Tag: Ashleigh Johnson
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Ashleigh Johnson on Winning Olympic Gold and Her “Mission†to Bring Diversity to Aquatic Sports | CBS This Morning
Powerhouse goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson is back in the United States with a new accessory — an Olympic gold medal. Team USA women’s water polo team beat Spain 14-5 in the final weekend of the Tokyo Games. It is the second gold medal for Johnson, who blocked 11 of 15 shots in the championship match. For Johnson,…
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U.S. Athletes Face Off in ‘Olympian Olympics’ | The Ellen Show
In exactly one month, Tokyo will host the Summer Olympics, but what’s even more exciting is that in her studio, Ellen hosted “Ellen’s Olympian Olympics,” featuring members of the U.S. Team! Find out if Karate competitor Sakura Kokumai, swimmer Haley Anderson, or Water Polo champ Ashleigh Johnson get the gold in this fun game!
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Synchronized Swimmers Try To Keep Up With Water Polo Players | SELF
We challenged a group of synchronized swimmers to try to keep up with water polo players. These professional athletes take the ultimate test and see if their technique, form, and coordination are enough to keep up with the pros!
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How water polo MVP Ashleigh Johnson smashed stereotypes | Game Breakers
Not only was Johnson the first ever African American woman to compete for Team USA in water polo, she was crowned tournament MVP in Rio.