Fall 1997 | The Legacy

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Rowing Olympian Anita L. DeFrantz named IOC Vice President

On September 4, 1997 in Lausanne, Switzerland, The International Olympic Committee held an election appointing Anita DeFrantz to the vice presidential position. The IOC actually ha s four vice presidents ; one individu al is elected each year to a four-year term. However, this year's election has become a history-making event because it is the first time a woman has been chosen to fill the position. DeFrantz has been an IOC member since 1986 and an executive board member since 1992. She is one of three IOC members in the United States and i s c urrently the highe s tranking American member.

DeFrantz has a long list of credits to hername including an Olympic bronze medal (rowing, 1976, 1980); vice pres ident of the (FISA) Federation Internationale de s Societes d' Aviron; president

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Letter From

John Naber,

U.S.

Olympians President

Dear fellow U.S. Olympians,

As you no doubt have read elsewhere in this issue of the Legacy, early in September at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting in Lausanne, one of our own, Anita DeFrantz, bronze medal, rowing, 1976 and 1980, was elected vice president of the IOC. It is the first time since A very Brundage was IOC President, that any American has been so honored. She is also the first female vice president in IOC history.

Anita was America ' s most vocal opponent of the 1980 U. S.-led Olympic boycott , and served as a vice president of the 1984 Los Angles Olympic Organizing Committee that hosted (arguably) the most successful Games in history. Since that time she has served as vice president of the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles (AAFLA) which helps promote athletics by distributing funds from the surplus of the 1984 Olympics to local youth sports organizations (over $90 million dollars to date) . She is one of America ' s three IOC members , and serves on the IOC executive committee, where among other duties, she has promoted the inclusion of more women's events in the Olympic program.

Anita ' s recent election was uncontested, which shows how highly she is regarded by the other members of the IOC.

To commemorate her outstanding achievement, I thought it would be a nice gesture to have her athletic peers (that's us) shower her with cards or notes of congratulations. Perhaps you could write or fax her a short paragraph or two with your sentiments

Let ' s show her our pride in what she's already accomplished, and share with her our encouragement for her ongoing contributions to the Olympic movement. Send your cards and letters to Anita DeFrantz, c/o the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles, 2141 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018-2040 , orfax at: 231- 730-9637.

We are very proud that one of us has been elected so highly on the Olympic ladder. Please join me in celebrating her remarkable success.

Carl Lewis Donates Mural to Inspire Students: Says Farewell

Hoping to inspire students at his old high school, track and field champion Carl Lewis is donating a life-sized mural of himself performing the long jump.

"I think it is important for children to have a connection with people who are successful as a reminder that people from their town can succeed," Lewis told The Times of Trenton for Saturday's edition.

"I made it from where they are now, and I want the students to know if little ol' me could do it, they can too," added the 36-year old, nine-time Olympic gold medalist.

By his senior year at Willingboro (NJ) High School, Lewis ranked fifth in the world in the long jump. Lewis has fond memories of the southern New Jersey community 16 miles east of Philadelphia, although he lives in Houston now.

"Willingboro was a great community that gave the best chance for me to become who I've become," he said.

Nine -time Olympic Gold medalist Carl Lewis re cenrly announced his retirement and participated in a seri es offarewell rac es in Europ e, Asia, and th e United States

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YOUTHLINKS INDIANA AND THE PATHFINDER AWARD: A WINNING COMBINATION

The year 1997 marked the tenth anniversary of the Y outhlinks Celebrity Golf Tournament and the Pathfinder Awards Banquet, co-sponsored by Indiana Sports Corporation and Indiana Black Expo. Since its inception, the event has raised nearly $3 million for local youth-serving agencies and various charities across the nation.

Anita L. DeFrantz (rowing, 1976, 1980), President of the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles and a vice president of the International 01 ympic Committee was the honored recipient of the 1997 Indiana Pathfinder A ward. Businessman and philanthropist George M. Steinbrenner III, also received the National Pathfinder A ward.

