Sunday, August 5, 2012
The U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team will have more than just their gold medals to show off when they return home.
When the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team returns to the States later this month, the five teammates will be coming home with not just gold but also diamonds, sapphires and rubies. After making a pair of custom red, white and blue earrings for Needham Olympian Aly Raisman, Adamas Fine Jewelry in Newton Highlands is planning to make four more pairs. Adamas Co-Owner Anto Aboyan, a Waltham resident, told WHDH-Channel 7 on Tuesday that he is "more than happy" to send along earrings for the rest of the team—fulfilling the promise he made when he sent Raisman off with the first pair. Read the full story from WHDH here. The jeweler promised the sapphire, ruby and diamond earrings to the girls if they brought home the gold medal. And, after …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Olympic fencer Tim Morehouse is a Brandeis University alumni.
Brandeis University alumni Tim Morehouse and his fencing team lost to Belarus in the team sabre event on Friday, Aug. 3, according to the NBC Olympics website. The USA team lost to Belarus, 45-35. Morehouse contributed 14 touches to the team while the opponents he battled received 15, according to the results. This was Morehouse's final event.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Fencer Tim Morehouse is competing in the 2012 summer Olympics.
Tim Morehouse, a Brandeis alum competiting as fencer in the 2012 summer Olympics, lost his bid for the gold medal in the men's individual sabre event on Sunday, July 29. Morehouse defeated Veniamin Reshetnikov, of Russia, 15-6 in the round of 32 match and then beat Dmitri Lapkes, of Belarus, 15-13 in a round of 16 match, according to the NBC Olympics results website. Morehouse, however, lost to Diego Occhiuzzi, of Italy, 15-9 in the top eight round. "Thank you everyone! Top8 at the Olympics. Your support meant a lot," Morehouse tweeted during the competition. Morehouse comepetes again on Aug. 3 in the team sabre event. Follow Morehouse with our ongoing coverage of his comeptitions.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Looking to stay informed about Brandeis University's Olympic fencer? We are compiling all the Tweets, Facebook posts, stories, photos and videos we can find about Tim Morehouse (fencing) and posting them here.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Looking to stay informed about Brandeis University's Olympic fencer? We are compiling all the Tweets, Facebook posts, stories, photos and videos we can find about Tim Morehouse (fencing) and posting them here.
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Tim Morehouse will be competing in fencing events.
Brandeis University alumnus Tim Morehouse, 33, is heading to the 2012 Olympic Games this summer, according to the school. Morehouse, a fencer, is the college’s first Olympian. This summer will be his third Olympic games, according to an article posted on the Brandeis University website. Morehouse, a 2000 graduate of Brandeis University from New York, won a silver medal for the saber event at the 2008 games in Beijing. This year, Morehouse will be competing in the men’s team saber event as well as the men’s individual saber, according to NBC’s Olympics website. Check back with Waltham Patch for Moorehouse’s competitions during the Olympics. He is scheduled to compete during the following times:
Thursday, July 26, 2012
With dozens of local athletes and hundreds of events finding who is on when is tough, but here are the times for Massachusetts' Olympians.
The excitement of the 2012 London Olympics begins in a few days, but there are many events that finding the ones you want to watch can be tough. Patch has sifted through the schedules so you will know when the local athletes will be in action. NBC and its networks announced it will show every event, so no matter who you are rooting for you should be able to find his or her competition. Some will be streamed live on the NBC Olympics website’s Live Extra. The opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics are not until Friday, but the competition begins Wednesday including the U.S. women’s soccer team’s game against France at noon Eastern time on NBC Sports Network. See when Olympians from the Bay State will compete: Note: All of the events…
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Meet the local athletes from Massachusetts who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 states will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. They are competing in events as diverse as athletics, fencing, rowing, soccer and basketball. For everyone, from swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15, to 54-year-old equestrian jumper Karen O’Connor, these Games represent the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they've put in to win the coveted medal. It's time to meet the Olympians from Patch towns in Massachusetts! Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians. Shalane Flanagan Sex : Female Competing in Athletics Event / position…
Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outside. Which is why Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day. The first lady is leading the U.S. Olympic delegation at the Summer Games opening ceremonies in London on Friday July 27. Her fitness initiative, Let’s Move, and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in your town. Here's how: 1. If you (or anyone you know) are interested in trying an Olympic sport, check out Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, where you can track down professionals who offer instruction in your …
