Stone Ridge School Welcomes Back Olympic Swimmers
On three consecutive days last month, swimmers and Stone Ridge alums Erin Gemmell, Katie Ledecky and Phoebe Bacon came back to their alma mater to visit with coaches, faculty and… Read More
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Sports Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations
The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for inductees for its 2025 class and is asking the public to contribute. The Hall of Fame, which recently found… Read More
Local Athletes Dominated Paris Olympics
In an international competition that featured athletes from 184 countries, Montgomery County athletes stole the spotlight at the Paris Olympics, taking home nine medals, several of them gold. With the… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Continues Dominance of 800 Meter Freestyle, Makes History
Katie Ledecky continued her dominance of the 800 meter freestyle Saturday, winning the event and setting a slew of records for most Olympic golds. GOAT ACTIVITY. 🇺🇸👑 KATIE LEDECKY WINS… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Earns Top Seed in 800 Meter Freestyle
Katie Ledecky cruised to the top time in the women’s 800 meter freestyle prelims Friday, earning the top seed in Saturday’s final. Ledecky, who holds the World and Olympic records… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Makes Olympic History
Bethesda native Katie Ledecky became the most decorated women’s U.S. Olympian in history Thursday, winning her thirteenth career medal, a silver, in the 4×200 meter freestyle relay. HISTORY FOR KATIE… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Cruises in 1500 Prelims
Katie Ledecky blew away the field in the prelims of her signature event, the 1500 meter freestyle, Tuesday, coasting to a first place finish. The prelim swim went viral on… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Takes Bronze in ‘Race of the Century’
The final for the 400 meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics was billed as “The Race of the Century.” Katie Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus (Australia) and Summer McIntosh (Canada) had each… Read More
Stone Ridge School Community Rallies For 3 Alums Swimming in Olympics
As the Paris Olympics are set to start Friday, the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda showed support for three alums who will swim for the United… Read More
County Athletes Go for the Gold at Paris Olympics
Several Montgomery County athletes are gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympics which start July 26. From swimming to track to freestyle wrestling to fencing, Montgomery County will be well… Read More
Stone Ridge Prepares to Celebrate Trio of Olympic Swimmers
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda is preparing to celebrate three alums making the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team. Following the Olympic Trials, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Wins 1500 Meters by 20 Seconds
Katie Ledecky putting on a dominant performance is usually not surprising but when she wins an event by 20 seconds, it’s hard not to take notice. Ledecky won the 1500… Read More