Olympics

Michigan House Welcomes Flint's Gold Medal Boxer

Kevin Lavery — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:44:19 +0000

Members of the Michigan House of Representatives are welcoming home Flint native Claressa Shields, the first Olympic gold medalist in women’s boxing.

Jordyn Wieber Wears Team Gold in London

The Associated Press — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:44:35 +0000

The Americans lived up to the hype and then some, winning their first Olympic gold medal in women's gymnastics since 1996.

JORDYN WIEBER AND THE OLYMPICS: DeWitt Has "Wieber Fever"

Scott Pohl — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:00:01 +0000

Businesses and stores around downtown DeWitt are sporting signs supporting Jordyn Wieber’s pursuit of a gymnastics gold medal.

JORDYN WIEBER AND THE OLYMPICS: Rita Wieber Offers Advice as ‘Gym Mom’

Mark Bashore — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The mother of hometown Olympian Jordyn Wieber has written a book. Rita Wieber’s advice and her role in the family journey can be explored in the new book, “Gym Mom: Surviving Your Daughter's Gymnastics Career.”

JORDYN WIEBER AND THE OLYMPICS: Lansing Sportswriter Will Cover The Games

Scott Pohl — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:00:01 +0000

WKAR's coverage of DeWitt's Jordyn Wieber and her bid for a women's gymnastics gold medal begins with a conversation with Joe Rexrode. The Lansing State Journal sportswriter will cover the Games in London.