Spring 1996 | The Legacy

Letter From Bill Toomey:

Dear Olympian:

The publication ofthe official newsletter for the United States Olympians is an exciting occasion for all of us associated with the Olympic Movement. Weare proud to be able to build a stronger association through an organized network and partnership.

As Olympians we have a common bond and now have the sensational opportunity to continue to create the Olympic experiences through the alumni association. It is through the caring support ofthe Olympians that future Olympians have learned more about Olympic sport, retiring athletes have been advised about advancement in their post-competitive pursuits, outstanding Olympians have been honored and more opportunities have been created for today's youth through grassroots programs

Thank you for maintaining your ties to the United States Olympians and to the Olympic Movement.

Sincerely,

Bill Toomey '68 President, U.S Olympians

Olympic Alumni Get Red Carpet Treatment at Visa Olympic Reunion Center During 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta

In a salute to every athlete who ever competed in the Olympic Games, Visa will host the Visa Olympic Reunion Center as a hospitality oasis for all Olympic Alumni to renew friendships, reminisce and relax during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta.

The Visa Olympic Reunion Center, located atAtlanta's landmark Georgian Terrace, will be open exclusively to OlympicAlumni from around tl1e world during their visit to Atlanta. The gracious Georgian Terrace is centrally located within me Olympic Ring in downtown Atlanta, across me street from me historic Fox Theatre which will serve as me headquarters for me Sydney Organizing Committee, ho sts of tl1 e Olympic Games in the year 2000

''Visa is extermely proud to honor mese living legends of sports wi m a special welcome and a place to call home," noted Michael Beindorff, executive vice president marketing and product management, Visa U.S.A. at a recent press conference . "It is our way of m anking mem for their undaunted spirit, their years of grue lin g preparation, meir devotion to teamwork and Olympic ideals, and so many great moments i n sports ."

Dr. Liz Ferris, president of the British Olympians Association, adds mat "mis marks me first time ever tl1at Olympic Alumni will have been welcomed and acknowledged at me Games in such style "

Many Olympians may remember me Hospitality Houses mat were on si te in Los Angeles in 1984 and in Seoul in 1988. The success of mese facilities was me incentive and inspiration for me Visa Olympic Reunion Center.

Among tl1e many Olympians involved wim me planning of mis substantial undertaking for tl1eGamesare : RussHodge(track&field, 1964),Anne WamerCribbs(swimming, 1960), Rocky Lane (boxing, 1956), Al Oerter (track & field, 1956, 1960, 1964, 196 8) and Bill Toomey (track & fie ld, 1968).

News Channel to Provide Live Remote Broadcasts from VISA Olympic Reunion Center

In addition to hosting O lympic alumni, the VISA Olympic Reunion Center will provide communications support for major medi a contacts and television networks. The Georgian Terrace will be an ide al location to meet and interview Olympic Alumni. As part of the effort, th e NBC News C hannel will provide live remote broadcasts from the Reuni on Center, scheduling 100plus :t\TBC broadcast affiliates daily onsite; NBC News Channel interviews to uplinked sate llit es twice daily; and broadcast feeds from the Reunion Center to CNBC, the NBC Superch am1el , NBC News, NBC Sports, Cana l de Noticias (th e Spanish language channel) and a variety of international "feeds " as well.

1996 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY

At a Glance

WHAT:

15,000-mile trek across the USA during which the Olympic flame is transferred from torch to torch until it arrives in Atlanta for the Centennial Olympic Games.

WHY:

In ancient Greece, a sacred truce was called so athletes could peacefully compete at the Olympic Games. Before the Games, runners - ca ll ed "heralds ofpeace" - traveled Greece proclaiming the beginning of thetruceandissuingtheclarion calltotheGames. Thecustom was revived in 1936, adding the symbolism of a torch lit in Olympia, Greece by the rays of the sun. The torch relay has preceded everyOlympicGames since then.

KEY 1996 DATE S:

April 2 7 - Olympic flame arrives in Los Angeles from Greece.

Ju ly 1 9-ArrivesinAtlanta's Olymp ic Stadium during the OpeningCeremony. Itremains there for the duration of the Centennial Games.

