Columbus has become a sports hub; the host of a never-ending series of local, national and even international sporting events that have helped change the perception of the city and drive economic and social development forward. In honor of the Sports Commission’s 20th Anniversary, take a look at…
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Hall of Fame Columbus produces athletes. Many know the biggest male athletes to emerge from Central Ohio and hit the big stage. Archie Griffin and Jack Nicklaus come to mind. However on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, we're celebrating the female athletes, from professionals to Olympians, who…
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The Greater Columbus Sports Commission turned 20 this year. Since 2002, Columbus has been as competitive as its sports teams. As a collective, Columbus has booked more than 575 new events across 45 different sports for an economic impact of $625M. We partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group to…
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Columbus has become a sports hub; the host of a never-ending series of local, national and even international sporting events that have helped change the perception of the city and drive economic and social development forward. In honor of the Sports Commission’s 20th Anniversary, take a look back…
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Visiting Lower.com Field: What to do, how to prepare and the ins and outs of the new stadium In 1999, the Columbus Crew, an MLS Original Team, began playing at the first soccer specific stadium in the history of America’s top division. Then, in 2021, they became the first top-flight team to have two…
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Central Ohio has a long tradition of athletic greatness. The list of local superstars includes (arguably) the GOAT in golf (Jack Nicklaus) and track (Jesse Owens), as well as the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner (Archie Griffin). As we celebrate the 20 th anniversary of the Sports Commission…
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Many female athletes and coaches have called Columbus home at one point or another in their lives. Some have just played here in Central Ohio; others were born here. However, they all have one thing in common: each has made an impact on women’s sports. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title…
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