The Pathfinder Award, the companion event to Y outhlinks Indiana, recognizes outstanding national and local citizens for their extraordinary service to youth. Each Pathfinder Award recipient receives $25,000 to donate to the youth-serving agency of his or her choice.

AnitaDeFrantz ' s involvement at all levels of athletic competition and her devotion to youth made her the ideal recipient of the 1997 Indiana Pathfinder Award. Her commitment to youth can be traced to her diverse experiences in both sports competition and as a leader in the Olympic Movement.

DeFrantz' s formal involvement with sports began at the age of 18, when she was introduced to rowing at Connecticut College. She prospered as a rower, earning success at the highest level, including a bronze medal in the 1976 Olympic Games She was recognized for her leadership role in fighting the American boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow.

After serving as vice president for the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee in 1984, she was elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1986 and to their Executive Board in 1992. DeFrantz also serves on the U.S. Olympic Board of Directors and is a member of their Executive Committee.

DeFrantz is also President of the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles (AAF). This organization is a private , nonprofit institution created by the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee to manage Southern California's endowment from the 1984 Olympic Games .

Olympics Return to Greece

The Bid Ends-The Games Begin

A vote held on September 7 in Lausanne, Switzerland awarded the 2004 SumrnerOl ympic Garnes to Athens, Greece.

Greece is no

stranger to the Games having given birth to the Olympic ideals in Ancient Olympia and reviving the modem Games in 1896. The Games will be openly welcomed after the long absence from their birth city.

Gianna Angelopoulos became the first female president of a bid committee to win the rights to host an Olympic Games. Her strategy in winning the bid was to be upfront about past mistakes of being poorly prepared. With Angelopoulos in charge, Athens built most of its stadiums beforehand and began $7 billion of public works projects including a new airport, a new subway system, and new ring road designed to reduce pollution and traffic congestion in the city.

Angelopoulos has shown interest in heading the Athens Organizing Committee and would be the first woman to do so in the 101-year history of the modem Olympic Games. AnitaDeFrantz, the current IOC vice president made the following statement concerning Angelopoulos' s victory, "It just shows women's contributions are welcomed and valuable and can be significant".

ATHENS 2004

Cheri Becerra, a 1996 Paralympics Wheelchair bronze medalist, made an appearance in Omaha, Nebraska on July 26, 1997 for the United Airlines Fantasy Flight celebrating United's 70 th anniversary in Omaha. This program benefits terminally ill, homeless or abused children.

FANTASY FLIGHT CONTINUES TO SOAR

ATTENTION OLYMPIANS

Are you planning to attend the XVIII Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan? If so, please let us know your arrival anddeparturedates. We wou ld love to invite you to any scheduled U.S Olympic team function, such as theXerox Team Breakfast to beheldonFebruary 19, 1998.

U.S. OLYMPIC ACADEMY OF YOUTH SPORTS LEADERSHIP: BUILDING ON A DREAM

The second annual U.S. Olympic Academy of Youth Sports Leadership was held on June 18-22 at Rice University in Houston, TX, attracting about 75 youth leaders from around the country, including 35 between the ages of 16-21.

The program facilitators included adult mentors, educators and Olympic notables such as Lucinda Adams (athletics , 1956, 1960) , Herman Frazier, (ath letics , 1976, 1980), Laurel Brassey-lverson (volleyball, 1980, 1988), Rachel Mayer (figure skating, 1992), Cynthia Potter (diving, 1972, 1976, 1980),andLauraRyan(teamhandball, 1988, 1992, 1996).

The Olympic notables who attended the Olympian barbecue included Ray Armstead (athletics 1984), Roger Capan (ssk, 1968), Bob Coffman (athletics, 1980), Julia Marie Dyer (athletics, 1968) , Vern Voorhees McGrew (athletics, 1948) and Diana Orrange (athletics, 1996).

