Yang Ho Cho, 70
The former CEO of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics died in Los Angeles April 7th due to a chronic lung condition. More in the Korean Times.
Four Americans Immigrate to Join Team Israel
Four American players will join the Israeli baseball team to qualify for the Olympic Games Haaretz reports.
Results from 1st World Surf League
Teena surfer Caroline Marks wins title for World Surf League event, as surfers begin qualifying for Tokyo 2020 the Associated Press reports.
Paralympic Route Revealed
According to the Paralympic official website, the route of the Paralympic marathon has received approval by World Para Athletics.
X Games Skateboarder heads to Olympics
Tom Schaar of San Diego is named as one of the 16 men and women headed to Tokyo 2020. He is profiled in the Malibu Times.
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Bid
University of Southern California sophomore Breanna De Verra writes in the Daily Trojan about the effects of Los Angeles hosting 2028 Olympics..
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