A ugust 4 - The flame is extinguished during the Closing Ceremony.

In all, the flame travels by relay for 84 days. Including the Games, the fl ame is in the U.S. for 100 days.

The date for lighting the Olympic flame in Olympia and subsequent relay through Greece will be determined by the Hellenic O lympic Committee.

Offical New sletter of the U S. Olympians

1996 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY FACTS:

Travels through 42 states plus Washington, DC.

Visits 29 state capitols.

Comes within a two -hour distance of 90 percent of the U.S. population.

Visits 11 pairs of "twin cities":

Albany, Georgia and New York

Columbia, Mississippi and South Carolina

Columbus, Georgia and Ohio

Flat Rock, Michigan and North Carolina

Gainesville, Georgia and Florida

Greensboro, Georgia and North Carolina

Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri

Lafayette, Indiana and Louisiana

Marysville, Kansas and Ohio

Rochester, Minnesota and New York

Troy, Alabama and New York

Is carried by 10,000 torchbearers.

Travels by runner, bicycle, 10-car train, horseback, canoe, steamboat, Great Lakes laker, plane and sail boat.

Travels an average of 182 miles per day; 14 miles per hour; 13 .5 hours per day.

Each runner will carry torch approximately one kilometer.

110 people from Georgia will travel with the relay: 60 volunteers from Georgia and 50 staff.

Travels in caravan of 40 vehicles, including public safety, advance team, torchbearer carriers, emergency medical service vehicles and equipment.

The caravan carries 20 bicycles for use in the relay.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS:

The 1996 Olympic Games Torch Relay will stop, on average, three times each day to be part of celebrations organized by communities along the route. With the announcement of the nationwide route, ACOG's focus turns to finalizing these celebrations with community leaders. Details of these celebrations will be announced later.

ABOUT THE 1996 TORCH:

Features 22 aluminum "reeds" gathered in the center. The "reeds" represent the 22 times the Modern Olympic Games have been held. The names of the 20 host cities, including Atlanta, are etched on the gold-plated band near the base; another band near the crown features the logo for the 1996 Olympic Games. A center handle of Georgia hardwood makes the torch easy to carry. The torch features a dual burner system that will help the flame resist wind and rain during the relay. Weighs 3.5 lbs.

THE OLYMPIC FLAME:

The flame ignited in Olympia is kept in a lantern that travels with the relay. The r -----.,_ lantern is closely guarded to ensure the flame is never extinguished. A single torch is lit from the flame every morning for that day's relay.

OLYMPIANS TO CARRY THE OLYMPIC FLAME

On April 27, 1996, the first of 10,000 torchbearers will receive the Olympic flame and begin an 84-day, 15,000 mile journey across America The United States Olympic Committee and the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Garnes are very excited to offer the opportunity for Olympians to carry the Olympic Flame in the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay.

The 1996 Olympic Torch Relay will offer two significant opportunities for Olympians to participate:

1. Olympians have been offered the opportunity to carry the torch in the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay through a special program administered by the USOC's Alumni Relations office. A total of 800 Olympians (out of 10,000 total torchbearers) will be selected to carry the Olympic Flame in communities across the country.

MARY LOU RETTON

2. In addition, all Olympians will be invited to participate in and be recognized at their Community Celebrations as the Flame travels across the country.

In the U.S., the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay is presented by Coca-Cola. The United Way is the provider of community support and volunteer services for the 1996 OlympicTorchRelay. United Way will assistACOGwith the selection of Community Hero torchbearers,

AWARDS HONOR RISING STARS

Mary Lou Retton, the 1984 Olympic Women's Gymnastics gold medalist, has demonstrated her commitment to Olympians of the future with the creation of the Mary bou Retton Awards.

The awards honor an up-and-coming, rising star in the Olympic Festival who h as not yet been a member of a U.S. Olympic Team.

Retton initiated the awards last year after approaching the USOC with her desire to help a young, rising pair of athletes offset their financial hurdles as they prepared for Olympic opportuni-

ties, just as she did as a teenager in Fairmont, West Virginia, some l 4years ago.

