Tag: olympic gold

Poulin Leads Canada Women to Olympic Gold in 3-2 Win Over US

BEIJING—Marie-Philip Poulin reminded everyone of her Captain Clutch reputation. And Canada regained its place atop the women’s hockey world. It was only fitting that Poulin delivered at a time her team needed it most by scoring twice, including her third Olympic gold-medal clinching goal, in Canada’s 3-2 win over the defending champion United States at…


Germany’s Zverev Cruises Past Khachanov to Olympic Tennis Gold in Tokyo

TOKYO–World number five Alexander Zverev won the biggest title of his career when he crushed Russian Karen Khachanov 6–3 6–1 on Sunday to win the men’s singles tennis gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The 24-year-old, who has yet to win a Grand Slam title, was in stunning form as he demolished Khachanov in 79…


Dressel Chases First Individual Gold in Showcase 100m Freestyle Race

TOKYO—U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel will be going for the first individual Olympic gold of his multi-medal career in Thursday’s showcase 100m freestyle, with the world record possibly in reach. Little can be taken for granted in a Tokyo Games that have already provided plenty of shocks and surprises, but the race should certainly live up…


Remembering the Great Olympic Gold Theft Humiliation and Horror at 1972 Munich Games

Commentary With the Olympic Games in Tokyo only weeks away, National Basketball Association professionals such as Damian Lillard, Devin Booker, and Jayson Tatum are joining the roster. Americans may be unaware that prior to 1992 the U.S. Olympic basketball team was all collegians. Back in 1972, Mike Bantam, Jim Brewer, Tom Burleson, Doug Collins, Kenny…