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An eight-person rowing team practices on Lake Washington before the Windermere Cup in Seattle. Former University of Washington rowers will be competing for several nations at the Paris Olympics, including the United States, Great Britian, Italy, Germany and New Zealand.

Dawgs in the Boat: UW rowing will be well represented at Paris Olympics

July 13, 2024, 6:00am Sports

Evan Olson from Bothell was inspired to row after reading “The Boys in the Boat” as a teenager, but after finishing his Washington rowing career in the third varsity eight boat, he took a break from competing. Read story

Simone Biles smiles after competing in the floor exercise at the United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Minneapolis.

U.S. men’s basketball team has two goals for Paris: win gold and see Simone Biles

July 8, 2024, 6:31pm National Sports

Bam Adebayo has two primary goals to accomplish at the Paris Olympics. The first one is obvious: a gold medal. The second one: getting a picture with Simone Biles. Read story

Jordan Chiles celebrates after she was named to the 2024 Olympic team at the United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics, Vancouver’s Jordan Chiles joins her on U.S. team

June 30, 2024, 8:45pm Editor's Choice

Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics. So are some of her friends. Like Vancouver's Jordan Chiles. Read story

Kara Winger competes in the women's javelin throw during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials Friday, June 28, 2024, in Eugene, Ore.

Kara Winger advances to javelin finals at U.S. Olympic trials

June 28, 2024, 9:37pm National Sports

Javelin thrower Kara Winger bought herself a few more throws to turn her comeback into her fifth trip to the Olympics. Read story

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles speak between events at the United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Simone Biles moves closer to 3rd Olympic trip; Jordan Chiles very much in the mix

June 28, 2024, 9:33pm National Sports

Simone Biles is four rotations away from a third trip to the Olympics. Her all-around score of 58.900 put her well ahead of Jordan Chiles and in position to lock up an automatic berth on the five-woman team. Read story

Dylan Beard competes a heat in the men’s 110-meter hurdles during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials Monday, June 24, 2024, in Eugene, Ore.

Olympic track and field seeing dollar signs with splashy cash infusions into the sport

June 25, 2024, 6:18pm National Sports

One aspiring Olympian is taking a break from his day job at the deli section while he makes his run for Paris. Another athlete worked as a nanny, but when she left to focus on running at the Games, the family understood. Read story

Athing Mu is in last place after falling in the women's 800-meter final during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials Monday, June 24, 2024, in Eugene, Ore.

Athing Mu stumbles, falls in 800 meters, will not have chance to defend her Olympic title

June 24, 2024, 9:40pm National Sports

Olympic champion Athing Mu’s hopes for a repeat came crashing down on the backstretch of the first lap of the 800-meter final at U.S. track trials Monday. Read story

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