T eenaged softball pitcher Christa-Williams and boxer Fernando Vargas were named the 1995 winners of the Mary Lou Retton Awards at the conclusion of the U.S. Olympic Festival.

Retton made presentations of a special trophy to the athletes and announced that each will receive a $5000 training grant, subject to the rules of the respective National Governing Bodies, NCAA, High School and other bodies.

community celebrations which greet the arrival of the flame and volunteer support for the caravan.

The U.S. OlympiansAlumniAssociationis accepting nominations for the positions ofvice-president (4 openings) and president (1 opening) to be elected at the 1996 Annual Meeting this Spring.

If you are interested in serving in a leadership role with the USO or would like to nominate qualified candidates, please submit a statement of qualifications and letter of interest/nomination no later than March 15, 1996 to:

U.S. Olympians Alumni Association

United States Olympic Committee One Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5760 FAX: 719/578-4911

If you have any questions, please call the Alumni Relations office at 800-717-7555.

1996 Olympic Torch Relay Route

GAMES OF THE XXV/th OLYMPIAD QUALIFICATION PROCEDURES

(as of Nov. 6, 1995)

ARCHERY

IQualification for Olympic s lots are de t erm in ed th rough World Championsh ip s a n d H e misphe ric Qualifications. Athletes wi ll be nominated through qua lifi cati o n to the Ol ympi c Tra inin g Team, then re su lt s of competition in the Spring of 1996.

A serie s of six selection eve nts wi ll be held in the Spr ing of 1996 to reduce the Olymp ic Training T eam t o four men and four wo m e n.

The fin al three ath letes per sex wi ll be selected f rom the Olympic Training Team based on res ults of the six se lect ion events, plus one event in both May and June.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 28 -Aug. 2, 1996, Stone Mountain Park

ATHLETICS

Th e Olympic Tri als w ill be hel d June 14-23, 1996, in Atlanta, Ga

Th e Olympi c Trial s for the m arath on and 50-kil ometer walk w ill be held as fo llows:

Marathon

Men: Feb . 17, 1996, Charlotte, N.C. Women: Feb. 10 , 1996, Co lumbi a, S .C. 50KWalk

(Men on ly) Apr il 15 , 1996 , LaGrange , Ga

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July26-Aug. 4, 1996 (dayoffJuly30), Olympic Stadium

BA DMIN TO N

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Ath lete se lect ion wi ll be based on intern at ional federation rankings. The United States w ill be el igible for two w il dcard slots as host National Olympic Committee if no slots are attained through IF ranking. Wi ld card positions w ill be filled by the highest rank ed U.S. ath letes as of April 1, 1996.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 24-Aug. 1, 1996, Georgia State University Gymnasium

BASEBAL L

Ath letes will be nominated by a se lecti on committee to th e Olympic Tearn from a select ion camp to be held June 7-17 , 1996 , in Millington , Tenn. Forty ath let es will receive invitations, with other athlete s able t o qualify through wa lk-on tria ls held prior t o th e se lect ion ca mp

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 20-Aug. 2, 1996,Atlanta- Fulton County Stadium

BASKETBAL L

Ithe U.S. Senior National Team we re held May 2125, 1995, in Co lorado Sp ring s, Colo. In the Spr in g of 1996, an eva lu atio n pro cess based upon specific criteria will be held to se lect the fina l team. The Olympic Team will be nominated on June 19 , 1996.

Men

In the Summer of 1995, the Men's Senior National Team co nsist in g of 10 at hlet es was selected by the USAB Sele c tion Comm itte e, based on play during the 1994-95 seaso n. A review and eval uati on of th ese and ot her elite athletes based upon specific criteria w ill occur in the Spring of 1996 to finali ze the team. The Olympic Tea m w ill be nam ed June 19, 1996. Competition Dates and Venu e(s)

July 20-Aug. 4, 1996, Georgia Dome (for preliminaries, semifinals and finals), Morehouse College (for preliminaries)

BOXING

Athletes qualify for the 1996 Olympic Tri als by winning their we igh t c lass in th e f o llo w in g even ts:

PAL Champions hips , Oct. 28Nov. 3 , 1995 , Dallas , Texas ln terservice Champ ionships, Jan. 23-26 , 1996, Fort Huachuca, Ariz.

