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Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics.
A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26.
Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:
Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming;
Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling;
Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball;
Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming;
Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing;
Jahmal …
Alexandria Pro Wrestler Jermaine 'Dirty Money' Robinson Dies, 44
Jermaine “Jay” Robinson, a professional wrestler from Alexandria, died on June 2, 2024. He was 50 years old.
Robinson, who went by "Dirty Money" in the ring, had been recovering from a double quadricep tear he suffered in the spring, according to DMVprowrestling.
A GoFundMe for Robinson's loved ones says his death came suddenly.
"Jay was a force of nature—a larger-than-life presence within the community at large," the campaign says. "He was known for his enigmatic nature, kind and generous heart, and relentless passion for fitness and people."
Robinson's obituary on the Cunningham Funeral…
