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The Day's All-Area Gymnast of the Year: Ledyard co-op's Alyssa Mc Leod
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (413+ words) The Day It has been suggested that "talent is nothing without dedication and discipline, and dedication and discipline is a talent in itself." There is no finer example than Alyssa Mc Leod, whose dedication to gymnastics has many tentacles, none…...
'I do believe she has bypassed us all': Old Lyme's Emily Looney reaches the Division I level in gymnastics
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (726+ words) The Day Old Lyme " Emily Looney was on an official visit last fall at scenic Long Island University in Brookville, N. Y. , on the island's North Shore, when she was offered a Division I gymnastics scholarship. She still had other visits to…...
Area gymnasts compete in the Desmond Cup
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (46+ words) The Day Once again this holiday season The Day will continue its long-running tradition of publishing its Make a Difference series. The daily series highlights our neighbors who area social service agencies say need our help this holiday season....
Simone Biles wins two ESPYS, beating out Stephen Curry, Freddie Freeman and Rory Mc Ilroy
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (428+ words) By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer Published: Jul 16, 2025 6: 00 PM Updated: Jul 16, 2025 11: 28 PM. .. Los Angeles " Simone Biles won two trophies at the ESPYS on Wednesday night, including the women's best athlete award. The 11-time Olympic medalist claimed the night's first award,…...
Felix, Serena go into Team USA HOF along with an icon who paved the way for women: Anita De Frantz
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (539+ words) In some ways, one of the longest-serving members of the International Olympic Committee, Anita De Frantz, paved the way for the new president of the IOC, Kirsty Coventry, to get to where she is today. Colorado Springs, Colo. " In some…...