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Geneva-Native Kevin McDowell Takes Silver in Triathlon Mixed Relay
Triathlete Kevin McDowell, a Geneva native, won a silver medal in the triathlon mixed relay just days after another accomplishing major feat in the Tokyo Olympics.
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‘I Like to Write Poetry': Local Olympic Athletes Reveal Surprising Facts About Themselves
Find out what this elite group of local Olympic athletes like to do when they’re not training or competing.
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‘I Can, I Will, I Must': Local Olympic Athletes Reveal Favorite Training Mantras
Find out what this elite group of local olympic athletes say to themselves for motivation before training and competitions.
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U.S. Men's Gymnastics Comes in 5th, Shut Out of All-Around Medals
The U.S. men’s gymnastics team finished in fifth place at Monday’s team event, failing to place for medals for the third Olympics in a row.
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Kevin McDowell's Show of Sportsmanship a Highlight in His Record Finish in Triathlon
In the middle of his historic race in the Tokyo Olympics, Geneva, Illinois, triathlete Kevin McDowell was already doing something no one expected. But then, he made it even better.
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Geneva Native Kevin McDowell Places 6th in Men's Triathlon – A Record for an American Man
Geneva native Kevin McDowell finished sixth in the men’s triathlon, marking the best finish by an American since the event was added to the Olympics in 2000.
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American Kevin McDowell Has Best American Finish in Men's Triathlon
Kevin McDowell finished sixth in the men’s triathlon, which is the best-ever finish by an American in the event since its debut in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Norwegian Kristian Blummenfelt won gold with Alex Yee of Great Britain winning silver. Hayden Wilde of New Zealand finished third, and Vincent Luis failed to place despite entering the triathlon as a favorite.
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Geneva-Native Kevin McDowell Overcame Huge Challenges to Compete in Olympic Triathlon
It’s been a long road to the Tokyo Olympics for suburban Geneva-native Kevin McDowell, but he will finally get his chance to compete this week as he’ll participate in the men’s triathlon.
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5 to Watch: Local Triathlete Sets Record, Medals on the Line for Swimming and More
Coming off its incredible medal comeback in a number of events, the U.S. was looking for another big medal day as the Tokyo Games continued Sunday night and into Monday morning.
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5 to Watch: Local Triathlete's Debut, Medals on the Line for Swimming, Gymnastics and More
Michelle Relerford reports live from Tokyo with the five things you should watch for coming up in the Olympic Games!
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5 to Watch: Medals Begin, 3×3 Basketball Makes Olympic Debut, Locals on Full Display
NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford has what you should be watching for Friday night and Saturday morning in the Tokyo Olympics.
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Olympian Kevin McDowell Says This Moment Kept Him From Giving Up After Cancer Battle
Kevin McDowell’s cancer diagnosis came at a pivotal moment in the Geneva triathlete’s career. He had been competing in the sport since a young age and was already seeing success as he prepared to finish out high school.
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Olympian Kevin McDowell Says This Moment Kept Him From Giving Up After Cancer Battle
Kevin McDowell’s cancer diagnosis came at a pivotal moment in the Geneva triathlete’s career.