Ohio University Connection
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Ohio’s marathon man, Craig Leon, barely misses Olympic cut
28 Aug 2012
As he made his way through the scenic town of Eugene, Oregon and up through the gates at famous Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, Craig Leon had to marvel at what he just accomplished. “It was a weird feeling,” he said. “At no point during training did I think I was going to [...]
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Athens Native Returns Home from Olympics with Lifelong Memories
22 Aug 2012
From small town aspirations, to international success. That has been the formula for Grenada national swimming coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron. The 34-year old Ohio University graduate and Athens native coached Esau Simpson to a Grenadian best time in the 100-meter freestyle at the Games. Simpson finished first in his heat, but failed to advance in the [...]
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Former Bobcat goes from business to broadcast
11 Aug 2012
By Melissa Wells LONDON – Women’s Basketball analyst, Debbie Antonelli, said she doesn’t take anything for granted. “I love my life and I am very blessed to be where I am right now,” she said. Antonelli has been a lead television analyst for the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big XII Conference, Southeastern Conference and CSTV’s coverage [...]
Olympic Events
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That’s the spirit
12 Aug 2012
I’ve learned that cultures are different, but people are really the same. No matter what skin color or accent or mannerisms a person has, we’re actually not that different. Men and women are all looking for their mates, their careers and their desires. But I’ve noticed that it’s in the children here where you truly [...]
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Triathlon spectators hold their ground in crowds
8 Aug 2012
LONDON — The men’s Triathlon on Tuesday, Aug. .7 drew large crowds specifically for the cycling segment of the race outside of Buckingham Palace. Some spectators went to great lengths to secure their sights on the cyclists. Perry and Jackie Griffis of Peterborough came prepared with a cardboard periscope in an effort to see the [...]
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USA pride whether in London or on the couch
6 Aug 2012
LONDON, England — Moments after Ashley Richardson came through the terminal at Heathrow Airport, she realized her Midwestern accent and Indiana University apparel made her distinctive in the convenience store line, a realization that she said bothered her. However, just days later, as Richardson and her family painted their faces and dressed in bright blues [...]
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Feature stories
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Marathon Runners are both Crazy and Patient
30 Aug 2012
Even if we lived in a world where we had to jump through a ring of fire every time we wanted to change the channel, marathon runners would still make us look lazy — and at the same time much more sane. Think about it. Marathoners run 26.2 miles, while at any second, their bodies [...]
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Ohio’s marathon man, Craig Leon, barely misses Olympic cut
28 Aug 2012
As he made his way through the scenic town of Eugene, Oregon and up through the gates at famous Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, Craig Leon had to marvel at what he just accomplished. “It was a weird feeling,” he said. “At no point during training did I think I was going to [...]
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Athens Native Returns Home from Olympics with Lifelong Memories
22 Aug 2012
From small town aspirations, to international success. That has been the formula for Grenada national swimming coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron. The 34-year old Ohio University graduate and Athens native coached Esau Simpson to a Grenadian best time in the 100-meter freestyle at the Games. Simpson finished first in his heat, but failed to advance in the [...]
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Olympic Issues
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That’s the spirit
12 Aug 2012
I’ve learned that cultures are different, but people are really the same. No matter what skin color or accent or mannerisms a person has, we’re actually not that different. Men and women are all looking for their mates, their careers and their desires. But I’ve noticed that it’s in the children here where you truly [...]
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Triathlon spectators hold their ground in crowds
8 Aug 2012
LONDON — The men’s Triathlon on Tuesday, Aug. .7 drew large crowds specifically for the cycling segment of the race outside of Buckingham Palace. Some spectators went to great lengths to secure their sights on the cyclists. Perry and Jackie Griffis of Peterborough came prepared with a cardboard periscope in an effort to see the [...]
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USA pride whether in London or on the couch
6 Aug 2012
LONDON, England — Moments after Ashley Richardson came through the terminal at Heathrow Airport, she realized her Midwestern accent and Indiana University apparel made her distinctive in the convenience store line, a realization that she said bothered her. However, just days later, as Richardson and her family painted their faces and dressed in bright blues [...]
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