Reflecting on Pass Christian native Cory McGee’s run to Tokyo
For a distance runner like Pass Christian native Cory McGee, putting in 70 to 80 miles per week certainly isn’t out of the ordinary. But imagine…
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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…
Tokyo 2020 Olympics rescheduled to begin July 23, 2021
TOKYO (WXXV) — The International Olympic Committee says the 2020 Olympic Games will now be celebrated from July 23 to August 8, 2021. They also agreed on new dates for the Paralympic Games, which will be celebrated from August 24…
2020 Olympics will be postponed, veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says
Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound told USA TODAY Sports on Monday afternoon that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are going to be postponed. Pound told the news outlet he expects the Games will likely take place in 2021,…
Registration Now Open For Senior Olympics
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Jamie Lee about the registration for the Senior Olympics. Open to ages 50 and Older April 4th to May 25th, for more information please visit www.msseniorolym.org
Area III Special Olympics
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Paul Foerman about the Area III Special Olympics, Saturday April 8th starting at 9 am at the Infinity Science Center.
Tori Bowie Day: Southern Miss Honors Triple Olympic Medalist
During halftime, Southern Miss paid tribute to one of the greatest athletes to ever don the Black and Gold. Tori Bowie, the three-time Olympic medalist from the 2016 games in Rio was proudly rocking her gold, silver, and bronze at…
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…
Brittney Reese Olympic Watch Party
A Gulfport native is all set to compete for gold this evening during the long jump qualifier at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Buffalo Wild Wings in Gulfport where dozens have gathered to…
Watch Party For Brittney Reese
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chris Vignes about Brittney Reese watch party happening at Buffalo Wild Wing in Gulfport starting at 5 pm tonight.
Brittney Reese: Home Grown Olympian
Gulfport native Brittney Reese is a favorite to shatter records in the Olympic long jump competition next week. News 25’s Katarina Luketich caught up with Brittney’s mother this morning as she prepares to board a flight to Rio to see…
Olympic Torch Arrives in Rio
It’s the final countdown to the start of this year’s Olympics. The iconic Olympic Torch arrived in Rio De Janeiro today. The flame traveled by boat and the torch arrived at the naval school this morning. It will pass through…
Tori Bowie: Mississippian Olympian
Tori Bowie is from Sand Hill, Mississippi. All of our state will be rooting for her at the Olympics next month. Tori is one of the fastest sprinters in the United States, but it’s the slow pace of her hometown,…
"Boots Vs. Badges" Softball Game
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Tony Bahou, about "Boots Vs. Badges" Softball game Thursday April 21 beginning at 4:30 pm. More Information at: http://www.specialolympicsms.org/