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
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
But spare a thought for those who tried and failed to stay up for the match, including former Olympian Katharine Merry.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
But here was a former Olympian telling me that he could turn me into a top fencer.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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
Those who recognise the surname may remember David Wilkie as one of the most iconic British Olympians of his era.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
At Milan Cortina, Italy’s Winter Olympians produced their best ever medal haul to finish behind only powerhouses Norway and Team USA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav is hosting a four-day event celebrating “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” this summer in Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
On the first of August, Louie and the other Olympians were driven through Berlin for the opening ceremonies.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
