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For Joe Giitter, swimming is a sport he uses as a metaphor for life. The 61-year-old from Omaha started his swimming journey when he was a young boy despite being scared of the water. "I was afraid to death of the water for a while when I was a young kid, but once I...

    The game of golf takes patience, determination, and confidence. For 16-year-old Avery Van Horn, she is willing to do whatever it takes to reach her full potential. The Lincoln East junior started playing golf when she was 13 years old, before her...

Garet Moravec brings a lot of unique experiences to his sport. The former semi-pro and national champion baseball player currently serves as the Sports Psychologist at Omaha Westside High School, as well as a football coach. With his background in Sports Psychology,...

                                                                                  (Left: Erison, Right: Presley)   For Presley Liberty, Volleyball is not only a sport she loves; it is also a sport in which she thrives. The Bellevue West senior knew she loved...

Sometimes you don't know how good you are at something until you try. That is the case for 13-year-old Shot Put and Discus thrower Karlene Kepler. The Springview, Nebraska native just completed her first year in throwing, and she has found a talent she never knew she...

When Linda Huynh competed in her first Powerlifting competition four weeks ago, she didn't expect to get second place. "I was surprised because not only was it my first time competing, but my hip was hurting that whole day when I was competing," Linda said. The Orange...

Self-confidence, courage, and dedication are three words that describe Shawn Labadie's love for Taekwondo. Born in Massachusetts, the 49-year-old Lincoln resident was inspired to try Taekwondo when his brother started Karate. At age 30, Shawn had the opportunity that...

High school sports can often be the pride and soul of many small towns in Nebraska. This pride, however, does not get noticed nearly enough. For News Channel Nebraska, showing this passion through high school sports broadcast is their bread and butter. News Channel...

Sooner or later, you are going to hear about the new sport, Axe Throwing. In the last couple of years, Axe Throwing has become a popular activity. Not only is Axe Throwing deemed a fun activity by some, but it is also a competitive sport athletes, like 42-year-old...

For Todd Kay, BMX Racing is not only a sport he loves; it's a way of life. Originally from Levittown, New York, the 50-year old grew a passion for the sport at a young age. Back in 1984, when Todd was 14, he began competing and fell in love with the sport. One of the...