 female gold medalist was so huge, especially coming from the United States where we don't have a lot of representation in this sport. Balancing canoe racing with more fun hobbies makes Seattle's Nevin Harrison eager to defend her Olympic gold medal. Sports with Swartz at 10 and 40 after the hour, Northwest News Radio. Northwest News Time 512. The crew of a NASA mission to Mars has emerged from their craft after a year-long voyage that never actually left the ground. You ready to come out?