BETHEL — Surreal is the word 17-year-old Tyler Hamel uses to describe how he feels after earning World Cup stats in December and January which could potentially lead to a spot on the US Ski and Snowboard Olympic team come winter. “It’s crazy because at this point last year, I was more worried about making […]
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Bethel based Bobsledder in Olympic qualifying events
BETHEL — Bethel’s Frankie Del Duca, qualifying Olympic bobsledding athlete was born in Florida and moved to Bethel when he was 10 years old. When he was initially visiting his uncle, he broke his leg at Sunday River while skiing. His parents asked him if he wanted to moved to Maine, and at age 10, […]
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Japan expands virus state of emergency after record spikes amid Olympics
Japan has expanded a coronavirus state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo on Friday.
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Michael Phelps knows all too well what Simone Biles is going through
Phelps said Biles’ bowing out of the competition was the kind of “eye-opening experience” that could turn into a major positive by bringing greater awareness of mental health issues.
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With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin
Athletes marched into the stadium in their usual parade of nations, some socially distanced, others clustering together in ways utterly contrary to organizers’ hopes.
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From canoe slalom to rock climbing, the Tokyo Olympics are full of intriguing yet lesser-known sports
Many of the niche sports people can watch at the Summer Games are also performed across Maine, according to local athletes.
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Lewiston’s Rancourt & Co. hand-sews 2021 Olympic sneakers for opening, closing ceremonies
“We’re making sneakers for people who are going to be on the world stage.” — President Mike Rancourt.
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American gymnastics alternate tests positive at Olympics
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee says an alternate on the United States women’s gymnastics team has tested positive for COVID-19 in a training camp in Japan.