Olympian
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A number of civil lawsuits have been filed against shoe manufacturers by track stars, including an Olympian, who allege, among other things, that wearing high-stack shoes with carbon plates caused injuries that derailed their careers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
The three-time Olympian said she was “in bed resting” and would “explain sooner or later” what had led to her hospitalization, while thanking the people closest to her for their support.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
In Greek mythology, the volcano was associated with the burial of the giants Typhon and Enceladus after they were defeated by the Olympian gods.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
“That he would go for treatment in the morning and then play this Olympian role is just endlessly moving,” Scott says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
‘The Olympian gods, on the other hand, have never used me, eh?’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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
He later extended the invitation to “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” for the “She’s Got Game Weekend” from July 16-19.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
Knight and Bowe are not the only American Olympians whose love story has been in the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Winter Olympians have made livelihoods out of braving the conditions that most of us loathe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
I’d forgotten that Kronos was Hera’s dad, too, along with being father to Zeus, Poseidon, and all the eldest Olympians.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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