Tag: Olympics
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Scott Wedgewood ready if Team Canada calls Avalanche goalie for the Olympics: ‘I feel like I can help’
Scott Wedgewood has not heard from Team Canada about the Olympics, but he has heard about the growing “Wedgewood for Canada” movement online. He’s ready to step in if he gets the call. “I think (TNT analyst Paul) Bissonnette posted something about it and my buddies were sending that. It’s starting to get some recognition,”…
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Lindsey Vonn says she has ‘nothing to prove’ as she prepares to return to the Winter Olympics
NEW YORK (AP) — Lindsey Vonn feels like she has “nothing to prove” in her bid to return to the Winter Olympics at the age of 41, more than two decades since her first. The American ski great with medals in multiple disciplines said Tuesday she’s not worried about tarnishing her legacy after coming out…
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Mikaela Shiffrin narrows focus toward tech races ahead of Milan-Cortina Olympics after challenges in Beijing
Mikaela Shiffrin has already ruled out competing in the downhill at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Another event may be on the way out, too. The two-time Olympic champion remains on the fence about competing in the super-G, only because of a lack of training time. She may focus on slalom and giant slalom for the Feb.…
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Olympic track medalist Paul Chelimo calls ‘beautiful’ Colorado Springs home as he navigates transition to marathon distance
On a quintessential fall October morning, Bear Creek Regional Park was alive with walkers, bikers, and runners enjoying the park’s loop trails under the backdrop of the Front Range. Besides the sounds of chirping birds and the chatter of park users, the crunch of shoes on crushed stone could be heard at a rhythmic, fast…
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Olympic SafeSport over misconduct-related restrictions
A federal judge last month dismissed a lawsuit against the Colorado-based U.S. Center for SafeSport, brought by a Florida businessman who disputed the center’s ability to impose misconduct-related restrictions on him. Derek Strine owns an equestrian event facility that is used for developing horses into Olympic competitors. He is a member of the U.S. Equestrian…
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Avalanche’s Ivan Ivan eyes NHL, Olympics after ‘rough’ second half
Ten months ago, Ivan Ivan was a revelation for the Avalanche. A few months later, he was an afterthought. With a clean slate heading into a new season, he’s extra motivated to prove his 40-game NHL stint was no fluke. It’s hard to even fathom how Ivan’s 2024-25 season took such a downturn. For the…
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Why a trio of Avalanche veterans decided to extend with Colorado
CASTLE PINES — After the Avalanche’s disappointing playoff exit at the hands of the Dallas Stars, Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland said they’d bring back the exact same team if they could. They weren’t kidding, apparently. When the Avalanche hit the ice on Thursday for training camp, they won’t look all that different from the…
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Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame announces 2025 class, adds pioneer skiers
Pioneers in extreme, freestyle and adaptive skiing are among this year’s Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame class. Two of the 2025 members, Trace Worthington and Wendy Fisher, “add range to our Hall of Fame, representing freestyle and big-mountain athletes,” chair of the Vail-based selection committee, Bill Tomcich, noted in a recent announcement. The announcement credited…
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Denver native, Colorado Preps’ Josiah Sanders taking advantage of ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ with Team USA
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Shortly after finishing basketball practice in Boulder last week, Josiah Sanders received a phone call. Sanders looked at the screen, surprised to see his soon-to-be coach Tad Boyle giving him a buzz. The University of Colorado freshman thought the timing of the call was odd considering moments earlier, he’d just talked to Boyle. But the…