Olympian
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Olympian and 2016 bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed during a community run in Raleigh, N.C.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro to prosecute David Hearn, a former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
Now aged 30, the Olympian has told the BBC how he eventually curbed his habit by shifting his mindset.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Former Olympian David Hearn, 67, was arrested and charged with felony vandalism, which could have seen him jailed for a decade.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Aphrodite was the most ancient Olympian, born of the sea and the blood of Ouranos.
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
These were Olympians born long, long after Lake Placid—many were babies and toddlers when the Kurt Russell movie came out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
As well as a video showcasing the Alps, there was also a performance by 25 musicians and 24 athletes – the first time Olympians have featured in the artistic elements of the closing ceremony.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 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
“Beckendorf s sacrifice wasn’t in vain. You have scattered the invasion force. New York will be safe for a time, which frees the other Olympians to deal with the bigger threat.”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