U.S. Champ ionsh ip s (Gold & Si lver), Feb. 11 - 16 , 1996, Colorado Springs, Colo. Western Qualifier , Feb. 25 - March 2, 199 6, Cas per , Wyo

Eastern Qual ifi er , March 3-9, 1996 , Atl ant ic C ity, N.J.

National Go lden Gloves, March 18 - 23, 1996, C leveland , Ohio

The second-place athlete in the U. S. Champions hip s will also qualify for the Olympic Trial s. Th e Ol ympi c Trial s, to be held April 2- 7, 1996, in Oakland, Calif., wi ll feature an eight -athlete, double- elimination tournament per weight catego ry The champ ion of the O lymp ic Trial s and the w inn er of the lose r' s bracket adva nce to th e 19 96 O lympi c Box-Off, April 18-20, in Augusta, Ga. The Olympic Team nom ine es w ill be t he win ners of each we ig ht category at th e Olympic Box-Off.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 20-Aug. 4, 1996 (Day off on July 29), Alexander Memorial Coliseum (at Georgia Tech)

CANOE/KAYA K

Flatwater

First qualification eve nt: 1995 Flatwater World Championships, Duisburg, Germany , Aug. 1520, 1995

The first eight boats in each event qualify for the Olympic Games.

Second qualification eve nt: Hemispheric Competition, Gainesvi ll e, Ga ., May 4-5, 1996. Th e first two boats per event qualify for the Olympic Games.

Slalom

First qualification event: 1995 Sla lom World Championships, Aug 15-20, 1995, Nott ingham , G re at Britain. Seco nd qualification eve nt: Apri l 19 - 21, 19 96, Ocoee River, Tenn.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

Slalom - -July 26 - 28, 1996 , Ocoee Whitewater Center, Cherokee National Forest, Tenn. Sprint-- July 30-Aug. 4, 1996, Lake Lanier, Hall County, Ga

CYC LI NG

IThe principal factors in selecting th e Olympic Team are the 1996 O ly mpic Trials , perfo rmance in previous intern at ional events, and, in team events , the discretion of the National Coaching Staff based upon approved criteria

Track

Ol ympic Tri als: June 4-9 , 1996, Trexlertown, Pa.

Road

Olympic Tri als: June 1, 1996, Charlotte, N.C.

Mountain Bike

Cross -Coun try Race (MenM/omen)

Men

1. Two athletes with highest point totals in the following li sted races.

Women

1. Two athletes with highest point totals in the follo w ing li sted races.

Even t, Locatio n, Date

World Cup Event, Mount Snow, Vt., June 20, 1995

National Champions hi p Eve nt , Trave rse City, Mich ., July 27, 1995.

Wor ld Championship s, Black Forest, Germany , Sept. 23 , 1995.

World Cup Event, Helen, Ga ., June 1, 1996.

World Cup Event, Helen, Ga., June 2, 1996.

Co mpetition Dates and Venue(s) Road

July 21, 1996 , Women's road race, Atlanta roads

July 31, 1996 , Men'sroadrace,Atlantaroads

August 3, 1996, Men's and women's individual time trials, Atlanta roads Track

July 24-28, 1996, Stone Mountain Park

Mountain Bike

July 30, 1996, Georgia International Horse Park

DIVING

Olympic Trials will be held June 19-23, 1996, in Indianapolis , Ind. The top t wo competit ors in eac h eve nt wi ll qualify for the Olymp ic Team.

CompetitionDatesandVenuels)

July 26-Aug. 2, 1996, GeorgiaTechAquatic Center, Georgia Tech Student Athletic Complex

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EQUESTRIAN

I~:=s~~~=I Selection Trials are sch eduled for June 15-16, 1996 , and June 19-23, 1996 , in Gladstone, N.J. The four rider/ horse combinations with the highest combined scores at the Final Selection Trials will qualify for the Olympic Team.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 27-28, July 31, Aug. 3, 1996, Georgia International Horse Park at Conyers in Rockdale County, Ga.

