2008 Summer Olympics - Athletes
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SafeSport bans Paralympic swimmer Robert Griswold
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has permanently banned Robert Griswold, Paralympic swimmer who was accused of sexually assaulting an autistic teammate at the Games in 2021 and for about a year after that.
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Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong to compete in Enhanced Games
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Hunter Armstrong plans to swim in the PED-friendly Enhanced Games while still pursuing hopes to compete in the 2028 Olympics.
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Ex-NFL exec named 1st Major League Volleyball commissioner
Former NFL executive Jaime Weston has been named the first commissioner of Major League Volleyball.
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Diving World Cup canceled after surge of violence in Mexico
The Diving World Cup scheduled for next week outside of Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, has been canceled due to safety concerns in the area.
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U.S. Olympic flag-bearers: Knight, Bates, Jackson, more
Evan Bates and Hilary Knight are the latest U.S. athletes who will serve as Olympic flag-bearers. Check out previous recipients of the honor.
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What are the longest U.S. medal droughts at the Olympics?
Though the U.S. excelled at the 2024 Paris Games, there are medal droughts that still need to be broken during upcoming Olympic cycles.
