Ron O’Brien

Beloved Former Ohio State Head Coach Dick Sloan Dies at 88

Sloan served as the head coach at Ohio State for 14 years, during which time the program produced a number of All-Americans and conference champions.

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In Memoriam: Remembering The People Swimming Lost In 2024

Jon Urbanchek, the longtime Michigan head coach who served on numerous U.S. Olympic team staffs, was among the notable people swimming lost in 2024.

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Ron O’Brien, America’s Greatest Diving Coach for Decades, Dies at 86

Ron O’Brien, who coached Greg Louganis to his 1984 and 1988 double gold medal sweeps, has died.

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USOPC Announces 12 Individuals, 1 Team as Inductees into Hall of Fame

Para-swimmer Erin Popovich along with Dara Torres and diving coach Ron O’Brien were selected for induction to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame.

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