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Monthly Archives: September 2012

Olympians Usain Bolt and Missy Franklin Voted August’s Athletes of the Month

Olympic sensations Usain Bolt and Missy Franklin were chosen as the United States Sports Academy’s August Athletes of the Month. At the 2012 London Olympic Games, Bolt, a Jamaican sprinter, became the first man ever to repeat as an Olympic gold medalist in the 100- and 200-meter events. Meanwhile, Franklin, an American swimmer, set a [...]

Virginia Tech’s Overtime Victory Earns Academy’s Game of the Week Honor

Down with 44 seconds to go, Virginia Tech forced overtime as time expired and rallied for a 20-17 season-opening win over Georgia Tech behind two crucial field goals by kicker Cody Journell. The comeback victory over its Atlantic Coast Conference rival earned Virginia Tech selection as the Week 1 winner of the United States Sports [...]