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South Jersey Olympian Shows Off Her Gold

Stacy Proebstle — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:52:27 +0000

Two-time U.S. Women’s Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd was back on the soccer fields in South Jersey today to show off her latest asset from the London Olympic games. The Delran native and Rutgers graduate scored both U.S. goals to lead the women’s team to Olympic gold in a 2-1 victory against Japan in London. [...]

New Jersey Olympians Earn Gold At Summer Games

Kevin Williams — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:38:49 +0000

The Olympics are over for the more than 10,000 athletes who completed in London, including 20 from here in New Jersey. Clearly there were highlights for the Garden State contingent but it would be hard to top what the U.S. Women’s Soccer team accomplished with a quartet of Jersey Girls. Delran’s Carli Lloyd saved her [...]

US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:18:41 +0000

US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 4 — Michael Phelps Sets Medals Record; US Women's Gymnastics Team Wins Gold

Joe Student — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:30:38 +0000

American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history Tuesday, while the United States and China remained tied atop the overall medal count of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s Olympic action: American Olympic hero Michael Phelps swam the anchor leg for the US men’s [...]

New Jersey Olympians Winning In London

Kevin Williams — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:39:15 +0000

Monday is a big day for Rebecca Soni of Plainsboro who is the favorite to capture the gold in the Women’s 100 meter breastroke. The former West Windsor-Plainsboro swimmer won both her qualifying races and is the solid pick to win the gold…it could be the first of three for the 23-year old. FULL COVERAGE: [...]

10 Interesting Facts About New Jersey's 2012 Olympians

Meredith Chambers — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 04:51:08 +0000

One grew up never watching television. Another ironically embraced swimming after a near-drowning accident as a young boy. Two were raised in households with a league of athletic siblings. Whether playing the guitar, skydiving, or spending time with their kids during their downtime, these Olympic athletes show that there’s more to life than competitive sports

5 Olympic Things To Know For Sunday [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:35:21 +0000

Here’s what to watch for at the London Olympics on Sunday: FULL COVERAGE: 2012 Summer Olympics 1. SWIMMING: The United States, Australia and France go for gold in the final of the 4 x100m freestyle relay, a day after Michael Phelps was stunningly defeated by teammate Ryan Lochte. 2. BASKETBALL: The U.S. men’s team [...]

Meet New Jersey's Olympians

Dan Alexander — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:09:35 +0000

Twenty men and women who call New Jersey home will represent the United States at the 30th Olympiad this summer in London, including four members of the women’s soccer team, a three-time Olympian in sport shooting and a wrestling standout who’s favored to win gold. Townsquare Media NJ’s Melissa Katz profiles each athlete. Christie Rampone, [...]

Star-Studded Audience For Olympic Opening Ceremony [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:43:58 +0000

There will be monarchs, presidents, prime ministers — and David Beckham. Friday’s opening ceremony for the London Olympics is an A-list affair. Among the 60,000 spectators at Olympic Stadium will be Queen Elizabeth II — who as British head of state will officially open the games — along with royals including Prince William and his [...]