The Olympic notables who participated in the Sports Fair included Vincent Bradford (fencing, 1984), Lauren Brassey Iversen (volleyball, 1980, 1988) and Laura Ryan (teamhandball, 1988, 1992 , 1996)

U.S. Oly mpic Academy of Youth Sp o rts L ea dership participants: Ba ck row: Vincent Bradford, Ray Armstead, Roger Capan, Councilman John Kelley , Julia Marie Dyer, fferman Fra zier and Laura Ryan. Front Row: Lucinda Adams, Laurel/ Brassey Iversen , Rachel Mayer and Cynthia Potter

Anita L. DeFrantz

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chairwoman of the IOC' s Women and Sport Working Group. She is also a member of the IOC's Juridical Commission; the Commission for the Olympic Movement and the Coordination Commission for the 2000 Olympic Games and a member of the board of directors of the Salt Lake City Olympic Organizing Committee. She serves on the U.S. Olympic Committee Board of Directors and is a member of the Executive Committee, which is responsible for overseeing USOC operations

DeFrantz has become a leader in the movement to include more female athletes in the Olympic Games. Her approach has been welcomed in international sports circles because she understands that some cultures are different and more reluctant to include women.

DeFrantz is an extremely intelligent woman who will bring a great deal of honor and recognition not only to USA sports but also to the International Olympic Organization.

Too often the images of Olympic excellence stop with the victory stand and fail to show the losses and obstacles you had to overcome before and after the medal was won.

HEROES BEHIND THE HEROES, The Untold Olympic

Stories written by Terry L. Paulson, Ph. D. is a book designed to honor the parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors who offered you support and guidance along your road to Olympic glory. If you would like to share your stories and honor the people who stood behind you and helped create the atmosphere of confidence, competition , and values that helped you succeed in the Olympics and beyond, please write to the USOC Alumni Relations Department, 4615 Foreign Trade Zone Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80925 or e:mail Cindy Stinger at Cindy .S tinger@usoc .org.

OLYMPIAN ALUMNI CHAPTER

NEWS

Did you know that the U.S. Olympians have regional chapters throughout the country? Look for updates on chapter happenings in future issues of The Legacy! Ifyouwouldliketofindoutwhat is happening in your area, contact:

Northern California 01 ympians

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

Southern California Olympians

President: Cathy Ferguson (swimming, 1964) (310) 643-6455, ext. 139

Georgia Olymp ians

President: Rocky Lane (boxing, 1956) (770) 963-5903

New England Area Olympians

President: John Thomas (track & field, 1960, 1964) (508) 584-7474

Midwest Olympians

President: Willye White (track & field, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972) (312) 747-3529

Washington State Olympians

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

Southwest Olympians

President: Earl Young (track & field, 1960) (972) 233-0880

Oregon Olympians

President: Clem Eischen (track & field, 1948) (503) 492-2232

No chapter in your area? Interested in starting a chapter? Contact the Alumni Relations office for details, (800 ) 717 -7555.

GOLDEN ATHLETES MAKE PILGRIMAGE TO SPRINGS

By Mike Spence The Gazette

As Olympic athletes, they defined excellence. Not just for their generation, but for generations to come.

Decades removed from their Olympic triumphs, they came to Colorado Springs this past weekend in search of what they cherish most-to share the memories of their experiences with friends.

That was the driving force behind the unofficial pilgrim-

age by six U S. Olympic champions.

They spent a three-day weekend reminiscing, riding the Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak to look at the Olympic monument built there, had dinne_r at the home of Olympian Al Oerternear Monument, and toured the U.S. Olympic Complex.

"It's just a bunch of folks who shared a common experience," said Oerter, a four-time Olympic discus champion " That's standing on the top rung in the Olympic Games."

WhileOerter, the first man to win thesameeventinfour consecutive Olympics, is considered one of the greatest, if not the greatest U.S. Olympian, the others weren ' t far behind.

Among them, the six athletes won a total of 14 Olympic gold medals.

Pat McCormick, the 1952 and 1956 springboard and platform diving gold medalist, is the only woman to win both events in back-to-back Olympics.

Bob Mathias, the 1948 and 1952 Olympic decathlon champion , was the first man to win the grueling 10-event competition in back-to-back Olympics.

