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August 31, 2012 | Staff Writer

Roger Berliner Praises Olympians

“There is Something Magical About Sports” (Video)

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner delivers County Council proclamations to the three U.S. Olympic athletes from Bethesda. Take a look.

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August 28, 2012 | Staff Writer

image of Katie Ledecky speaking at Bethesda Awards event

Bethesda Honors Hometown Olympians (Video)

The Olympics may be over but our local athletes are still the talk of the town. Three Bethesda-based Olympic athletes were celebrated by local officials and residents at the Bethesda Metro Center on August 24. Olympic Swimmer and Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky, Kayaker Scott Parsons and Rhythmic Gymnast Julie Zetlin were honored for their hard […]

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August 7, 2012 | Staff Writer

An Olympic Champion (Video)

Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky (15) won the 800 meter freestyle and shattered a 23-year-old American record. Take a look at this video as she tries on her medal for friends and fans who greeted her at Dulles International Airport after weeks away.

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August 7, 2012 | Staff Writer

Gold Medalist Returns Home to Montgomery County (Video)

With her mom and dad walking behind her, Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky (15) of Bethesda rushes into the open arms of her Stone Ridge classmates at Dulles International Airport on Aug. 6. Take a look at this heartwarming homecoming and find out what the sensational swimmer is looking forward to next.

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