Sandra Johnson
When it comes to the Olympic Games, Sandra Johnson is not only an authority, but also a longtime fan. She has worked for the United States Olympic Committee and she has covered three Olympic Games.
In addition, Johnson grew up as a competitive swimmer, and she still coaches and participates in the sport today.
Before she ventured into the freelance world, Johnson spent five years in a newsroom reporting on sports and current events for daily newspapers. Since joining the freelance workforce in 2008, Johnson has been published on sites such as Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! News, CBS and USA Today. In July of 2012, she was awarded the Y!CN Contributor Spotlight Award for her coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games.
She has a BA degree in journalism and certificates in human resources, small business development and sales and marketing. In her free time she coaches swimming, competes in triathlons, Masters swim meets, and runs marathons. When she isnt participating in or attending sporting events, she can be found reading a romance novel or traveling across the United States.
Johnson can be reached at suiteolympics@gmail.com.
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In addition, Johnson grew up as a competitive swimmer, and she still coaches and participates in the sport today.
Before she ventured into the freelance world, Johnson spent five years in a newsroom reporting on sports and current events for daily newspapers. Since joining the freelance workforce in 2008, Johnson has been published on sites such as Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! News, CBS and USA Today. In July of 2012, she was awarded the Y!CN Contributor Spotlight Award for her coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games.
She has a BA degree in journalism and certificates in human resources, small business development and sales and marketing. In her free time she coaches swimming, competes in triathlons, Masters swim meets, and runs marathons. When she isnt participating in or attending sporting events, she can be found reading a romance novel or traveling across the United States.
Johnson can be reached at suiteolympics@gmail.com.
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Usain Bolt Looks Forward to Future World Championships, 2016 Olympic GamesAnything could happen between now and 2016, Usain Bolt said, but that isn't stopping the 26-year-old from chasing more gold medals in Rio de Janeiro.
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Usain Bolt's Future Plans Still Unclear, Says He Could Add Long Jump or 400-MetersWill Usain Bolt add the 400-meters to his event program? Or could we next see him competing in the long jump? No one knows for sure -- not even Bolt himself.
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Bernard Lagat Believes the American Record Could Be Broken in the Men's 5,000-Meters in ZurichBernard Lagat will be looking to defend his American record in the men's 5,000-meters when he takes on Galen Rupp, Lopez Lomong and some of the fastest runners int he world on Aug. 30.
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First Person: How I Saved $649 Decorating My Baby NurseryPreparing for a baby has been one of the most exciting parts of my life, and saving money in the process has made the experience even better.
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When Training Galen Rupp, Coach Alberto Salazar Focuses on Biomechanics and TechniqueDuring his career, Alberto Salazar sustained injuries as a result of less-than-stellar technique, he said. He doesn't want his runners to deal with the same problems.
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Distance Runner Galen Rupp Plans to Return to 2016 Olympic Games for the 10,000mAmerican Galen Rupp won silver in the 10,000-meters at the 2012 Olympic Games. In Rio de Janeiro, Rupp will be looking for gold in the same event, he said.
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Fan Prediction: Will Chad Le Clos Be the Swimming Star of the 2016 Olympic Games?South African Chad le Clos put on a show at the 2012 Olympic Games. What will he be able to do once Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte are gone?
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After Olympic Games, Wallace Spearmon Looks Ahead to Rest of Track SeasonSprinter Wallace Spearmon finished fourth in the 200-meter at the Olympic Games. Now, the 27-year-old is looking forward to the rest of his season.
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Clarissa Chun Wins First Medal for USA Wrestling at 2012 Olympic GamesClarissa Chun, who wrestles freestyle at the 48-kilogram weight class, has earned the only medal so far for USA Wrestling.
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Lolo Jones Lashes Out on NBC's TODAY: Fan ReactionHurdler Lolo Jones shared her unhappiness at some of the recent media coverage she received leading into the Olympic Games. Were Jones' comments uncalled for, or was the media coverage inappropriate?
