If the walls of Berston Field House could talk, one can only imagine the stories they would tell. Especially considering that the walls of Berston’s less-than-regulation size, main basketball court represent out-of-bounds, not the sidelines. For more than 90 years, countless Flint-area athletic legends have honed their skills at the iconic structure at Saginaw and

Jon Runyan has packed plenty into his nearly 43 years of life. Along the way, the Flint native has repeatedly exceeded expectations, displayed a penchant for surprising people and despite all of his success, has routinely shown a generous heart that is even bigger than his imposing 6-foot-7, roughly 330-pound physical presence. Consider that he

Last Tuesday, August 23, My City Magazine was able to join in welcoming home Flint’s two-time Olympic Gold Medalist for boxing, Claressa Shields. Claressa was welcomed home at Bishop International Airport and was able to greet fans, sign autographs, and pose for pictures. Congratulations, Claressa!   Photography by Eric Dutro

Summer time means that once again the Greater Flint Olympian and CANUSA Games are underway. This year, they are celebrating 60 years of the Greater Flint Olympian games and the 59th year of the CANUSA Games. July 12th, marked the opening ceremonies for the Greater Flint Olympian Games. Commencing from Northwestern High School’s Guy V. Houston

The summer of 2012 found Geena Gall basking in the euphoria of being an Olympian. The Grand Blanc native fulfilled a dream she had harbored since grade school by placing second in the 800-meter run at the Olympic Trials, charging from sixth place with just over 200 meters remaining. Less than two months later, Gall

When did Mike Williams begin to become one of the state’s most successful high school boys’ basketball coaches? Ironically, it was the moment he decided to make basketball less of a priority. After struggling to a 3-18 record in his first season as Flint Beecher coach in 2004-05, Williams’ Buccaneers were not faring much better

The unbridled intensity and raw energy of flat track motorcycle racing is easy to appreciate. During competitions, roughly 15-20 riders negotiate laps of half-mile or one-mile tracks covered by a 12-15-inch dirt base that is topped with a layer of decomposed granite. Riders remain in a tightly tucked position on the straight-aways while reaching speeds

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Strike up a conversation with Madison Ballard and it soon becomes obvious that the tennis court is her happy place. She finds solace in a strong serve, bliss in a finely-executed backhand, revelry in a winning rally, and euphoria in a firm forehand. “Tennis has really helped with me with life, overall,” Ballard says. “Let’s

In the early 1970s, a pair of young, Flint-area running enthusiasts took it upon themselves to address a glaring problem. The local running scene was very different at the time, and finding an outlet for one’s competitive juices often required extensive travel. It was a more tedious process, to put it mildly, than today –

There is an unmistakable excitement in Zoe Weinberg’s voice when discussing skiing. It’s obvious that when the Fenton High School junior slips on a pair of boots, straps on skis, clutches her poles and shoots out of a gate onto a snow-covered slope, there is probably no place she would rather be. In this setting,

Adam Cooper is full of stories from his two decades guiding members of the Flint Falcons swim program – kids who joined for simple reasons, only to enjoy long-lasting, splashing success. Aric Plamondon, Corey White and Courtney Weaver are just a few examples. In fact, Plamondon, now a Flushing High School senior, does not recall