Christina Baker

Mom 2 Jordan, Donnatella Versace the tabby, husky Maximus, 26.2 & 70.3. UNC/MSU Alum, Cranbrook & UChicago parent. #runwithrivs #fullyvaccinated #boosted

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

World Championships 2022 women's marathon full results; Gebreslase sets championship record for gold | World-Track and Field
US Women nab 3 spots in Top 10, one of them in Top 5, ⁦@SaraHall3⁩ ⁦@EmmaBates33⁩ ⁦@KeiraDAmato⁩ WAYTO GO🇺🇸👏🏽💪🏽👍🏽 https://t.co/xBjWQRbZXr

[jocelyn (swimswim4) @swimswim48]

A very important part of being a 400IMer for team USA is hating swimming the 400IM as much as possible

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

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[Steve Clemans @Steve09812]

It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to Jeanne Gibson, our beloved Rosie the Riveter, has passed away today, July 29, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. With her passing, we don't simply mourn the loss of a beloved friend, we honor the life of an American hero whose courage, dedication, and unwavering spirit helped shape history, and will continue to inspire generations to come.📷📷
At just 18 years old, Jeanne left her home in Minnesota in the summer of 1944 and answered her nation's call, becoming a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. With determination and grit, she helped build destroyers that strengthened the Allied war effort during World War II. She later continued her service with the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, embodying the resilience and patriotism of the Greatest Generation.
Yet Jeanne's legacy extended far beyond the war. She earned her Ph.D., dedicated three decades to teaching, earned her private pilot license, and spent the rest of her life proving that courage, determination, and purpose know no age.
In 2024, Jeanne and her fellow Rosies were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation's highest civilian honors, recognizing the extraordinary women whose sacrifices and determination helped secure victory during World War II.
To all of us at Pacific Historic Parks, Jeanne was far more than a Rosie, she was family. She traveled to Hawaiʻi time and again to share her remarkable story with visitors, inspire local students, and ensure that the sacrifices of the Home Front would never be forgotten. Her radiant smile, generous heart, and boundless enthusiasm touched every life she encountered.
She had a special gift for encouraging young girls, reminding them that no dream was too big and no obstacle too great. Through her words and her example, she inspired generations to believe in themselves and pursue lives of courage, service, and purpose.
Jeanne remained a tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of the Rosies, volunteering at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on "Rosie Fridays" and ensuring the stories of the women who helped win the war would continue to inspire future generations.
In one of life's poignant moments, just days before her passing, Jeanne was celebrated with a Wall of Honor banner at the park she loved so dearly and recognized during a San Jose Earthquakes halftime ceremony honoring Bay Area heroes. It was a fitting tribute to a woman whose life was defined by selfless service, quiet strength, and extraordinary grace.
Though Jeanne has taken her final flight, her legacy will never fade. It lives on in every story she shared, every young person she inspired, every life she touched, and in the enduring example of courage she leaves behind.
Our hearts are with Jeanne's family, her fellow Rosies, and all who were blessed to know and love her.
Rest in peace, Jeanne Gibson.
Thank you for answering the call when your country needed you most. Thank you for showing generations what courage looks like. We will remember you always

[Steve Clemans @Steve09812]

