Olympics
Rulon Gardner is one of the most iconic athletes to come from the Cowboy State, growing up on a dairy farm in Afton. After being out of wrestling for many years, he is training to go back to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. A 1989 Star Valley graduate, Gardner defeated Aleksandr Karelin, nicknamed “The…
One of the most iconic athletes in Wyoming sports history is ready for another run at the 2024 Olympics in Paris France. It’s been 23 years since Afton, Wyoming, and 1989 Star Valley Graduate, Rulon Gardner defeated Aleksandr Karelin . Karelin, nicknamed the Russian Bear, was a 3 time Gold Medalist in the Olympics and…
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Jakara Anthony doesn’t watch anyone race before her. She avoids glancing at any scores, too. The approach keeps the stress away and frees her up to ski like this: to a gold medal. The 23-year-old from Australia made it look almost easy Sunday, breezing through…
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