If the Olympics come to Los Angeles in 2024, Santa Monica could host the beach volleyball event in a temporary 12,000-person venue adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier.
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Jim Nieto is a committed judo teacher, a longtime instructor at the local YMCA and an advocate for gender equality in sports.
Recently, though, he’s been exploring a new
A young woman recently approached Jim Nieto and told him matter-of-factly that she wanted to compete in the Olympics.
He wasn't entirely sure how to react. The longtime
Sitting at a poolside table this summer at Santa Monica Swim Center, Dave Kelsheimer marveled about two of his most talented athletes.
He rattled off their swimming accomplishments, praised their
Jordan Wilimovsky said last month that it would be "cool" to compete on the world's biggest athletic stage, making him a champion of the understatement.
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It's not necessarily surprising to see Blossom Sato continue her career in volleyball.
Her mother won a bronze medal in the Olympics. Two uncles competed in the Olympic
Maroon 5's "Maps" is blaring from nearby speakers as Jordan Wilimovsky sits at a poolside table at the Santa Monica Swim Center, a water aerobics class
Gia Kokotakis matter-of-factly announces her life plans in an old family video, the mere thought of which makes her chuckle.
She's standing on a skating rink.
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It's hard to imagine but in just over 48 hours the London Olympics will be history. For me, this begs the eternal, existential question: What the hell am
