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PublishedAugust 2, 2021
U.S. women’s soccer loses to Canada, 1-0, in Olympic semifinals
Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada defeated the United States.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2021
Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics team gymnastics final
'I thought it would be better if I took a step back,' says the American star, as her teammates finish second to the team representing the Russian Olympic Committee.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Japan starts COVID-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics
Japan has launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign amid questions about whether it will reach enough people quickly enough to save a Summer Olympics already delayed.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
Delay of Tokyo Games may benefit Olympic hopefuls from Maine
With the Summer Olympics and Paralympics pushed to 2021, an extra year of preparation could be a boost for four Maine natives.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2020
Organizers, IOC adamant that postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place next year
Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said last week that the games could go ahead without a vaccine.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Two of Maine’s Olympic hopefuls want Tokyo Games delayed
Casco's Kate Hall hopes the Olympics are pushed back a year or two, while Lewiston native Isaiah Harris is hoping the Summer Games will still be staged later this year.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Olympic hopeful Isaiah Harris prefers delay of Tokyo Games over cancellation
Lewiston native is hoping the Summer Games will still be staged later this year. Another potential Maine Olympian, Casco's Kate Hall, hopes the Olympics are pushed back a year or two.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
Maine to be well-represented at U.S. Olympic marathon trials
Eight runners with ties to the state, including Auburn's Ryan Smith, will compete Saturday in Atlanta, where the top three women and men will qualify for this summer's Tokyo Games.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Auburn’s Ryan Smith wins marathon, qualifies for U.S. Olympic trials
Auburn resident takes first at Hartford Marathon with a time fast enough to earn spot at Olympic trials.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2019
Oxford Hills graduate Amelia Moore fighting for Olympic gold
Boxer credits the Oxford Hills community as she chases her dreams: "I had all these angels growing up. I am really fortunate to come from where I did."
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