Olympics

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held announced his retirement from professional swimming in August. The Springfield native earned both of his gold medals as part of the U.S. Men's 4×100 Freestyle Relay teams in 2016 and 2024.Held joins Community Voices to reflect on his swimming career, share his ongoing ties to his hometown of Springfield, and talk about the importance of supporting young athletes. He also discusses his career transition to a role at Goldman Sachs, and how swimming will continue to play a role in his life beyond competition.

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Illinois' capital city is welcoming Olympic swimmer and gold medal winner Ryan Held back to his hometown.Held is scheduled to return to Springfield on…

Illinois’ and Chicago’ precarious financial situations have some residents relieved the city was not successful in its attempt to host the latest Olympics…

Ryan Held will be competing in Rio for the USA men's swim team, as part of the 4 x 100m freestyle relay team. The 21 year old is a Springfield native and…

It is an example of a measure that might not affect many people.An Illinois lawmaker says Olympic athletes who win medals shouldn't have to pay state tax…

Illinois lawmakers are "weighing in" on Olympic organizers' decision to drop wrestling from the summer games. The Illinois House passed a resolution…

A shining Olympic Stadium with masses of travelers streaming into it. Urban renewal on a grand scale. Increased commerce and resulting tax bumps for…