It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to Jeanne Gibson, our beloved Rosie the Riveter, has passed away today, July 29, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. With her passing, we don't simply mourn the loss of a beloved friend, we honor the life of an American hero whose courage, dedication, and unwavering spirit helped shape history, and will continue to inspire generations to come.📷📷
At just 18 years old, Jeanne left her home in Minnesota in the summer of 1944 and answered her nation's call, becoming a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. With determination and grit, she helped build destroyers that strengthened the Allied war effort during World War II. She later continued her service with the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, embodying the resilience and patriotism of the Greatest Generation.
Yet Jeanne's legacy extended far beyond the war. She earned her Ph.D., dedicated three decades to teaching, earned her private pilot license, and spent the rest of her life proving that courage, determination, and purpose know no age.
In 2024, Jeanne and her fellow Rosies were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation's highest civilian honors, recognizing the extraordinary women whose sacrifices and determination helped secure victory during World War II.
To all of us at Pacific Historic Parks, Jeanne was far more than a Rosie, she was family. She traveled to Hawaiʻi time and again to share her remarkable story with visitors, inspire local students, and ensure that the sacrifices of the Home Front would never be forgotten. Her radiant smile, generous heart, and boundless enthusiasm touched every life she encountered.
She had a special gift for encouraging young girls, reminding them that no dream was too big and no obstacle too great. Through her words and her example, she inspired generations to believe in themselves and pursue lives of courage, service, and purpose.
Jeanne remained a tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of the Rosies, volunteering at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on "Rosie Fridays" and ensuring the stories of the women who helped win the war would continue to inspire future generations.
In one of life's poignant moments, just days before her passing, Jeanne was celebrated with a Wall of Honor banner at the park she loved so dearly and recognized during a San Jose Earthquakes halftime ceremony honoring Bay Area heroes. It was a fitting tribute to a woman whose life was defined by selfless service, quiet strength, and extraordinary grace.
Though Jeanne has taken her final flight, her legacy will never fade. It lives on in every story she shared, every young person she inspired, every life she touched, and in the enduring example of courage she leaves behind.
Our hearts are with Jeanne's family, her fellow Rosies, and all who were blessed to know and love her.
Rest in peace, Jeanne Gibson.
Thank you for answering the call when your country needed you most. Thank you for showing generations what courage looks like. We will remember you always

[SKI @skiistiredasf]

Meet Michigan dad Ray Lucas who ran into a fully burning house and carried his 18-month-old twin daughters out against his chest.
He walked out with third-degree burns.
They walked out alive.

[USA Swimming @USASwimming]

Caeleb Dressel is once again a NATIONAL CHAMPION!

He went 47.70 in the 100m free for his fastest time since the 2024 Olympic Trials.🔥

📺 Peacock | USA Swimming YouTube Channel

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

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[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

From childhood cancer patient to future physician: College student finds purpose at Cleveland Clinic
Source: WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland https://t.co/4Xkfvo2hFR

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

Costco’s organic chicken isn't what it seems - Vox https://t.co/rpP7NxUuci

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

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[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

Ryder Williams is 16 and nearly died saving a drowning 10-year-old, refusing to let go as 10-foot waves swallowed them both. When strangers started a GoFundMe for him, his mom shut it down. She told them to donate to the lifeguard program that taught him how to save a life.

The 16-year-old is Ryder Williams, a rookie California State Parks lifeguard who went down under 10-foot Santa Cruz surf with a drowning boy and refused to let go, surfacing again and again still gripping him until he got him to shore. President Trump is now bringing Ryder and his family to the White House for what he's calling a "High Civilian Honor."

Ryder is a first-season California State Parks seasonal lifeguard who trained through the Santa Cruz County Junior Guards program before he was old enough to serve. He is 16, the minimum age the state allows.

It happened Saturday around 3:32 p.m. at Seabright State Beach, near Mott Avenue and East Cliff Drive. A 10-year-old boy was knocked down by a wave and swept about 15 yards offshore into an 8-to-10-foot shorebreak driven by long-period swell from Hurricane Genevieve.

"It caught a lot of people off-guard," said Scott Vander Dussen, who filmed the rescue. "Unfortunately, this young man was overwhelmed and swept out in just a moment's time." Conditions turned, he said, in a heartbeat.

Ryder locked onto the boy with what one witness called a "gorilla grip," ducked under set after set, and gulped air between breakers for about two minutes. Multiple beachgoers tried to help and were quickly overwhelmed by the surf themselves. A second lifeguard helped finish the extraction. The boy was exhausted but unharmed, evaluated by paramedics, and reunited with his mother. Ryder went back on duty that same evening and worked another shift the next day.

California State Parks' Santa Cruz District performed 34 rescues across the weekend as the swell battered the coast.

Eric Trump reposted the video first, writing, "Give this 16-year-old lifeguard the highest civilian honor. This is truly the best of America! Well done!" President Trump followed by announcing he is bringing Ryder and his family to the White House for a "High Civilian Honor."

When supporters asked about a GoFundMe, Ryder's mother turned it down and pointed them to the Junior Guards program instead. "Honestly he was just doing the job that he absolutely loves," she said, adding that she believes lifeguards should be recognized as first responders for the conditions they face along the Santa Cruz coastline.

