Gulfport Alum, Olympian Brittney Reese named new assistant coach at UC Long Beach
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School is recognizing one of its most accomplished graduates. Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese begins a new coaching…
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Olympic gold medalist and Gulfport high school alum Brittney Reese announces partnership with TrackTown USA
Former Gulfport Admiral and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Reese continues to pour back into the community that raised her. Recently, Reese announced a partnership with TrackTown USA to help…
Olympian Brittney Reese throws out Shuckers first pitch on Women in Sports Night
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Before Saturday's Biloxi Shuckers game, Gulfport native and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Reese threw out the ceremonial first pitch…
Brittney Reese Bobblehead Giveaway at Saturday’s Biloxi Shuckers game
Joining us in studio is the Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake and Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese. The Biloxi Shuckers are celebrating Women in Sports Night…
Brittney Reese named to NJCAA Hall of Fame
The most decorated athlete to ever come out of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Brittney Reese has been named to the NJCAA Foundation Hall of Fame. Currently the…
Hometown Heroes: Gulfport Native and Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese
When it comes to inspiration, there’s at least one name that comes to mind: Gulfport native Brittney Reese. After achieving incredible success in her track and…
Brittney Reese and Prince Jones speak at Lyman Senior Center
With Martin Luther King Day approaching, the Lyman Senior Center in Gulfport had some guests drop by to talk about the impact Martin Luther King…
Olympian Brittney Reese hosts holiday community dinner
Christmas came early for the citizens in Gulfport. Four-time Olympian and eight-time World Long Jump champion Brittney Reese decided to give back to her hometown. Reese is currently the…
Ole Miss honors Brittney Reese for her philanthropy
One of the greatest long jumpers in history, University of Mississippi alumna Brittney Reese is already recognized as the university's most celebrated Olympian. However, her quiet efforts to help and serve others are often…
Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese named Gulfport High girl’s track and cross-country coach
American long jumper, Olympic gold medalist, and a seven-time world champion, Brittney Reese will become Gulfport High’s girls track and cross-country coach. At…
Gulfport celebrates local legend Brittney Reese
The City of Gulfport gathered to celebrate the career of legendary long-jumper Brittney Reese. Thirty-four-year-old Reese began her career at Gulfport High and graduated in 2004. She then went on…
Olympian Brittney Reese and Ocean Springs Night at MGM Park
The Shuckers were back in action tonight for the first time since last Friday as they opened up their home series against the Mississippi Braves while…
Silver medalist Brittney Reese to throw first pitch at Shuckers game tonight
The Shuckers are back in action for the first time since last Friday, opening up their home series against the Mississippi Braves tonight. News…
Gulfport native Brittney Reese takes silver in long jump in final Olympic Games
Former Gulfport High, MGCCC, and Ole Miss track and field star Brittney Reese is bringing yet another Olympic medal home to the Magnolia state. “We were so proud of her. I definitely was. I think everybody in Gulfport was proud…
Gulfport native Brittney Reese heading to fourth Olympic Games
Over the weekend, Gulfport native Brittney Reese became just the fourth United States long jumper to ever qualify for the Olympics four times and she’s saving her…
Gulfport native Brittney Reese qualifies for fourth Olympic games
Over the weekend, another track and field star from the Gulf Coast punching her ticket to the 2020 Tokyo Games. During Saturday’s long jump finals, Brittney Reese…
Brittney Reese finding silver lining after 2020 Olympic bid on pause due to COVID-19
Brittney Reese has a Twitter bio that says it all: Nike athlete, three-time Olympian, 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist, eight-time World Long Jump Champion, indoor American record holder and of course, it goes without saying, Gulfport High…
Youth Speed & Agility Clinic
News 25's Kendra Turley interviews Brittney Reese about the Youth Speed & Agility Clinic on Sept 23rd at Gulfport Highshool. Registration is at 10:30 am with a $40 registration fee for ages 8 and up. Clinic starts at 10:30 am…
Olympian Brittney Reese shames Coast
U.S. Olympian and Gulfport native Brittney Reese took to social media today to voice her concern on how Black Beach Weekend is received by residents. In a post, Reese says: “I am disappointed, but I am not shocked on how…
Gulfport Olympian Returns to the Coast
Our own home grown Olympian Brittney Reese is back here on the Coast this weekend. The Gulfport native spent her first hours back mingling with fans and signing autographs at the Island View Casino. She’s only home for a few…
Brittney Reese to Hold Clinic at Gulfport High School
Our own home grown Olympian will be back on the Coast this weekend. Gulfport native and silver medalist in the Rio Games Brittney Reese will be in town this weekend hosting a speed and agility clinic for kids. The Olympic…
Brittney Reese Wins Silver in Long Jump at 2016 Olympics
Gulfport’s own Brittney Reese wins silver in the women’s long jump final at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Reese’s family watched nervously alongside church members this evening at Brittney’s home church in Gulfport, Mount Bethel Baptist Church. After three fouls on…
Brittney Reese’s Mom in Rio de Janeiro
In the stands watching Gulfport native Brittney Reese jump her way to a silver medal was her biggest fan. Reese’s mom is in Rio cheering her daughter on. News 25 caught up with Carla Young before she left for Rio…
Brittney Reese Olympic Watch Party
Gulfport’s own Brittney Reese qualifies for the women’s long jump finals in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Her family and friends joined other Coast residents for an Olympic viewing party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Gulfport. The restaurant filled tables…