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Saturday, May 11, 2013  The U.S. Olympic Training Center welcoming hundreds of service members, veterans, their families, even Prince Harry and famous olympians to the opening ceremonies of the 4th Annual Warrior Games.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The 2012 Warrior Games kicked off Monday at the Olympic Training Center and featured some very special guests. First Lady Michelle Obama along with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army General Martin E. Dempsey welcomed the more than 200 athletes who will be competing throughout the week.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Colorado Sen. Mark Udall is criss-crossing southern Colorado this week in order to shine the spotlight on job creation in the region.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  This week we'll talk a walk down the Olympic Path, Fine Dine at the Broadmoor, get "stung" at the Golden Bee and feed a few giraffes at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  The Colorado Springs Fire Department and the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOC) are teaming up in hopes of coming up with new ways to keep firefighters better prepared for what they do.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  Two hundred wounded service men and women are competing in the Wounded Warrior Games this week.

Thursday, November 19, 2009  The grant will be used by the USOC for improvements to the Olympic Training Center, including additional housing and dining facilities for athletes. As part of the agreement the USOC has committed to begin construction within four years.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009  Police Sgt. Rob Kelley says a man was driving the 26-year-old woman to the hospital at about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday when the woman suddenly slumped over.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009  Investors in the Springs are accusing the principal shareholder of LandCo, the company overseeing the upgrade and expansion of the USOC, of converting funds for different uses without their knowledge or consent.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  The Olympic Training Center is hosting a developmental judo clinic for blind and visually impaired judo players in hopes of building a base of athletes who could participate in the 2012 Paralympics.

Friday, February 13, 2009  Team Semper Fi, a group of injured Marines and Sailors, are training at the Olympic Training Center in the Springs for the Paralympics.