Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1565: Hysplex
Posted on · Episode: 1565 Using the hysplex to start an ancient Greek foot race. Today, we learn how to start a foot race.
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Houston Matters
Olympic Swimmer Simone Manuel On Breaking The Stereotype That Minorities Can’t Swim
Posted on · We revisit our conversation with Sugar Land Olympian Simone Manuel about her career and her mission to encourage more minorities to take up competitive swimming.
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Gymnastics Exec Says She Was Told To Keep Quiet About Nassar
Posted on · The revelations about Nassar's conduct over two decades and the way it was handled by Penny and others have led Congress to call for drastic reforms of the U.S. Olympic Committee
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WATCH: Press Conference On Multiple Larry Nassar Victims Lawsuits Filed In Harris County
Posted on · Multiple lawsuits were filed in Harris County Wednesday, on behalf of gymnasts who were sexually molested by former sports doctor Larry Nassar against International Federation of Gymnastics and lawsuits against USA Gymnastics, the United States Olympic Committee, and Michigan State University
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Lawsuits Filed In Harris County On Behalf Of Larry Nassar Victims
Posted on · The lawsuit alleges, in-part, that USA Gymnastics breached its duty to reveal the abuse to the victims’ families, the U.S. Olympic Committee, Michigan State University, and law enforcement agencies
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Texas Bobsledder Finishes 14th At Olympics, After Appendectomy
Posted on · Justin Olsen (San Antonio) and Sam McGuffie (Houston) may not have placed in the two-man bobsled competition. But, they have another shot at winning a medal during the four-man competition on February 24th and 25th.
Black History Month
WATCH: Olympian Carl Lewis Talks About Winter Olympics, Performance And More
Posted on · Lewis visited Houston Public Media and talked to us about everything that you always wanted to know about the Olympics
Houston Matters
Hockey Is Alive And Well In Houston — Despite No Professional Team
Posted on · With the Winter Olympics underway, Houston Matters found plenty of people -- both young and old -- playing hockey in Greater Houston, despite the minimal ice rinks and the lack of a professional team.
Houston Matters
How Black Athletes Have Shaped The Olympics, And How The Olympics Shaped Black Athletes
Posted on · We learn about the stories, accomplishments, and challenges of African Americans in the Olympics from nine-time gold medalist Carl Lewis and Dr. Billy Hawkins from the University of Houston’s Department of Health and Human Performance.
Houston Matters
Figure Skating Is Still A Big Sport, Even In Balmy Houston
Posted on · Maggie Martin visits the Memorial Figure Skating Club of Houston to talk with local skaters and trainers about what draws them to the sport.
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Malware Attacks On Olympics Could Have Come From Russia And North Korea, Experts Say
Posted on · An attack known as "Olympic Destroyer" is similar to ones initiated by Russian hackers in the past, cybersecurity experts say. A separate attack may have been carried out by North Korea.
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American Olympians Made History This Weekend. Here’s What To Watch Next
Posted on · A preliminary round Tuesday features the Olympic Athletes of Russia head to head with Team USA
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Olympians Next Door: Where America’s Winter Olympic Athletes Come From
Posted on · While powerhouse states like Colorado and California are sending the most Olympians to Pyeongchang, towns and cities around the U.S. have good reason to watch their daughters and sons compete as well
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USOC Tells USA Gymnastics’ Board To Resign Within 6 Days
Posted on · USA Gymnastics said it "completely embraces the requirements" set by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Sexual abuser and former team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison this week
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North, South Korea Hockey Players Team Up For Olympics
Posted on · The unified Korean team will open their group action against Switzerland on Feb. 10