Olympians

US Olympians Ilona Maher, Chase Jackson add to the definition of beauty

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US Olympians Ilona Maher, Chase Jackson add to the definition of beauty

PARIS – Ilona Maher and Chase Jackson know they don’t have the body type most people think of when they hear world Olympian. And they are good at that – because they are committed to changing the stereotype. Maher, a social media star and member of the US women’s rugby team, looks 5 to 10 … Read more

Q&A: Learn how Olympians maintain their sanity from Team USA’s top sports psychologist

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Jessica Bartley, senior director of mental health services at the USOPC, during a press conference

Jessica Bartley is tasked with making sure Team USA’s 529 Olympic and Paralympic athletes are in top shape when they compete in Paris. (Brittainy Newman/Associated Press) Your morning jog or weekly basketball game may not be on the Olympic stage, but you can use Team USA techniques to get the most out of your workout … Read more