Tag: tokyo
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Eighty years ago this week, a flock of flyboys saved the world | Vince Bzdek
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The flyboys were in the air as long as 17 hours on the night bombing raids from the Mariana Islands to Tokyo. Round trip was approximately 3,000 miles. Along the way the crews — average age 22 — faced Japanese Zeros, anti-aircraft fire, mechanical issues, air…
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NBA mock draft: Denver Nuggets add guard depth at No. 26
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Teams across the NBA will be looking to follow the Milwaukee Bucks’ lead by adding a player capable of bringing a championship to their city in Thursday’s draft. Here’s a shot at predicting the first round, including the Denver Nuggets’ pick at No. 26. 1.…
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Discovery Canyon, CSU sprinter Lauren Gale, headed to Tokyo with Team Canada
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Lauren Gale, Canadian Olympic track and field team. “I’m gonna put it on my Instagram bio, on my resumes when I’m applying for dental hygiene school,” Gale, 21, said, noting those schools are difficult to get into. “Maybe that will help, I don’t know.” The…
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Colorado heptathlete Annie Kunz able to celebrate with family as she secures trip to Tokyo
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dedication to track and field got Wheat Ridge heptathlete Annie Kunz to the Tokyo Games. It also nearly kept her sister from savoring the milestone with her. Kelli Kunz, head coach at Mountain Vista, followed Annie’s Day 1 progress at the Olympic Trials from the…