Dr. Sammy Lee, the 1948 and 1952 Olympic platform gold medalist, was the first man to win back-to-back Olympic diving events.

Bob Clotworthy came back after a bronze-medal finish in 1952 to win the 1956 springboard diving gold medal.

Bill Toomey barely missed the 1964 Olympics, but set an Olympic record by winning the decathlon in the 1968 Mexico City Games.

"The folks who were here were absolutely superb," Oerter said. "The stories. The lies. Just the kidding around. It's truly what the Games were about."

Oerteremphasized "were" because the Olympic movement has changed dramatically since the six competed. McCormick's first Olympic double went almost unnoticed in the United States.

"Right after I returned from Melbourne (Australia), I was in my backyard," McCormick said, "My neighbor looked

over the fence and asked me ifl had been on vacation."

No professionals were allowed to compete. Thesixathletes had to support themselves while training.

Yet no one in the small group complained.

"The Olympics gave me a chance to be in the mainstream of Ametican life," said Lee, 77, a KoreanAmerican. "In my

day, they said you had to be Caucasian to win an Olympic diving title. Now it's reversed. You have to be Chinese. You don't have to be anything, you just have to be dedicated to become a champion "

They fondly remember the innocence of the postWorld-W ar II Olympic movement.

"The post-war years were a time of growth, ofoptimism and expansion People wanted to get back to a festival," Toomey said.

Emphasizing the Olympics' long-gone innocence was a story McCormick told about a prank U.S. divers played on International Olympic Committee President A very Brundage .

"It was 1962 and Brundage was our fearless leader," McCormick said of the dictatorial IOC president. "Several of the divers got together and found an official who would go into his room with us.

"We got a pair of his shorts and ran them up a flagpole Brundage was livid. The official just delighted in doing it because Brundage had no sense of humor."

The relationships between most of the six Olympic champions go back decades.

McCormick met Lee and Clotworthy when they were on the same Olympic teams. Oerter and Toomey were teammates on the 1968 Olympic team.

Lee first met Mathias, who was only 17, at the 1948 London Games.

"I had heard about him , this 17-year-old kid winning the Olympic ttials. Bob turned around and introduced himself. 'My father's a doctor, too.' We had a real simpatico," Lee said.

As they said their goodbyes Sunday afternoon, the six Olympic champions were already looking forward to another , even bigger reunion next year. Oerter said it would be held in Colorado Springs or London, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lee's and Mathias' gold medals.

"I can ' t tell you how special this is to all of us," McCormick said. "At my age, the friends I've made are more important than the gold medals."

Bob Mathias , Dr. Samm y L ee, B ob Clotw o rth y , Pat McCormick, A l Oerter a nd Bill Toom ey p ose for a picture atop Pikes P eak

The United States Olympic Committee has teamed up with Drake Beam Morin, Inc. , the world's largest career management firm , to provide cai-eer assistance and consulting to Olympians and eli te ath lete s .

Over the course of the la st year, Drake Beam Morin, in partnership with the USOC, has provided workshops and individual career consulting to intere sted Olympians and elite athletes as part of the "Peak Performers Workshop" program. Over 100 athletes attended one of th e 14 Peak Performers Workshops held in 13 cities across

the United States this past year. Drake Beam Morin consultants assisted the Olympians and elite athletes with an assessment of their career interests, resume preparation , interview skills an d expert coaching.

"With Drake Beam Morin's assistance, the USOC is not only preparing U.S. athletes for medal-winning performances at the Olympic Games, butformedal-winningperformances in their careers once they have retired from their training and competitions and prepare to enter the American workforce ," said John Krimsky Jr., USOC Deputy Secretary General and Managing Director,

Business Affairs.

In addition to providing Olympians, elite athletes , and retired Olympians with career consulting services and access ·to the Peak Performers Workshop , Drake Beam Morin will also play a majo r role in the development of publicity materials for th e USOC' s Career Services Office, which includes the production of a program video, program brochure, and other printed program materials.

