Tag: sarah hildebrandt
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Festival of Lights Parade to bring holiday cheer to downtown Colorado Springs this weekend
Holidays can be stressful between buying gifts, scheduling get-togethers and finding time to breathe. But there’s one local tradition that hopes to bring the community together for a moment of peace and cheer. On Saturday, brightly lit floats and festive marching bands will make their way along Tejon Street in downtown for the annual Festival…
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Sarah Hildebrandt ready for Olympic wrestling redemption
The array of accomplishments displayed at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum once brought Sarah Hildebrandt to tears. Unfortunately, not tears of joy. Hildebrandt moved to Colorado Springs in 2015 and said she’s visited the museum several times. But ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, which begins Aug. 5 for wrestlers, Hildebrandt recalled her anguish…
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Team USA Wrestling’s media day brings joy to wrestlers, fans
In 2021 when folks gathered downtown to support Team USA Wrestling, fans required masks and six feet distance due to the pandemic. This year, ahead of the Paris Games, wrestling supporters had the opportunity to get close – literally and metaphorically. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum on Monday hosted fans and the 16 men…