Posted on Saturday, 4th June 2011 by Dave Parfitt

On Friday, June 3, four Orlando-area gymnasts had their dreams come true when they received advice from 2008 Olympic Gymnast Nastia Liukin (gold medal all-around) in a private training session at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.  One of the athletes, Olessia Dunaeva of Clermont, FL said, “She’s my idol.  It’s always a dream to [...]

Tags: ESPN Wide World of Sports, Gymnastics, Nastia Liukin, Wide World of Sports Complex
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Posted on Monday, 22nd February 2010 by Dave Parfitt

Disney is putting the finishing touches on their Wide World of Sports Complex; “re-branding” the facility the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (ESPN WWoS) in a push to make the venue one of the premier destinations for amateur and youth sports in the country.   On Thursday, February 25, 2010, a red-carpet opening ceremony with [...]

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