Show Jumping

Phase I consists of Selection Trials 1 - 7 held from March-June 1996. Phase 11, to be held on June 23, consists of Selection Trial 8. The top four rider/ horse combinations (based on the best six scores from Selection Trials 1-8) will qualify for the Olympic Team.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July25,July29,Aug. l,Aug.4, 1996,Georgia International Horse Park at Conyers in Rockdale County, Ga.

Three-Day Event

The short List outing will be held May 2-5 , 1996, where showing will be reviewed by the Selection Committee.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 21 - 26, 1996, Georgia International Horse Park at Conyers in Rockdale County, Ga.

FENCING

aAthlete selection will be based on senior point standings, wh ich are determined by performance in selected tournaments held between July 1995 and June 1996. Individual Competitions counting toward senior point standings begin with the 1995 Senior World Championships (July 18-23, 1995) and end with the 1996 National Championships (June 8-16, 1996).

Team

The U.S. will field teams in each category, consisting of the three fencers participating in the individual competition.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 20-25, 1996, Georgia World Congress Center, Hall F

FIELD HOCKEY

Men

DThe 1995 U.S. Olympic Festival field hockey competition in Boulder, Colo., served as the preliminary Olympic Trials. Out of 60 participants, a maximum of 24 players were nominated to the Olympic Training Team by the USFHA Selection Committee. These nominated players will be evaluated during a subsequent training period, and the Selection Committee will nominate the 16 Olympic Team members no later than 60 days prior to the 1996 Olympic Games.

Women

Top athletes will be invited to attend the National Team Trials in December 1995, after which an Olympic Training Squad of 24 will be chosen by the USFHA Selection Committee. These players will be evaluated in the training period that follows (May 1-15), and the top 16 players will qualify for the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 20-Aug. 2, 1996, Morris Brown College - Alonzo Herndon Stadium (Finals for both men and women will be held at Morris Brown College.)

FOOTBALL (So ccer)

I~:n1996 U.S. Olympic Team will be chosen from the under-23 player pool by a selection committee consisting of the head coach, National Team director and / or general manager of National Teams, and an athlete representative. The three over23 athletes will be nominated for the Olympic Team by the same committee, based upon experience, position played and teamwork.

Women

The 1996 U.S. Olympic Team will be chosen from the National Team player pool by a selection committee consisting of the head coach, National Team director and/or general manager of National Teams, and an athlete representative from each team.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 20 -Aug. 3, 1996, Sanford Stadium, Athens, Ga. (semifinals, :finals); Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla. (first- round play); Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala. (first- , secondround play); Orange Bowl Stadium, Miami, Fla (first-, second-round play).; RFKMemorial Stadium, Washington, D.C. (first-round play)

GYMNASTICS

Artistic

Nominations of U.S. athletes will take place at the Olympic Trials, to be held June 27-30, 1996, in Boston, Mass., and will be based upon Championships of the USA and the Olympic Trials results.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July20-25 , July28-29, 1996, GeorgiaDome July 30, 1996 (Gala), Georgia Dome Rhythmic

Nomination of individual U S. athletes will take place at the Olympic Trials, to be held June 2730, 1996, in Boston, Mass. Team athletes will be determined through a series of training camps

Olympic Trials: June 25-26, 1996, Boston, Mass. (The final six athletes will be selected at the conclusion of the trials.)

Competition Dates and Venue(s) Aug. 1-4, 1996, University of Georgia

JUDO

Winners of the Preliminary Trials (Jan 12, 1996) or Olympic Trials (Jan. 13, 1996), both held in Colorado Springs, in each of the seven weight classes will qualify for the 1996 Olympic Team.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 20-26, 1996, Georgia World Congress Center, Hall H

MODERN PENTATHLON

gAthlet es will be nominated based upon placement in international competitions in 1995 and 1996. If no U.S athletes qualify through international qualifying events, the top - ranked U.S. athlete will be nominated to the 1996 Olympic Team.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 30, 1996, Shooting Event- Wolf Creek Shooting Complex; Fencing Event - Georgia World Congress Center, Hall F; Swimming Event-Georgia TechAquaticCenter;Riding Event - Georgia International Horse Park; RunningEvent-GeorgialnternationalHorse Park

ROWING

The Olympic Trials will be held in April 1996 at a site to be determined Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 21-July 28, 1996, Lake Lanier, Gainesville/Hall County, Ga.

