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With the 2021 Tokyo Olympics wrapped up, it was a thrilling two weeks of competitive competition all throughout the participating countries. With the United States trailing behind China the majority of the way in gold medals, the U.S athletes stepped up and surpassed China in the final day of the competition, finishing with 39 total medals.

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics: A Race to Go for the Gold

Anthony Russo, Sports Editor Aug 9, 2021

Every four years extraordinary athletes from over 200 countries compete in an international event known as the Olympics. The athletes who are eligible train vigorously, not only for a spot in the event...

Senior Laia Gonzalez is committed to competing in track and field, and wishes to continue in the future.

Laia Gonzalez: The Chase of Her Dreams

Melanie Ozuna, Staff Writer Jan 12, 2020

For the lives of many students, it is difficult to perform at an optimal level while balancing academics and extracurricular activities. For the Coral Gables Cavaliers, the tall task at hand is one that...

The Russian Athletic Federation was caught doping at the 2014 Winter Olympics, and the repercussions of it will prove to be drastic in the near future.

Russia Has Been Rightfully Removed from World Sporting Events

Japheth Oyedepo, Staff Writer Dec 18, 2019

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recently banned the Russian Athletic Federation from competing in international sporting events for the next four years. The ban includes exclusion from the 2020 Tokyo...

The Summer X Games 2018 were held in Minneapolis for the fourth year in a row between the days of July 19 and July 22

Summer X Games 2018: Extreme Athletes, Extreme Sports

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor Jul 24, 2018

The Summer X Games, although not an extremely well-known sporting event, is one that requires unparalleled athletic ability and talent. Hosted, produced, and broadcast by ESPN, the Summer X Games are an...

The length of the blade on speed skates range from 16 to 19 inches.

Speed Skating: 2018 Olympic Edition

Adriana Meijaard, Staff Writer Feb 22, 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea have begun, and one of the first events was the fast-paced competition of speed skating. Speed skating was derived from a form of fast transportation...

The entrance to one of the Olympic stadiums

Kick-off in South Korea: The 2018 Winter Olympic Games Begin

Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer Feb 12, 2018

The Olympics have been, since the age of the Ancient Greeks, the biggest test for determining the world's greatest athletes. Often overshadowed by the Summer Olympics, the Winter Games are, nonetheless,...

The Rio 2016 paralympic games have been known to  bring together a wide range of incredible athletes

The Party Continues as the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Kick off

Kelsy Pacheco, Staff Writer Sep 13, 2016

Only two short weeks after the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games are in full swing. As the opening kicked off in Marcana stadium, it included stunts, lights shows, and wheelchairs. United...

Bolt celebrating his victories in Rio.

Gone with the Gold: Usain Bolt’s Winning Streak

Natalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer Aug 28, 2016

The Rio Olympics were full of incredible feats performed by skilled athletes from all over the world, but some of the most impressive performances came from Usain Bolt. The Jamaican sprinter concluded...

Athletes competed in the Special Olympics, where everyone is winner!

Special Olympics 2014

Jake Paz, Staff Writer Dec 8, 2014

On Dec. 1, elementary and middle school athletes from all over Miami-Dade County gathered in our very own gym to participate in the 12th annual Special Olympics. After the athletes were promptly greeted...

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics logo

New Year, New Events!

Kelsy Pacheco, Staff Writer Feb 9, 2014

As the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics are fast approaching many are getting ready to see the new olympic events that were added this year. Twelve new events were added for this years Winter Olympics; this...

Olympic Gold Medalist Inspires Miami Swimmers

Hannah Cordes, Staff Writer Oct 4, 2013

On Friday September 20th, 2013, a few Gables students who are members of the Miami Swimming team had the wonderful opportunity to meet three time Olympic gold medalist Matt Grevers. Matt Grevers was...

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