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Results tagged “olympian”

Olympian Oscar Pistorius released on bail

Feb. 22: It was a long and emotional week for Pistorius, who is accused of premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius must surrender his passport and cannot return to his home, which was the scene of the shooting. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports.  (Nightly News)It was a long and emotional week for Pistorius, who is accused of premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius must surrender his passport and cannot return to his home, which was the scene of the shooting. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (Nightly News)

Olympian Richards-Ross' other passion? Fashion

Sept. 12: Sanya Richards-Ross achieved her dream of becoming an Olympic gold medalist in the 400m and 4x400m relay this summer at the London Olympics. Now she's in New York City for Fashion Week, and reveals to TODAY's Natalie Morales that it's her dad that worries about her most important fashion accessories – her gold medals. Sanya Richards-Ross achieved her dream of becoming an Olympic gold medalist in the 400m and 4x400m relay this summer at the London Olympics. Now she's in New York City for Fashion Week, and reveals to TODAY's Natalie Morales that it's her dad that worries about her most important fashion accessories – her gold medals. (TODAY)

Youngest U.S. Olympian to win gold: 'It was perfect'

Aug. 6: Fifteen-year-old Katie Ledecky became the youngest U.S Olympian to win gold when she ran the 800-meter free race. She calls the moment Fifteen-year-old Katie Ledecky became the youngest U.S Olympian to win gold when she ran the 800-meter free race. She calls the moment "absolutely unbelievable" and she says she wouldn't do anything differently if she had it to do again. (TODAY)

Youngest Olympian: 'It's a really great honor'

July 25: TODAY's Savannah Guthrie and Natalie Morales hear about the excitement of being on the U.S. Olympic team from five young swimmers, including Katie Ledecky, who at 15 is not only the youngest swimmer on the team but is the youngest out of all 530 athletes. TODAY's Savannah Guthrie and Natalie Morales hear about the excitement of being on the U.S. Olympic team from five young swimmers, including Katie Ledecky, who at 15 is not only the youngest swimmer on the team but is the youngest out of all 530 athletes. (TODAY)

'Apprentice' Olympian is hoping Bret gets better

May 21: Olympian Summer Sanders, who was fired, chats with TODAY about her Olympian Summer Sanders, who was fired, chats with TODAY about her "Celebrity Apprentice" competitor Bret Michaels and her scheduled return on the show's finale. 

Olympian talks 'Gold Medal Fitness,' 2012

May 11: Olympic champion swimmer Dara Torres reveals how you can get a winner's physique in her new book Olympic champion swimmer Dara Torres reveals how you can get a winner's physique in her new book "Gold Medal Fitness." She also discusses her potential to compete in London's Summer Games at age 45 

Olympian goes for gold in kitchen

Feb. 20: Figure skater Brian Boitano joins TODAY's Lester Holt to display some of his moves in the kitchen. Figure skater Brian Boitano joins TODAY's Lester Holt to display some of his moves in the kitchen. 

Downhill is a dream for Olympian Vonn

Feb. 9: U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn speaks with TODAY's Matt Lauer and recalls her passion for downhill competition at an early age. U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn speaks with TODAY's Matt Lauer and recalls her passion for downhill competition at an early age. 

Olympian credits father-daughter bond

Feb. 4: TODAY's Natalie Morales shares the story of freestyle skier Emily Cook and her father Don, who has helped Emily though extraordinary challenges on the road to Vancouver. TODAY's Natalie Morales shares the story of freestyle skier Emily Cook and her father Don, who has helped Emily though extraordinary challenges on the road to Vancouver. 

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