“The pentathlon is the only sport that was created for the Olympic games,” says Elaine Cheris, a former Olympic fencer who trains pentathletes. “It’s a crazy combination of sports that couldn’t be more different from each other.”
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Girls Run for Fitness and Self Esteem
Westerly Creek Elementary third grader Kam’ryn Martin proudly admits she has “fire feet.” She’s not the only one.
Olympics or Nooooolympics?
Watching the 2018 Winter Olympics from PyeongChang has been an exciting experience for many Denverites. Now many are pondering what it would be like for Denver to host its own Winter Games in 2030.
A Pitch For Ballpark History
When I walked through the front door of the National Ballpark Museum I was instantly transported to the days when I was a 14-year-old baseball fanatic.
Like college football? Here’s where to find kindred spirits.
When the leaves fall from the trees, college flags rise across the city as fans of NCAA football embrace their favorite sports season. Across Denver, signs of the area’s diverse heritage become evident. If you are among the proud, flag-displaying aficionados of college football in Denver, check out this list of bars where like-minded fans are cheering on their teams.
14ers that Look Like a Walk in the Park Can Turn Deadly
Have you been developing an urge to tackle one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks?
Ensuring Safety for DPS Student Athletes
The videos that emerged in August of East High School cheerleaders being forced into splits by a recently hired coach, Ozell Williams, have been very disturbing to the community, particularly among parents with middle and high school-aged athletes.
City To Buy Park Hill Golf Course
The City of Denver announced on September 21 that they will purchase the 155-acre Park Hill Golf Course from Clayton Early Learning Trust.
“Wheels of Justice” Celebrates 12 Years at the Courage Classic
The “Wheels of Justice” riding team will participate for the 12th consecutive year in the Children’s Hospital Colorado Courage Classic bike tour dedicated to supporting our region’s only all-inclusive, nonprofit pediatric hospital.
Winning Season for Jets Lacrosse Team
Not many people can say they play on a team with a 24 – 0 record, but a fifth and sixth grade boys lacrosse team claimed that record this spring.
DSST Wins District—Falls in Quarterfinal
Celebrating their fourth 3A District Basketball Championship win in five years, the DSST: Stapleton boys’ Knights moved on to the regional quarterfinal game where they lost a “nail biter” to the Lions from Colorado Springs Christian School with a final score of 57-53.
Celebrating Broncos as World Champions
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