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2012 Summer Olympics TV schedule for Friday, August 10Read on to learn which Olympic events are scheduled to air on TV on Aug. 10.Also published on:
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Comprehensive Olympic TV schedule for Thursday, August 9Looking for a comprehensive TV schedule of Olympic events? Read on to find out which sports will be broadcast on the NBC networks on Aug. 9, 2012.Also published on:
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Justin Lester Knocked Out of Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament, U.S. Team Fails to MedalJustin Lester was the last hope for the U.S. to medal in the 2012 Greco-Roman Olympic wrestling competition. Like his teammates, Lester will go home without a medal.
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Greco-Roman Wrestler Chas Betts Finishes Ninth, Has No Regrets About Olympic ExperienceChas Betts didn't medal at the 2012 Olympic Games, but he's thrilled with his Olympic experience, anyway.
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Can Decathlete Ashton Eaton Set Another World Record at the 2012 Olympic Games?Ashton Eaton is the current world record holder in the men's decathlon, but the 24-year-old isn't focused on achieving a personal best in London.
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Olympic Profile: After Lifting First Lady, Wrestler Elena Pirozhkova Hopes to Lift GoldIn London, Elena Pirozhkova will represent the United States at the 63-kilogram weight class of the women's freestyle wrestling tournament.
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Olympic Profile: Flying Squirrel Wrestler Ellis Coleman Overcame to Compete in Olympic GamesGabby Douglas isn't the only "Flying Squirrel" in London. Wrestler Ellis Coleman, who lost in his first match of the Olympic tournament, also dons the nickname.
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Olympic Profile: Passion Carried Wrestler Chas Betts to the Olympic GamesAt the 2012 Olympic Games, Chas Betts represented the United States at the 84-kilogram weight class of the Greco-Roman wrestling tournament.
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Olympic Profile: Perserverance Allowed Wrestler Justin Lester to Qualify for the Olympic GamesJust Lester will compete in the 66-kilogram weight class of the Greco-Roman tournament at the 2012 Olympic Games.
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First Person: The Time I Met an OlympianLiving in the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., afforded me many opportunities to meet and befriend Olympic athletes.
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2012 Summer Olympics TV schedule for Tuesday August 7The Olympic Games will continue on Aug. 7 with soccer, basketball and track and field.Also published on:
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Complete List of Women's Swimming World RecordsRead on for a complete list of women's swimming records.
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Complete List of Men's Swimming World RecordsRead on for a full list of world records for the swimming events contested at the Olympic Games.
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A Look Back at the 22 Medals and Olympic Career of Michael PhelpsMichael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian of all-time with his medal wins at the 2012 Olympic Games. Now, the swimmer says he's retired.Also published on: -
Olympic Profile: U.S. Greco-Roman Wrestler Ben Provisor Dared to DreamBen Provisor will represent the United States at the 74-kilogram weight class of the Greco-Roman competition in London.
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Olympic Profile: Wrestler Kelsey Campbell Focuses on Gold at 2012 Olympic GamesKelsey Campbell will have the opportunity to represent the United States in her first Olympic Games in 2012.
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Olympic Profile: Wrestler Ali Bernard Gets a Second Chance at Olympic GoldAli Bernard will represent the United States at the 72-kilogram weight class of the women's freestyle wrestling tournament.
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Female Teenagers Could Lead USA Swimming into the FutureMissy Franklin, Katie Ledecky and Elizabeth Beisel each have turned in impressive performances at the 2012 Olympic Games.
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America's Stonehenge Offers a Site for the Imagination to Run FreeAmerica's Stonehenge is mysterious and cryptic while being warm and inviting. Located in New Hampshire, the site is a great place to let the imagination run wild.
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Summer Olympics: Top 10 female Olympic swimmers of all timeWho joins Dawn Fraser and Krisztina Egerszegi on the list of the top ten female Olympic swimmers ever? Read on to find out.Also published on:
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London 2012 Summer Olympics TV schedule for Monday, August 6Olympic coverage on Aug. 6 will feature beach volleyball, track and field and basketball.Also published on:
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2012 Olympic Games: Seven American Women Runners to WatchSanya Richards-Ross and Allyson Felix are some of the biggest names on the U.S. women's track team. Who else should you be watching for in London?Also published on:
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Top Five Female Jamaican Sprinters to Watch During the Olympic Track EventsUsain Bolt and Yohan Blake will not be the only Jamaican sprinters running for gold in London. Read on to learn more about some of the female Jamaican sprinters scheduled to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Summer Olympics: How Are Lanes Assigned in Swimming?Swimming lanes are assigned using a variety of factors, such as which heat the swimmer is competing in and the swimmers qualifying time from previous rounds.
