TOKYO—The new medal standard in Olympic women’s track has been set. American Allyson Felix stands alone at the top and still has a chance to go even higher. The 35-year-old Felix won her record 10th Olympic track medal Friday night at the Tokyo Games with a push down the home stretch of the 400 meters…
After Narrow Escape From Home Fire, American Jones Eyes Gold
TOKYO—After losing most of her home and thousands of dollars worth of boxing equipment in a fire in May, U.S. welterweight Oshae Jones said her eyes were on the gold prize now she was assured of a medal at the Tokyo Games. “I had a vision of me standing on the podium and I practise…
Team GB Shooter’s Bronze Medal at First Olympics ‘Incredible’ Achievement
Team GB shooter Matt Coward-Holley’s bronze medal in the men’s trap at the Tokyo Olympics is an “incredible” achievement, the headmaster of his former school has said. The Chelmsford-born athlete, now living in Salisbury in Wiltshire, shot 33 of 40 in the final to secure third place, finishing behind the Czech duo of gold medallist…
Former Stray Pit Bull Mix Receives Medal for Helping Save His Owner’s Life
A former stray pit bull mix is living proof that some heroes wear collars, not capes. The heroic dog who saved his owner after he went into medical distress was recognized for his bravery with a medal. Astro the American pit bull terrier alerted someone in El Paso, Texas, on April 15 when one of…
President Trump Awards National Medals for Arts and Humanities
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump awarded the National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal to several outstanding individuals. Five National Medal of Arts and three National Humanities Medals were granted. In relation to music, 90-year-old Mary Costa was decorated “for her extraordinary talent, inspiration, and contribution to the operatic arts. Her stellar career includes performances…
98-Year-Old WWII Veteran Finally Receives Medals for Combat Nearly 80 Years Late
A 98-year-old WWII veteran was just honored with the Combat Infantryman Badge nearly 80 years late. Gregory J. Slavonic, acting undersecretary of the Navy, said the veteran should’ve received this honor decades ago. “The event that is happening here today is nearly 76 years late in coming,” he said during the award ceremony on Jan. 4…
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