SHOOTING

Athletes will be nominated to the 1996 Olympic Team based upon scores at a series of events held in 1995 and 1996.

Rifle

Athletes will qualify for the Olympic Team at the Olympic Trials in Wolf Creek , Ga., March 29-April 7, 1996.

Pistol

There are four elimination matches leading up to Olympic Team selection:

Event Advancement in each event

USASNC, June 30-July 9, 1995

Event, Oct. 20-22 , 1995

Olympic Trials, March 29 -April 7, 1996

Final Elim Match, May 1996

Shotgun

Athletes qualify for the Olympic Team by an aggregate of scores from three matches , without finals. Athletes must compete in all selection matches.

USASNC, July 27 -Aug. 7, 1995 (from which National Team is selected)

Selection Match, Sept. 14- 21, 7995

Olympic Trials , March 29-April 7, 1996

GAMES OF THE XXV/th OLYMPIAD QUALIFICATION PROCEDURES

Running Target

There are four elimination matches lead ing up to Olympic Team se lection

Preliminary Selection Match, January 1996

Preliminary Se lect ion Match , February 1996

Olympic Trial s, March 29-April 7, 1996

Fin al Elim. Match, TBD

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 20-2 7, 1996 ,WolfCreekShootingComplex

SOFTBALL

The 1996 Olympic Team was nominated at the conclusion of the Olympic Te am Tryout Camp, Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 1995, in Oklahoma City , Okla.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July21-30 , 1996 (dayoffonJuly28), Golden Park, Columbus , Ga .

SWIMMING

Selection for the Olympic Tearn w ill be pri o riti zed based on the results of th e 1996 Olympic Trials to be held March 6- 12 , 1996, in Indianapo li s, Ind

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July20 - 26, 1996 , Ge orgia TechAquatic Center

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING

The U. S. Olympic Trials were held Oct. 10 -14, 1995, in Indi anapo li s, Ind The top 10 at hletes from this competition qualified for the Olympic Team. Eight athletes w ill compete in the Olympic compet itio n.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 30-Aug. 2 , 1996 , Georgia Tech Aquatic Center

TABLE TENNIS

lTh e U.S. athletes who finish in th e top two per event at th e Contin ental C hampio nship s w ill be nominated to the Olympic Tearn.

Th e U.S. Olympic Trial s wi ll take place Feb 21 -2 3, 1996, in Oak Brook, Mich. Winn ers in men 's singl es, wome n 's singles and men's doubles will compete in the Con tinental Olympic qualifier to be held on March 7, 1996, in Toronto, Canada.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 23 -Aug. 1, 1996, Georgia World Congress Cente r, Hall D

(as of Nov. 6, 1995)

TEAM HANDBALL

IFollowing the 1992 Olympic Games , a National Training Team was established. Th e men's and women's 1996 Olympic Teams will be se lected by th eir respe ctive USTHF National Team Selecti on Com mittees on June 5, 1996, based upon competition performance , ski ll s eva luati on and position(s) played.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 24-Aug. 4 , 1996 , Georgia World Congress Center, Hall G; Georgia Dome (finals)

TENNIS

The highest ranked players who are eligible for Olympic competition w ill be nominated to the 1996 Ol ympic Te am approx imately six weeks prior t o the Olympic Games.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 23 -Aug. 3, 1996, Stone Mountain Park

VOL LEYBALL

I~:~h~ghest ranked U.S. team at the conclusion of the 1995-96 FIVB World Beach Serie s (March 1996) w ill be se lect ed to the team. Additional team slots w ill be filled by results of the Olympic Trials to be held June 8-9, 1996, at site to be determined.

Women

The high est ranked U.S. team at th e concl usion of the 1995-96 FIVB World Beach Series (March 1996) will be se lected to the team. Additional team slots w ill be fill ed by results of the Olympic Trials.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 23 - 28, 1996, Atlanta Beach, Clayton County,Ga.

