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Eagle Scout

Parents of Eagle Scout and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held tell their story

August 17, 2016 8

The parents of Ryan Held, the Eagle Scout who won Olympic gold, say both of their sons are proof that Scouting helps prepare young people for life.

Eagle Scout

Greg Billington, Olympic triathlete and Eagle Scout, found a way to do it all

August 16, 2016 0

Swim, bike, run … and earn the highest award in Scouting. All in a life’s work for Greg Billington, an Eagle Scout and Olympic triathlete.

Eagle Scout

Rob Munn, Eagle Scout, hopes to power eight-man rowing team to gold

August 12, 2016 0

Rob Munn, one of seven Eagle Scout Olympians in Rio, will race for gold for Team USA in Saturday’s eight-man rowing finals.

History of Scouting

1896 Olympic discus champion brought Scouting to Baltimore in 1910

August 9, 2016 1

Robert Garrett, who in 1896 became the first modern Olympic champion in discus and shot put, brought the new Boy Scouts of America to Baltimore in 1910.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout Olympian Ryan Held wins gold in 4×100 freestyle relay

August 8, 2016 6

Ryan Held, one of seven Eagle Scouts on the 2016 U.S. Olympic roster, won a gold medal Sunday night as a member of Team USA’s 4×100 freestyle relay team.

Eagle Scout

Time to learn the name of Ryan Held, Eagle Scout and Olympic swimmer

August 6, 2016 4

At the U.S Olympic Swimming Trials, nobody was talking about Ryan Held. Pretty soon, everyone will know this Eagle Scout’s name.

Eagle Scout

Casey Patterson: Beach volleyball Olympian, hairstyle icon, Eagle Scout

August 5, 2016 4

Casey Patterson, Eagle Scout Olympian, says Scouting taught him to work hard, help others, and live a life that balanced sports and Scouts.

Eagle Scout

How the seven Eagle Scouts fared at the 2016 Olympics

August 3, 2016 33

Seven members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team that competed in the Rio Olympics are Eagle Scouts. Here’s how they fared in the Summer Games.

Cub Scouting

On point: Boy Scouts of America, USA Archery announce partnership

June 29, 2016 17

The Boy Scouts of America and USA Archery, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of archery, have announced a new partnership.

Olympics/Paralympics

Venturer and snowboarder Katie Hancock has her eyes on 2018 Olympics

July 22, 2015 3

Katie Hancock, a Venturer from Lubbock, Texas, will move to Colorado to attend school and train and compete to be a world-class snowboarder.

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