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Summer Olympics: Top Ten American Swimmers EverMichael Phelps and Mark Spitz both make the list of best American swimmers. Who are the remaining eight?Also published on:
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Ten American Swimmers Who Were Teenage SensationsMissy Franklin is not the first teenage swimmer to make waves at the Olympic Games. Read on to learn about 10 more U.S. teenage swimming sensations
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Olympic Profile: About 120-Kilogram Freestyle Wrestler Tervel DlagnevTervel Dlagnev will represent the United States at the 120-kilogram weight class at the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Olympic Swimming Schedule: When Does Ryan Lochte Swim?American Ryan Lochte has two remaining individual events, and he will likely be a member of the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay.
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Sanya Richards-Ross on Her Relationship with Husband Aaron RossSanya Richards-Ross is hoping to mirror the success of her husband, Aaron Ross, who won a Super Bowl ring in 2012. During a press conference, she opened up about her relationship with her husband.Also published on:
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10,000-Meter Runner Amy Hastings on Olympic Gold: "Crazier Things Have Happened"Amy Hastings knows she's an underdog as she heads into the 2012 Olympic Games, but the 28-year-old is going all-in, anyway.
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Wrestler Tervel Dlagnev Decided to Be the Best Ever During High SchoolTervel Dlagnev will represent the United States at the 120-kilogram weight class of the freestyle wrestling competition in London
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Wrestler Sam Hazewinkel was Born into an Olympic TraditionSam Hazewinkel's father and uncle each were two time Olympic wrestlers. Now, the 29-year-old is following in their footsteps.
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USA Diving Improves with First Olympic Medals Since 2000 Olympic GamesSo far, two pairs of synchronized divers earned medals for the United States during the 2012 Olympic Games, showing a great improvement over recent years. Are the medals a sign of things to come?
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Men's 200-Meter Individual Medley Preview: Will Phelps, Lochte, Cseh Again Sweep Medal Podium?Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Hungarian Laszlo Cseh have won each of the medals at three of the last four world championship meets. The did the same at the 2008 Olympic Games.
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Two Swimmers Who Have Won Three Consecutive Gold Medals in an Olympic Swimming EventTwo women have managed to win back-to-back-to-back gold medals in the same swimming event. No man has ever done so, though Michael Phelps and Kosuke Kitajima each are hoping to do so in 2012.
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Three Men Who Failed to Win Three Consecutive Gold Medals in Swimming Events at the Olympic GamesWill Michael Phelps and Kosuke Kitajima land on the list of men who attempted to three-peat and failed? Or will one of them become the first man to win three consecutive gold medals in the same event?
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2012 Olympic Swimming: Four Women Who Could Win Gold in the 400-Meter Individual MedleyElizabeth Beisel, Stephanie Rice and Hannah Miley are among the women who could win gold in the 400-meter individual medley in London.
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Fan Perspective: Does Lochte or Phelps Want to Win the 400-Meter Individual Medley More?Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps both have legitimate reasons to want to win the 400-meter individual medley -- but who wants it more?
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About the Top-Ranked Swimmers in the Men's 200-meter Breaststroke at the 2012 Olympic GamesKosuke Kitajima will arrive in London with the fastest time of 2012. His teammate, Ryo Tateishi, clocks in second.
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2012 Summer Olympics TV Schedule for July 29Swimming, cycling and basketball highlight the Olympic event schedule for July 29.Also published on:
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Comprehensive Olympic TV Schedule for July 28Swimming, volleyball, soccer and basketball highlight the first full day of Olympic competition.Also published on:
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2012 Olympic Swimming Preview: American Rebecca Soni Dominant in the Women's 200-Meter BreaststrokeThere are few -- if any -- women who can challenge Rebecca Soni for gold in the women's 200-meter breaststroke.
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Men's 100-Meter Breaststroke: Who Can Beat Kosuke Kitajima at the Olympic Games?Kosuke Kitajima is the two-time defending 100-meter breaststroke Olympic champion. Will someone challenge him in 2012?