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LA28 announces opening dates for 2028 Olympics

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UMaine grads compete in same Team USA 4-man bobsled in 2022 Beijing Olympics

Frankie Del Duca, of Bethel, and James Reed, who was born in Germany, are competing in the same four-man bobsled. They were star sprinters for the Black Bears
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Third time's the charm: Lewiston company hand makes Team USA's Olympic winter boots for closing ceremony

Rancourt & Co. handmade the boots in Lewiston. Polo Ralph Lauren asked the company to make the shoes in 2018 and 2020 as well.
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What happens next for Kamila Valieva, her doping case, and unclaimed Olympic medals?

Kamila Valieva was allowed to skate and finish fourth in the women's singles Olympic figure skating event. But her doping case remains unresolved, and Olympic team event medals remain in limbo.
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Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics

U.S. goaltender Alex Cavallini nearly missed the 2022 Winter Olympics after tearing her MCL in January.
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A closer look at the curling scene in Maine

The Olympic Zone crew learns about the sport and the footprint it has in Maine.
Local News

Mainer competes in first Olympics with USA bobsled team

Del Duca went to Telstar High School and was a top sprinter for the University of Maine. This year marks his first Olympics.
Local News

Cape Elizabeth's Clare Egan qualifies for biathlon pursuit race in Beijing Winter Olympics

The sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Egan competed in Pyeongchang in 2018, and has been honing her skills with the rifle.
Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin's coach went to high school in Maine

Forest Carey, Team USA men's skiing head coach, Mike Day, Mikaela Shiffrin's coach, and Liam Moffatt, a snowboarder for Team Canada, all spent time in Maine.
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'I’m more competitive than I’ve ever been.' | Maine native Emily Sweeney crashes in second luge run of 2022 Beijing Olympics

Sweeney crashed in her second run but was able to hold on to her sled and cross the finish line.
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Former Maine Olympian encourages good sportsmanship among Beijing Olympians

The Mainer and two-time Olympian said COVID is taking away an important part of the Olympic experience for the athletes there.
Local News

Maine native Emily Sweeney crashes in second luge run in 2022 Beijing Olympics

Sweeney crashed in her second run, but was able to hold on to her sled and cross the finish line. If she finishes in the top 20 on Tuesday to advance to the final.