Olympian
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Plus, an Olympian is charged with damaging the D.C. reflecting pool, and celebs use special-ops tactics to keep their weddings private.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
A former US Olympian accused of vandalizing Washington's newly renovated Reflecting Pool was charged on Thursday with a felony and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, a federal prosecutor said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The review comes after an intense period of campaigning involving charities, Olympian Sir Chris Hoy, who has terminal prostate cancer, as well as former Prime Ministers David Cameron and Rishi Sunak.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
“Yes, Brittany is the Olympian, but now you have the next generation involved,” Yo-Landa Brown said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
With him there was no conflict except between athletes, some- thing Greek-inspired and Olympian in which victory would go to whoever was the strongest in body and heart.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
The IOC aims for the application process for 2026 Olympians to be open at the end of this year, with the first payments being made in 2027.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians have backed a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Winter Olympians have made livelihoods out of braving the conditions that most of us loathe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
He is joined by at least a half-dozen Olympians age 40 and older.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
“My lady," Nico asked, "why aren’t you with the other Olympians, fighting Typhon?”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
