A 2.4 mile swim, an 112 mile bike ride and a full 26.2 mile marathon: all were completed consecutively in under 17 hours by 21-year-old Ironman Chris Nikic. The catch? Nikic has down syndrome.  The...

It’s 2:15 p.m., the time that used to represent the end of the school day, but now signals another half hour of class. Yet, throughout the school, numerous desks are empty and student-athletes are long...

I’ve been competitively swimming since I was in second grade. Over these nine years, a lot has changed in my life, but swimming has stayed the same. This sport has led me to meet some of my best friends,...

Professional athletes have always been loved and respected by fans for their ability to perform on the field. But in recent years, athletes have been receiving a different form of attention despite their...

Twenty-four hours: to learn, practice, eat, sleep. It’s not enough time. After student-athletes’ intense practice or games, they race the clock to finish the mountain of homework waiting for them,...

Former Staples student Kelsey McGinley ’18 was nominated for Junior Athlete of the Year by US Rowing this November. McGinley currently rows at Stanford and is a freshman on their Division 1 team. In...

By Ellen Fair '19 High school is a balancing act. It is a constant juggle between academics, sports, friends, mom and dad, college preparation and much more. It is normal to lose balance and fall down....

Nicole Dienst '18 and Ben pearl '18

Camryn Ragland ’18 and Alexandra Sprouls ’19

By Camryn Ragland ’18 and Alexandra Sprouls ’19 The Athletic Performance Center (APC), a gym in Norwalk, Connecticut, allows athletes from female sports teams to lift and train in an accepting and...