As summer winds down, we celebrate the athletes of the Paris Olympic Games! Read as the Editorial Team spotlights how star athletes of Team USA trained for the Games and prioritized their health in preparation for the biggest competition of their lives.

A Force to be Reckoned With

By Emily Bower

Read how Gretchen Walsh trained to become one of the most prolific swimmers of her generation and excelled at the Olympic Games.

The GOAT Prioritizes Mental Health

By Kyler Reese

Training comes in the form of physical health and mental health. Kyler describes how Simone has balanced both going into these Games.

LeBron James

By Alex Burns

Learn about LeBron James and how he has become one of the most dominant basketball players of all time, even before becoming an Olympian.

Northern Virginia Runner Shows True Grit

By Nick Zweerink

This Heritage High School (Leesburg) graduate goes the distance and demonstrates what perseverance and a no-quit attitude can do.

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Alex, Emily, Kyler and Nick