Olympics

In between his college and pro careers, Jordan showed glimpses of his greatness in Indianapolis leading up to the Olympic Games.

Where does the Carmel athlete keep his Olympic medal?

“I know that with the past two Olympic Games that I’ve been in, there’s always been some sort of hype coming into the games as far as security or environmental issues or political issues. This one’s no different. Every games that I’ve been to have been absolutely amazing. I don’t think Rio will disappoint.”

George said mosquitoes like to bite him—“I guess I’m attractive to them”—and admitted the current outbreak in South America initially made him a little nervous about traveling there.

In addition to riding along on a parade lap before the start of the race, Liukin will walk the Indy 500 Red Carpet and make guest appearances at the 500 Festival Parade and Snake Pit Ball.

If you can carry on a conversation while you’re running along, you’re not going too hard.

“I really want people to know how my story started and the values and hard work that I embody,” he says. “A lot of my friends are from these amazing mountain towns. I want people to know that where I come from, it’s different. I hope it says something about my character.”

@ChetStrange: “My whole day is ruined cause Ellen ain’t on the tv! These god dang Olympics!” #overheardatthediner

As the 30-year-old Pacers star, Granger, heads east to Philly, the Hoosier-bred Goepper, just 19 years young, is clearly ready to stake out his space in this state’s sports lore.

Asks @adam_weber, “What is more badass than having a local brewery that has 2 owners with PhDs in Chemistry? @wabashbrewing”

The two-time X Games gold-medal winner claimed his second in slopestyle skiing over the weekend. He’ll also compete in Sochi at the Olympics next month.

After receiving his team’s short-program results at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, LeDuc added a new expression to his repertoire: Jim Carrey Face.