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In 2020, Eileen Gu changed the country she was representing from the U.S. to China when she was 15.

Eileen Gu skis over national and political boundaries

Sarah Liu and Kalyani Puthenpurayil • March 2, 2022

The announcement “Gold medalist and Olympic champion, People’s Republic of China!” drew cheers from the crowd as 18-year-old freestyle skier Ailing Eileen Gu stepped onto the podium to receive her...

FUHSD athletes found ways to resonate with Lydia Jacoby, Suni Lee and Simone Biles. Graphic by Jayanti Jha, Aashna Patel and Kalyani Puthenpurayil

Twisting the game

Jayanti Jha, Diya Bahl, Minjae Kang, Taryn Lam, Jefferson Le, Aashna Patel, Kalyani Puthenpurayil, and Shalini Rao • August 18, 2021
Three Olympic winners resonate with local athletes
An example of what a park-like skateboarding course looks like, which resembles one of the courses skaters can perform on in the Olympics. Photo courtesy of fancycrave1

Skateboarding’s debut as a sport in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Shivani Gupta • January 14, 2020
What the event will consist of and its impact on the skating community and the Olympics
A look back: Student opinions on 2016 Olympic Games

A look back: Student opinions on 2016 Olympic Games

Akshara Majjiga • September 6, 2016
MVHS students react to the headliners of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games
EE Sport’s Top 10 moments of the Rio Olympics

EE Sport’s Top 10 moments of the Rio Olympics

Amanda Chan • August 29, 2016
El Estoque’s take on the highs and lows of the 2016 Olympics
Seniors dress up at this year’s Olympic themed Welcome Back Dance

Seniors dress up at this year’s Olympic themed Welcome Back Dance

Bhargava Matta • August 23, 2016
Seniors find creative and inspiring ways to dress for the Olympics-themed dance.
The new Olympics: How our media has shifted its attention from on-screen to online

The new Olympics: How our media has shifted its attention from on-screen to online

Stephanie Lam • August 22, 2016
Overreaction to the Olympics is becoming common and unnecessary.
Steve Portenga, the lead sports psychologist for USA’s Olympic track team, speaks to MVHS track athletes and parents on May 1. Portenga, who was invited by MVHS track coach Kirk Flatow, explained the mental aspects of running. Photo by Carissa Chan.

Olympic psychologist holds seminar for MVHS track team

Carissa Chan • May 6, 2012
Sports psychologist Steve Portenga explains mindset behind running
Olympic discus gold medalist speaks to track team

Olympic discus gold medalist speaks to track team

Emma Courtright • March 26, 2012
Beijing Olympics champion Stephanie Trafton encourages team to ‘fake it ‘til you make it’
Three time national gymnastic team member tucks-and-tumbles through many hardships

Three time national gymnastic team member tucks-and-tumbles through many hardships

Deepa Kollipara • September 9, 2009

Sophomore Melissa Chuang, a seasoned gymnast of nine years wins various national competitions despite facing many obstacles.   A broken tibia, a fractured back, dislocated ribs, sprains, and countless...

Olympic athletes teach students life lessons

Akshay Agrawal • September 26, 2008

The Beijing Summer Olympics of 2008 is not only just an international event, and the unforgettable athletes, but also an inspiration to students.Shawn Johnson. LeBron James. Natalie Coughlin. Tyson Gay....

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