[FoxyFarmer🦊🇺🇸 @GardensR4Health]

🚨Huge Update on Our Hero Lifeguard Ryder Williams 16yrs

Ryder says he refused to let go of the child because he knew the boy would almost certainly die if he did

Ryder’s father Shane “I almost started crying because how determined he was to save that boy’s life makes me so proud.”

Shockingly, Ryder made ANOTHER rescue that day under circumstances MORE difficult than the ones seen on the viral clip, pulling 2 more people to safety

Ryder has proven to be extremely humble, stating he doesn’t understand all the attention because he was just doing what anyone else would.

Several bystanders went against policy to help Ryder save the drowning boy, but the surf rebuffed them, and they retreated.

Ryder’s parents attribute his incredible water skills to years of playing intense water polo, where he played the position of hole set, which means constantly fighting off opponents. His parents joked about being uncomfortable “with everyone trying to drown our boy”.

Ryder and his family have been involved to the White House by President Trump, where Ryder will receive a civilian award 🥇

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

Olympian Daniel Nascimento, 28, Has Been Missing for Over a Month as His Mother Begs Public for Help - Us Weekly https://t.co/Ped6BKb8lJ

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

Lindsay Clancy Is on Trial for Killing Her Three Children. That Could Have Been Me. - Slate https://t.co/N1f33MW05Z

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

Kentucky teen lauded for defending girl from sexual harassment fatally shot - The Guardian https://t.co/vPeBwhEEBg

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

Betye Saar, artist who shattered stereotypes of Black women, dies at 99 - The Washington Post https://t.co/LOgk3b3nVI

[SWIMNERD @SwimNerds]

If it wasn’t for amazing beach lifeguards like this young man, we would have over 10,000+ drownings every year in USA.

[Lolo Jones @lolojones]

Why I’ve been off social for so long…
For months, I couldn’t talk about this

Please someone help stop what they are doing at USA Bobsled

[Christina Baker @ChristinaBaker3]

Man Missing for Over a Month Found Drifting in the Ocean - The Daily Beast https://t.co/jmtXCCC8Vq

[CITIUS MAG @CitiusMag]

SIMPLY THE BEST 🫡

A great moment here in Icahn Stadium as longtime New Yorker and legendary middle-distance coach Frank Gagliano is honored in front of a crowd that included literally hundreds of former athletes he guided and coaches he mentored.

Gagliano’s six-decade coaching career began at Manhattan College and ended as the head coach of NJ-NY Track Club, producing dozens of Olympians and influencing many of today’s top coaches including Chris Miltenburg, Diljeet Taylor, and Vin Linanna.

[Tock @yvan_theriault]

Au lever du soleil, Maya, une policière a trouvée un petit gars trempé, tenant le gilet de sauvetage orange d'un enfant.

Lorsqu'elle a tentée de le lui prendre, le chien, épuisé, a grogné et a regardé vers les rochers au sud.
Elle a aperçue un nom inscrit à l'intérieur du gilet : Caleb. Le garçon de sept ans avait disparu la nuit précédente, emporté par une vague dans une crique. Finn, le chien de la famille, avait lui aussi disparu après avoir sauté à l'eau pour le secourir.
Finn s'est relevé, a ramassé le gilet abîmé et s'est mis à marcher vers le sud. Tous les quelques mètres, il se retournait pour s'assurer que Maya le suivait.

Plusieurs kilomètres plus loin, Finn est entré dans une étroite grotte marine. Caleb gisait sur un banc de sable surélevé, transi de froid mais vivant.
Finn l'avait sorti des vagues en tirant sur le gilet. Il resta ensuite allongé sur Caleb toute la nuit, lui prodiguant sa chaleur corporelle.

À l'aube, Finn quitta Caleb. Il porta le gilet orange jusqu'à la plage, retrouva Maya et la ramena. Caleb se remit de l'hypothermie. Finn fut soigné pour épuisement et blessures aux pattes.
La ville rendit hommage à Finn par la suite, et Caleb conserva le gilet de sauvetage abîmé accroché au mur de sa chambre, avec les marques de dents qui l'avaient ramené à la maison.

L'examen vétérinaire révéla à quel point Finn avait frôlé l'évanouissement avant d'entreprendre ces trois derniers kilomètres pour aller chercher de l'aide.