Ledecky Gives Shout-Out to her Grandparents After Winning Olympic Gold

July 29, 2021

U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won the Olympic gold medal July 28 for the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle, a new event, on the heels of coming in fifth place in the 200-meter freestyle.

Catholic University Grad Brings Passion, Focus to BMX Olympic Event

July 28, 2021

When the interview with Olympic cyclist Felicia Stancil began, the 26-year-old Indianapolis resident said it would be great if one particular story could be shared with people. It’s a story about her and her father, Jamie, a former professional BMX racer who introduced her to the sport.

Faith Helps Guide Cyclist on the Road to Her Olympic Dream

July 28, 2021

The road ahead is a busy and joyful one for 28-year-old Coryn Rivera, starting with the dream that she has been racing toward since she was 10: representing the United States as an Olympic athlete in cycling, the sport she loves.

Sports Round-Up July 31

July 28, 2021

Sue Bird became the first player in WNBA history to reach 3,000 career assists

Runner’s Surge to Become Olympian Starts With Faith in God and Self

July 28, 2021

As Cole Hocker approached the starting line for the biggest race of his life, he paused for a moment to follow his usual prerace routine of saying a prayer.

Local Interest in Summer Sports Programs Bucks National Trend

July 27, 2021

Christ the King’s Associate Athletic Director Joseph Arbitello — who participated in the high school’s inaugural sports camp in 1991 and currently runs the basketball and soccer camps — is happy to see summer camps operating again.

Notre Dame Alum is First American to win Individual Gold in Foil Fencing

July 27, 2021

“Golden is thy fame, indeed,” the University of Notre Dame in Indiana tweeted July 25 after Lee Kiefer, class of 2017, won the gold medal in women’s foil fencing at the Tokyo Games.