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She is also a two-time gold medalist and formerly coached at Pepperdine before taking over at Old Dominion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The Olympic boxing gold medalist turned professional world champion said the reforms "align directly" with Zuffa Boxing, a recently launched Saudi-owned boxing promoter that is a joint venture with UFC's parent company TKO Group Holdings.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The challenge to do better now falls to Colón’s successor, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, a 1984 Olympic gold medalist in the 100-meter hurdles.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

Downhill gold medalist Breezy Johnson got engaged last week after one of her events.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

As the gold medalist, I was the last to go up.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles