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Augusta luger Clukey to try for 2018 Winter Olympics

Julia Clukey, 30, said Monday that she’ll retire after the games, but that she feels strong right now and ready to compete.

by KEN MORITSUGU September 28, 2015September 28, 2015

Baseball, softball, surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing will go to the IOC for review.

The city will be the first to play host to both the winter and summer games after a surprisingly close 44-40 vote.

by BRAD BROOKS and JENNY BARCHFIELD July 31, 2015July 31, 2015

Dangerously high levels of viruses and bacteria are found in water sports venues in Rio De Janeiro.

by EDDIE PELLS July 27, 2015July 27, 2015

U.S. Olympic Committee has 7 weeks nominate another U.S. city.

by EDDIE PELLS July 27, 2015July 28, 2015

Los Angeles may get the 2024 U.S. bid, after political and public skepticism in Massachusetts ends a six-month effort to make Boston the host city.

by PAUL NEWBERRY July 24, 2015July 24, 2015

United States would have better chance with Los Angeles as contender, writes Paul Newberry.

The Augusta native, who says she has ‘a lot left’ in her tank, has the 2018 Winter Olympics on her radar.

Those closest to the Augusta native Olympian are glad the luger will be back in the U.S. national team fold for another year.

Olympian plans to compete on World Cup tour for at least one more season and says she hasn’t ruled out 2018 Olympics.