By The Associated Press undefined Gabby Douglas, the 2012 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion, will return to competition for the first time in nearly eight years at the Winter Cup in […]
Category: 2012 Olympics Coverage
IOC finally makes Black US hurdler a 2012 Olympics champion
By The Associated Press American runner Lashinda Demus officially became an Olympic champion on March 30, at the age of 40 and more than a decade after the 2012 London […]
Durant, James Lead U.S. to Gold Medal Victory over Spain
Forward Kevin Durant led all scorers with 30 points as the U.S. men’s basketball team won its second straight Olympic gold medal, beating Spain, 107-100 on Aug. 12 during the […]
The Only U.S. Referee to Officiate in London Games is a Female
African-American basketball referee Felicia Grinter won’t win an Olympic gold medal, but her officiating skills have helped her claim a place in history. Grinter, who has been officiating basketball games […]
Bolt Powers Jamaica to 4×100-Meter Gold
Usain Bolt renewed his claim as the world’s fastest man, powering Jamaica to yet another track and field gold medal by anchoring his country’s 4×100-meter relay team in its victory […]
USA Overwhelms Argentina, 109-83, to Advance to Men’s Basketball Final
Five different U.S. players scored double-digit points as USA overwhelmed Argentina, 109-83, on Aug. 10 in the men’s basketball semifinals of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Forward Kevin […]
USA Women Basketball Holds Off Australia for Fifth Straight Gold Medal Finals Appearance
The U.S. National women’s basketball team advanced to their fifth straight Olympic gold medal finals game after defeating Australia, 86-73, in a semifinal game Aug. 9 during the 2012 Summer […]
Bolt Defends 200-meter Crown, Wins Fifth Total Gold Medal
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won gold in the 200-meter dash on Aug. 9, becoming the first man to ever win back-to-back Olympic Gold medals in both the 100- and 200-meter […]
A New Olympic Princess Vaults Her Way into America’s Marketplace
Gabrielle Douglas, a16-year-old Black gymnast with a dazzling smile and pixie-like moves, is vaulting from the 2012 Olympic Games into the high stakes world of product endorsements with the same […]
Brittney Reese Becomes Second U.S. Woman to Win Olympic Medal in Long Jump
American long-jumper Brittney Reese, the four-time reigning world champion in her event, just added a gold medal to her list of accomplishments by winning the long jump in the 2012 […]
Felix Wins Gold in 200-Meter, while Merritt Wins 110-Meter Hurdles
All Alyson Felix could think about four years ago was today. The Los Angeles, Calif. native was favored to win the women’s 200-meter race during the 2008 Olympic Games in […]
Kobe’s 20 Points Leads USA Past Australia to the Semifinals
Guard Kobe Bryant led the way with 20 points in 20 minutes played as the U.S. national men’s basketball team ripped Australia, 119-86, to reach the semifinals of the 2012 […]