Olympics

Olympic figure skaters to hit the ice in South Carolina

Every four years, the Winter Olympics gives us a front-row seat to discipline and focus. And while most of us will never compete on that level, watching elite athletes offers students a valuable lesson in commitment.

Dawn Staley is trying something new at the Paris Olympics: She's a fan.

The BMX racing world championships are this weekend in Rock Hill, and there are spots on the American team for the Paris Olympics riding on the outcome. Any eligible athlete finishing in the top three automatically receive a nomination.

University of South Carolina is sending three current students to this summer's Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. One will be competing in Track & Field, one…