WTMJ - Olympic News

At Age 52, Speedskater Makes "His Olympics"

Thirty-three years ago, Bruce tried out for the 1976 Olympics. He didn't make it and moved on to a career and family. But speedskating was still in his heart.

Carpenter Molding Future Stars

Kip Carpenter won a bronze in 2002 and skated in 2 Olympics. Now the Brookfield native is back in Milwaukee. He retired from competition and is coaching. "I am enjoying coaching," says Carpenter. "I especially enjoy when the skaters come around hooting and hollering i know how that feels." Kip created the SWIFT team, which is an acronym for skating with integrity, fortitude and tenacity. 23 members train 6 days a week at the Pettit Center, all under Kip's eye.

Boy with Cancer Returning after Plans with Phelps

Connor Bourke, 9, is returning to his home in Jefferson Friday after his plans to spend the day with eight-time 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps, recently placed in the tabloids with his marijuana pipe-smoking incident.

Cycling Fed. Approves Madison Olympic Course

The venues proposed for an Olympics in Chicago in 2016 have gotten the approval of all 26 international sport federations, bid organizers said Thursday.

UW Hockey Coach To Lead US Women's Olympic Team

Mark Johnson was appointed coach of the U.S. women's hockey team for the 2010 Vancouver Games.

Madison Possible 2016 Olympic Site

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle announced that Madison will be the cycling hub, hosting three events, in Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid.

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Jake's Journal: Wisconsin Olympic Athletes

The Olympics were filled with big moments for Wisconsin athletes. They shined on the world’s biggest stage.

Gary D'Amato Discusses His Impression Of China

The Journal Sentinel’s Gary D’Amato was in Beijing for the Olympic Games, keeping us up to date.

Summer Games In Beijing Wrap Up Sunday

China completed its stint as Olympic host Sunday with a superstar-studded closing ceremony that capped a 16-day pageant of state-of-the-art logistics and astounding athletic feats, set out for a curious world. The games did little, though, to erase concerns about the emerging superpower's approach to human rights.