Category: Press
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Skye Blakely: Rising from Adversity on the Road to the Olympics
Skye Blakely is more than just a name in the world of gymnastics; she is a symbol of resilience, determination and the fierce spirit of an athlete chasing an Olympic dream. With the Paris 2024 Olympics in her rearview mirror, this North Texas native has faced challenges that could have sidelined lesser competitors. From a…
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Coppell names Sept. 24 ‘Chiaka Ogbogu Day’
Olympic volleyball star Chiaka Ogbogu returned to her hometown Tuesday, Sept. 24 as the city council honored her with a proclamation declaring “Chiaka Ogbogu Day.” The council unanimously approved the recognition, celebrating Ogbogu’s recent success with the U.S. Women’s Volleyball team. Coppell Mayor Wes Mays said it was an easy decision to recognize her talent.…
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Behind Olympian Brooke Raboutou’s Runway Debut at Paris Fashion Week
Teen Vogue Is there anything Brooke Raboutou can’t do? From winning a silver medal to strutting down the runway, the 23-year-old athlete has a knack for making momentous firsts. Just a few weeks after winning silver in the combined bouldering and lead climbing event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, the rock climber has returned to Paris—this…