Indoor

Men and Women

The 199 6 Olymp ic Tearn will be se lected from members of th e U. S . Nat iona l Team, w hi ch competes year-ro und in internation al competition.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 20 -Aug. 4 , 1996, University of Georgia (pool play only), Omni Coliseum

WATER POLO

An ongo ing National Tearn pool of players is used t o make final selection for the Olympic Team Fin al selection w ill be based upon co mpetition performance , sk ill s evaluation and position(s) played.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July20 -28 , 1996, Georgia TechAquaticCenter

WEIGHTLIFTING

Olympic slot s will be determined based o n resu lt s of the 1995 Wor ld Championships. Athl et es qualify for the 1996 Olympic Tearn based on performance at the Olympic Trial s There are 15 Olympic Trials qualifying events from March 1995 to April 199 6. The 19 96 Olympic Trials will be held April 27-28, 1996 , in St. Jos eph, Mo.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July20-30 , 1996 (dayoffonJuly25) , Georgia World Congress Center, Hall E

WRESTLING

Freestyle Qualifying

The five champions from the Regional Oly mpi c Tria ls (Ma rc h -May 1996) and the top six finish ers from the U.S. Nation a l Championships (April 25-27, 1996) qual ify for the Freesty le Team Trials.

Greco-Roman Qualifying

The five cha mpion s from the Regional Olympic Trials , the top eight finishers from the U.S. Natio nal Champi onsh ip s, and th e champi o n from the Armed Forces Championships (March 14 - 18, 1996) qualify for the Greco - Roman Team Trials.

Final Olympic Trials Tournament

The winner of th e Rn al Olympic Trials Tournament, held June 6-8, 1996, in Spokane, Wash. (freestyle) and May 3 1-Ju ne 2, 1996, in Concord, Cal if. (Greco-Roman) , wi ll fa ce th e highest placing co nt esta nt from the 1996 U. S. National Championships in a best two-out-ofthree format. The w inn ers in each weight class for both freestyle and Greco-Roman w ill qualify for t he 1996 Olympic Team.

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July 20-23 , 1996 (Greco- Roman), Geo rgia World Congress Center, Hall G July 30-Aug. 2, 1996 (freestyle ), G e orgia World Congress Center, Hall H

YACHTING (Sailing)

Th e Olympic Tri als will be held in Savannah, Ga., April 20-28, 1996 (Finn and Star classes) and May 4-12, 1996 (Europe, 470 men and women, La ser, Mistral men and women, Soling and Tornado

classes).

Competition Dates and Venue(s)

July22-Aug. l , 1996, WassawSound, Savannah, Ga

COCA-COLA OLYMPIC

CITY

When the Centennial Olympic Games come to Atlanta next summer, visitors will really be a part of things at Coca-Cola Olympic City.

The impressive 12-acre spread will include all sorts of interactive attractions and special events.

From the moment visitors pass through the front gates, they'll experience tl1e thrill of the Olympic Games.

L arger-than-life images of past Olympic Games champions will be suspended from the entranceway. International talent will perform hourly on the amphitheater stage. And glorious footage of past Olympiads will be shown throughout the park.

Best of all , athletes will be hanging out, greeting visitors, running clinics, eating lunch.

But the thing that will have everyone talking will be the Olympic events. Anyone who's interested can .. .

* Walk a balance beam that seems to rise four stories over the City of Atlanta.

* Compete against a virtual track & field superstar in the 20-Meter Dash.

* Match your judging smarts against a real judge at tl1e Olympic Games.

* See how you measure up to the Dream Team.

* Ride a virtual mountain bike course.

* Even find out what it's like to be awarded a medal.

100 YEARS OF ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT

COMMEMORATED BY 100 GOLDEN OLYMPIANS

In celebration of 100 years of Olympic achievement, Xerox Corporation and the USOC unveiled" 100 Golden Olympians" - a program that for the first time in Olympic history will bring together 100 of America's greatest go ld medal Olymp ic champions .

