympics, Sports Organizations

    5. Feb 12, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Kurt Angle, Gerald Brisco discuss IOC's recommendation to cut wrestling from 2020 Olympics

    Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/olympics/sns-rt-us-olympics-sportsbre91b0kd-20130212,0,4370187.story" target="_blank">recommended that wrestling be removed from the 2020 Olympic Games</a>. The recommendation was ultimately made by secret ballot of several rounds, and wrestling was voted out from a final group that included modern pentathlon, taekwondo and field hockey.
    Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that wrestling be removed from the 2020 Olympic Games. The recommendation was ultimately made by secret ballot of several rounds, and wrestling was voted out from a final group that included...

    Tags: High School Sports, Modern Pentathlon, Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling, International Olympic Committee

    6. Dec 18, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Private funding keeps Maryland men's outdoor track & field running

    The Maryland men's outdoor track and field team will be able to operate at least until the school enters the Big Ten in July 2014, Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson said in a news release Tuesday.
    The Maryland men's outdoor track and field team will be able to operate at least until the school enters the Big Ten in July 2014, Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson said in a news release Tuesday. Maryland said the $888,000 raised via private...

    Tags: Kevin Anderson, Maryland Terrapins, Big Ten Network (tv network), College Sports, University of Maryland, College Park

    7. Dec 12, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  7. Bits & Pieces: Vigorito leaves behind lasting legacy in triathlon community

    The man most responsible for the popularity of the sport of triathlon in Howard County has decided to retire. Robert "Vigo" Vigorito, who founded the Columbia Triathlon Association, will be stepping down as of Dec. 31. It all started for Vigorito in the...

    Tags: Triathlon, Craig Alexander, Fractured Rib, Injuries and Wounds, International Olympic Committee

    8. Jul 15, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Legacy of Dream Team casts shadow on 2012 U.S. Olympic basketball team

    As an NBA assistant coach since retiring after a Hall of Fame career, Patrick Ewing might have a better seat than many of his contemporaries to compare this year's U.S. Olympic men's basketball team to the fabled Dream Team of 20 years ago.
    As an NBA assistant coach since retiring after a Hall of Fame career, Patrick Ewing might have a better seat than many of his contemporaries to compare this year's U.S. Olympic men's basketball team to the fabled Dream Team of 20 years ago. Ewing was one...

    Tags: Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin, Magic Johnson, Russell Westbrook, Deron Williams

    9. Jun 30, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Montgomery Co. kayaker hopes third Olympics will be the charm

    Scott Parsons keeps going.
    Scott Parsons keeps going. Long after the older brother he idolized growing up in Ohio quit his own competitive kayak racing career, long after the best friend he met through their kayaking families did the same, Parsons is like Peter Pan in a wet suit,...

    Tags: Canoeing and Kayaking, FIFA World Cup, Awards and Prizes, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Dara Torres

    10. Jul 7, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. McCoughtry now ready for key role on Olympic team

    When Angel McCoughtry steps on the floor of Basketball Arena in London later this month, she won't play in front of the largest crowd of her life.
    When Angel McCoughtry steps on the floor of Basketball Arena in London later this month, she won't play in front of the largest crowd of her life. In her country's opening game against Croatia on July 28, the Baltimore native won't face the best...

    Tags: Atlanta Dream, Tamika Catchings, Maya Moore, Basketball, Geno Auriemma

    11. Jul 21, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Hopkins study finds paddle motion is superior swimming stroke

    The research involved laser scans, underwater video and special animation software. And it took thousands of hours of computer time to run simulations that crunched complex fluid mechanics equations.
    The research involved laser scans, underwater video and special animation software. And it took thousands of hours of computer time to run simulations that crunched complex fluid mechanics equations. All of this scientific firepower was thrown at one...

    Tags: Animation (genre), Technology, Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Research

    12. Jul 26, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Coffee Companion for July 26, 2012

    <em>Each morning, Monday through Friday, we'll hook you up with some reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday.</em>
    The Baltimore Sun
    Each morning, Monday through Friday, we'll hook you up with some reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday. ** Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis arrived at training camp Wednesday. Find out why you just...

    Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Ray Rice, Cal Ripken, Jr., Buck Showalter, Michael Phelps

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