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World Champion April Holmes Going for Gold at London 2012 Paralympics
“World’s Fastest Amputee” competing in 100 and 200 meter sprints; Won gold medal in 100 meters at 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2012) – Paralympic Champion April Holmes is going for gold at the 2012 Paralympic Games, held in London through Sept. 9. Holmes, who trains at the ESPN Wide […]
Brooks Johnson, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Professional Sports
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Media Advisory: Celebrities and Inspirational Runners Among Compelling Stories at Disneyland Half Marathon
Great live shot and photo gallery opportunity Sunday morning WHAT: Celebrities and inspirational runners among the potential storylines within the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, which involves more than 17,000 runners from throughout Southern California and beyond. WHEN: Disneyland Half Marathon, Sunday, Sept. 2 at 5:45 am. Media must arrive by 4:45 am for live coverage […]
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Runners Get Their Kicks on Route 66 at Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Actor Sean Astin to lead sold out field of more than 17,000 registered runners along half marathon course through all-new Cars Land at newly reopened Disney California Adventure ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2012) – The Happiest Race on Earth just got happier as runners in the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will race Sept. 1 and […]
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Commemorative 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Medal Unveiled
Medal design features spinning elements, images of Mickey Mouse, and two inspirational quotes from Walt Disney LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2012) – Today, runDisney revealed the much anticipated commemorative 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon medal giving runners extra incentive to finish the 26.2 mile course. The medal’s unique design features a classic […]
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Global Cup Features Former NBA Players, International Teams
Former NBA and WNBA players will host teams from seven regions in inaugural International Basketball Global Cup at ESPN Wide World of Sports LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Former NBA and WNBA players are lending their expertise to youth basketball teams from around the globe in the inaugural International Basketball Global Cup at the ESPN […]
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2012 AAU Basketball Championships Featured Children of LeBron James, Juwan Howard & Other Pro Athletes
Sons of Miami Heat players LeBron James and Juwan Howard participated in AAU Boys Basketball Third Grade Championship; Tournament featured children of athletes such as Jason Terry, Antonio Davis, Jerry Stackhouse and Ken Griffey, Jr. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2012) – While Miami Heat superstar LeBron James goes for gold at the Olympic […]
AAU Basketball Championships, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Youth Sports
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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Finalist for 2012 SportsTravel Awards
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex selected as finalist in several categories of 2012 SportsTravel Awards; Winners announced at SportsTravel‘s 2012 TEAMS (Travel, Events and Management in Sports) Conference in Detroit Oct. 4. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort has been selected as a finalist for several SportsTravel Awards this year. Over the past several months, […]
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Top Teams Crowned at 2012 AAU Boys Basketball Championships
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 31, 2012) – The 2012 AAU 11th Grade Boys Division I and II National Champions have been crowned following tournament competition at the ESPN Wide world of Sports Complex. In Division I, Arkansas’ Wings Elite, with the top-ranked defense in the Nike EYBL league, stifled Illinois Team NLP ‘s offense […]
AAU Basketball Championships, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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ESPN Wide World of Sports to Host International Basketball Global Cup
Tournament will feature 32 boys and girls teams, including international teams from Australia, Canada, Brazil, Bermuda, Ireland, and the Philippines. ORLANDO, Fla. (July 26, 2012) – On Monday, August 13, 2012, Dailey Training, an elite international skills development organization, will kick off the 2012 International Basketball Global Cup at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of […]
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Nation’s Elite Recruits Showcasing Skills at AAU Boys Basketball Championships
The nation’s top youth players are showcasing their skills as teams from across the country compete for an AAU National Championship title. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 26, 2012) — The nation’s elite prep basketball players are showcasing their skills at the Amateur Athletic Union’s Basketball National Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near […]
AAU Basketball Championships, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Youth Sports