Recent Examples on the WebSwoopes, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, has been roundly criticized for her comments, with some, including Dan Dakich, accusing her of making racist comments.—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Returning medalist: Birta McCaskill (Mira Mesa) 7th 106, Eden Hernandez (Poway) 6th 111, Alejandra Valdiviezo (Poway) 4th 121, Kayla Edwards (RBV) 5th 126, Delarie Juarez (Brawley) 5th 131, Olivia Davis (Monte Vista) 2nd 137, Alexandra Perez (LCC) 3rd 189.—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024 The brand is the brainchild of three-time Olympic medalist Kari Traa, a promising guarantee for warmth on the slopes and beyond.—Marisa Petrarca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024 Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi celebrated Japanese culture with one of her two daughters on a special night out.—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 In celebration of the news, the Olympic gold medalist shared her excitement for her husband.—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 Jim Thorpe, the Olympic gold medalist and extraordinary baseball, basketball, and football star, lobbied for equal wages for Native American movie extras.—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Mar. 2024 Since 1994, the Oscar party organized by Vanity Fair has become an event where once a year all kinds of stars align, from Olympic medalists and international models to European and Hollywood royalty.—Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024 The San Diego Section record of 15 state medalists (2003) is in sight.—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
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