In three ceremonies to date, Xerox and the USOC have named the first 60 of the 100 Olympians who will be selected to gatl1er in Atlanta, on the eve ofthe Centennial Olympic Games in a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympics and America's rich Olympic success

"The I 00 Golden Olympians program honors the achievements of past and

present Olympic athletes, and serves as a source of inspiration for the future," said Dr. LeRoy Walker, president of the U.S. Olympic Committee. "On the eve of the greatest sports event in human history, Xerox has made it possible for America to pay tribute to its Olympians who have recorded some of the most memorable athletic achievements in Olympic history."

Over the past century, Olympians from the United States have won more gold medals tl1an athletes from any other nation The UnitedStateshaswon834 medals in lO0years of Olympic history.

People will also be able to learn more about the relationship between Coca-Cola and the Olympic Games. There'll be an interactive "Bottling Fantasy" exhibit and the centerpiece of the City a tremendous icon encom-

"WhenanAmericanathletewinsagold medal, that spectacular moment is shared and treasured by every citizen in our country," said William F. Buehler, senior vice president and chief staff officer,Xerox. "The I00GoldenOlympians represent America's Ultimate Dream Team."

Members of the 100 Golden Olympians were selected by the USOC and the U.S. Olympians. The remaining 100 Golden

Olympians will be announced in March and May 1996.

passing a 100-foot-high replica of the contour bottle.

Coca-Cola Olympic City opens May 25)1996.

Dorothy Hamill, Dick Button and Tenley Albright Blakely at the I 00 Golden Olympians announcement at New York's Rockefeller Center.

100 GOLDIN OLYMPIANS

OLYMPIAN ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS

Didyouknowthatthe U.S. Olympians have regional chapters throughout the country? Look for updates on chapter happenings in future issues of"The Legacy"! Ifyou would like to find out what is happening in your area, contact:

Northern California Olympians

President: Anne Warner Cribbs (swimming, 1960) (415) 856-3200

Southern California Olympians

President: Cathy Ferguson (swimmi ng , 1964) (714) 520 - 2574

Georgia Olympians

President: Rocky Lane (boxing, 19 S 6) (404) 963-5903

New England Area Olympians

President: John Thomas (track & field, 1960, 1964) (617) 427-0060, ext. 5007

Colorado Olympians

Contact: Anne Henning Walker (speed skating, 1972) (303) 694-0013

Midwest Olympians

President: Wi ll ye White (trade & field, 1956, 1960, 1964 , 1968, 1972) (312) 747-3529

Washington State Olympians

President : Carolyn Holmes (gymnastics, 1968) (206) 246 - 2934

Southwest Olympians

President: Earl Young (track & field, 1960) (214) 233-0880

New York Metro Olympians

President: Ray Lumpp (basketball, 1 948) (212) 247 - 5100

Mid Atlantic Olympians

Contact: Ron Freeman (track &field, 1968) (410) 383-5596

Oregon Olympians

Pre siden t: Clem Eischen (track & field , 1948) (503) 492-2232

No c hapte r in y our area? Interested in starting a chapter? Contact the Alumni Relations office for details, (8 00) 7 17-7555 .

Important Phone Numbers

USOC Alztmni Relations and U.S. Olympiam (800) 717- 7555

United States Olympic Committee (719) 632-5551

Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Garnes (404) 224-1996

Private Housing '96 (404) 455-0081

Worldwide Travel Partners, Inc. (214) 851-4029 or (214) 851-4010

USOC Ticket Office (719) 591-8208

U.S. OLYMPIANS MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Olympic involvement is a lifelong commitment. The U.S. Olympians Alunmi Association is dedicated to actively serving you and the more than 9 ,000 Olympians beyond your competitive days.

In conjunction with the USOC's Alumni Relations program, we are developing a program that provides service, continuity and identity to Olympians. In ad dition, the program is designed to encourage and facilitate Olympians ' involvement as well as support of future Olympians and the Olympic movement.

All Olympians are members of the U.S. Olympians. Among the benefits of membership are :

• membership ID card (mailed to all addressable Olympians Spring, 1996)

• complimentary subscription to the Olympian magazine and The Legacy, the official newsletter of the U.S. Olympians

• 1996 Olympic Torch Relay torchbearer opportunity

• Visa Olympic Reunion Center

• 20% discount on merchandise purchased at USOC gift shops

• Olympic event information mailed regularly