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Updated: 4:19 PM CDT Jul 23, 2021 By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer A debate is brewing between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over U.S. medal threat Michael Andrew's decision not to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as he prepares to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.DiRado sparked the discourse this week with a lengthy thread on Twitter in which she wrote that she's "disappointed" in Andrew's decision to compete unvaccinated and his reasoning behind it.Andrew revealed earlier this month that he isn't vaccinated after being asked about his statu...
In this June 19, 2021, file photo, Michael Andrew participates in the men's 50 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo) A debate is brewing between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over U.S. medal threat Michael Andrew’s decision not to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as he prepares to compete at the Tokyo Olympics. DiRado sparked the discourse this week with a lengthy thread on Twitter in which she wrote that she’s “disappointed” in Andrew’s decision to compete unvaccinated and his reasoning behind it. And...
FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2016 file photo, United States' Maya DiRado celebrates with her gold medal during the women's 200-meter backstroke medals ceremony during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A debate is fomenting between former gold medalist DiRado and some American swimmers over Michael Andrew's decision not to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on the eve of competition at the Tokyo Olympics. Michael Sohn - staff, AP
Concert series returns to Williamsburg’s town center "> Louise Mosrie will be performing Wednesday in Angel Park in Williamsburg as part of the concert series there. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Published: 7/6/2021 4:31:29 PM WILLIAMSBURG — The Angel Park Concert Series is returning music to the center of town beginning on Wednesday, July 7. “I’ve got some really excited performers looking forward to it,” said Fred Goodhue, coordinator for the series. “I’m hoping for a decent turnout.” The series, which began in 2010, will start Wednesday with a performance by singer-songwriter Louise Mo...