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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republican Party of Kentucky elects officers during state reorganization
Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters in Frankfort. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Tom Loftus) The Republican Party of Kentucky elected a slate of officers that includes previous members of leadership and new members from across the state. Republicans elected the officers during its state reorganization Saturday, according to a Republican Party of Kentucky press release. Chair Robert J. Benvenuti III was reelected to a full four-year term. DeAnna Brangers secured a fourth term as vice chair and Karen Kelly was reelected as secretary. Hunter Whitaker was elected as the new youth chair of the party. Benvenuti said in a statement that he was honored to be reelected as chairman of the party. He was first elected to the role in 2023 after former Chair Mac Brown resigned. 'The success of the Republican Party of Kentucky is built on a foundation of individuals who understand and deeply cherish the conservative values that we as Republicans hold so dear,' Benvenuti said. 'Kentuckians have chosen Republican leadership, and I am absolutely confident that Republicans will continue to see unmatched electoral success in 2026 and beyond. I am grateful for the confidence of the members of the Republican Party of Kentucky, and I look forward to continuing to work with my team to elect strong men and women who share Kentuckians' values and want to build a better Commonwealth for future generations.' The newly-elected state members-at-large are Robbin Taylor, Patrick Jennings, Rob Givens, Sarah Van Wallaghen, Richard Grana, Jon Park, Sam Brown and Carol Rogers. Kentucky Republicans hold supermajorities in both the state House and Senate. Most of the state's constitutional officers and congressional members are Republicans as well. The Kentucky Democratic Party will hold its state convention this weekend.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Olympic boxing champion Nino Benvenuti dies at age 87
Nino Benvenuti, a former Italian boxer who won gold at his home Olympics in 1960 before earning world championship titles in two weight classes as a pro, has died at age 87. The Italian National Olympic Committee, CONI, said Benvenuti died Tuesday. It did not disclose the cause of death. CONI called Benvenuti one of the best boxers in the country's history 'and certainly one of the most beloved athletes.' The elegant boxer won the Olympic welterweight title in Rome in 1960, the same Games where Cassius Clay — who would later become Muhammad Ali — took the heavyweight gold medal. Benvenuti beat out Clay for the Val Barker trophy as the games' best boxer. Benvenuti finished his amateur career with just one loss in 120 matches, according to the International Olympic Committee. | Photo Credit: AP 'I only realized the importance of that award in the years that followed the games, when Muhammad Ali really became Muhammad Ali and the best boxer in the world,' Benvenuti later said. Benvenuti finished his amateur career with just one loss in 120 matches, according to the International Olympic Committee. After turning pro in 1961, he became the world light middleweight and middleweight champion (twice). But he said those titles pale in comparison to his gold medal. 'When you win the Olympics you're an Olympic champion for the rest of your life,' Benvenuti said. Related Topics olympics / Boxing
San Francisco Chronicle
20-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Italian boxing champion Nino Benvenuti, who took gold at Rome Olympics, dies at age 87
ROME (AP) — Nino Benvenuti, an Italian former boxer who won gold at his home Olympics in 1960 before earning world championship titles in two weight classes as a pro, has died at age 87. The Italian National Olympic Committee, CONI, said Benvenuti died Tuesday. It did not disclose the cause of death. CONI called Benvenuti one of the best boxers in the country's history 'and certainly one of the most beloved athletes.' The elegant boxer won the Olympic welterweight title in Rome in 1960, the same Games where Cassius Clay — who would later become Muhammad Ali — took the heavyweight gold medal. Benvenuti beat out Clay for the Val Barker trophy as the games' best boxer. 'I only realized the importance of that award in the years that followed the games, when Muhammad Ali really became Muhammad Ali and the best boxer in the world,' Benvenuti later said. Benvenuti finished his amateur career with just one loss in 120 matches, according to the International Olympic Committee. After turning pro in 1961, he became the world light middleweight and middleweight champion (twice). But he said those titles pale in comparison to his gold medal. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Italian boxing champion Nino Benvenuti, who took gold at Rome Olympics, dies at age 87
ROME (AP) — Nino Benvenuti, an Italian former boxer who won gold at his home Olympics in 1960 before earning world championship titles in two weight classes as a pro, has died at age 87. The Italian National Olympic Committee, CONI, said Benvenuti died Tuesday. It did not disclose the cause of death. CONI called Benvenuti one of the best boxers in the country's history 'and certainly one of the most beloved athletes.' The elegant boxer won the Olympic welterweight title in Rome in 1960, the same Games where Cassius Clay — who would later become Muhammad Ali — took the heavyweight gold medal. Benvenuti beat out Clay for the Val Barker trophy as the games' best boxer. 'I only realized the importance of that award in the years that followed the games, when Muhammad Ali really became Muhammad Ali and the best boxer in the world,' Benvenuti later said. Benvenuti finished his amateur career with just one loss in 120 matches, according to the International Olympic Committee. After turning pro in 1961, he became the world light middleweight and middleweight champion (twice). But he said those titles pale in comparison to his gold medal. 'When you win the Olympics you're an Olympic champion for the rest of your life,' Benvenuti said. ___ AP Sports:
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Italian boxing champion Nino Benvenuti, who took gold at Rome Olympics, dies at age 87
ROME (AP) — Nino Benvenuti, an Italian former boxer who won gold at his home Olympics in 1960 before earning world championship titles in two weight classes as a pro, has died at age 87. The Italian National Olympic Committee, CONI, said Benvenuti died Tuesday. It did not disclose the cause of death. Advertisement CONI called Benvenuti one of the best boxers in the country's history 'and certainly one of the most beloved athletes.' The elegant boxer won the Olympic welterweight title in Rome in 1960, the same Games where Cassius Clay — who would later become Muhammad Ali — took the heavyweight gold medal. Benvenuti beat out Clay for the Val Barker trophy as the games' best boxer. 'I only realized the importance of that award in the years that followed the games, when Muhammad Ali really became Muhammad Ali and the best boxer in the world,' Benvenuti later said. Benvenuti finished his amateur career with just one loss in 120 matches, according to the International Olympic Committee. After turning pro in 1961, he became the world light middleweight and middleweight champion (twice). But he said those titles pale in comparison to his gold medal. 'When you win the Olympics you're an Olympic champion for the rest of your life,' Benvenuti said. ___ AP Sports:
