Olympian
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A Washington, D.C., judge dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn with prejudice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Posting a video of the room’s remote-controlled drapes opening one morning, the Olympian revealed that she had asked interior designer Diamond Hadley to create the kind of ambiance typically found at a high-end resort.
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
Celebrity-led programmes still featured in the Authored Documentary category, with documentaries from Olympian Sir Chris Hoy, former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson, and Sharon Osbourne's film about her late husband Ozzy among the nominees.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
But here was a former Olympian telling me that he could turn me into a top fencer.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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Running past her fellow Olympians in Centennial Olympic Stadium made Evans finally understand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Though endurance athletes—from Olympians to amateur runners—are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal issues, the spectacle generated backlash and stirred a debate: Had extreme fitness gone too far?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
So is this the end of the road for one of Britain's greatest Olympians, or can he turn the tide in time for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028?
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
All the other Library Olympians, including Marjory’s worthless teammates, were at the pizza place next door to the motel, having dinner and probably playing more mind-numbing video games.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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