" We are extremely pleased with this joint venture that will allow us to work closely with the USOC and its athletes," sai d Craig Sawin, CEO of Drake Beam Morin. "Our goal will be to provide Olympians and Olympic hopefuls with top-notch consulting and career resources, so they can be as successful in employment as they are with their training and competition."

1997 F.L.A.M.E. PROGRAM IGNITES FIRE IN YOUTH

Twenty minority youth leaders from across the nation were chosen to attend the United States Olympic Committee sponsored annual F.L.A.M.E . Program held August 14-17 . The F.L.A M.E. Program, which stands for Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere, was established in 1994 to educate, encourage, and demonstrate to minority youths that any goal is attainable through dedication and per severance.

Official Newsletter of the U.S. Olympians

Norm Bellingham (ca noe/kay ak, 1984, '8 8, '92) exc ites

FLA.M.E. p articipan ts in the art of canoeing.

Wes Barnett (weightlifting, 1992 '96 ) and Tim M cRae (weightlifting, 1992 '96) describe the techniques invo lved in Olympic-style weightlifting

Colorado Sprin gs Training Center volleyball residents take a break from

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lishing himself as early as possible in the competition and then watching competitors try to catch up with him. This proved a winning philosophy for Oerter over his career.

Prior to the 1960 Olympics in Rome, the "experts" had fingered mammoth Rink Babka of the USA and Poland's Edmund Piatowski , world recordholder, as the two front-runners .

Babka broke the 01 ympic record on his first try in the finals, throwing for 190 feet four inches. Oerter was trailing going into the fifth throw and became the slightest bit concerned. But on that fifth (of six) throw, he broke the Olympic record with a stunning length of 194 feet two inches.

Tokyo almost proved to be a nightmare for Oerter as well. Five days before the discus competition Oerter tore the muscles away from his rib cage There were grave doubts about Oerter' s

That was the headline in defense of his title. However, he responded well to the adminthe first of a two-part profile of istration of the team physician Dr. Dan Hanley and head trainer four-time Olympic discus ! JimEmmerich. throw champion in the USOC

The world recordholder , Czechoslovakian Ludvig Danek NEWSLETTERJune, 1972,my was installed as the favorite although he had never beaten fondest profile in my seven Oerter in head-to-head competition. In the competition proper years as editor of this former during the finals, Oerter' s first toss sailed 200-1 feet. It was the publication written for Olym- first throw in Olympic competition to ever break the 200 feet pians. We are excerpting some mark. of the important points and Jay Sylvester had dominated the pre-Olympic discus field quotations from this champion leading up to the Mexico City Games. In the qualifying rounds, who has retired to Monument, CO, and now devotes his major Sylvesterestablishedanew0lympicrecordof207-10feet while energy to promoting the Olympic Movement. He was the Oe1ter placed fifth among the 12 chosen for the finals. second athlete honored by the International Olympic Commit- Oe1ter trailed after the first round and fouled the second. tee with the Olympic Order. Bu this third attempt produced a throw of212-6 feet , his all-time

When Al Oerter announced his retirement from competi- best. Oerter was surprised when one of the finalists came over tion in 1971, Jesse Owens remarked, "Oerter did the right thing. to offer congratulations after what proved to be the winning Four gold medals in four tries is better than four gold medals and throw. maybe a silver in five tries".

"You can't let nerves or fear of defeat get in your way.

The former standout from Sewanaka High School in Long That's baby stuff," said Oerter. Island, University of Kansas alum and New York Athletic Club " Even though Jay Sylvester had set an Olympic record in memberhasdrawnacurtainonhiscareerafterfourOlympicgold the 1968 Olympic trials, I wasn't concerned. I was confident medals , six National AAU titles , two NCAA diadems and five enough of my own ability and I felt I was better prepared world records in the short span of eleven years in inter- mentally and physically than ever before." national competition

Although it is difficult to estimate how many times

Oerter has spun the discus skyward, it was in March 1971,

when Oerter admitted he got his greatest satisfaction out

of his winning toss in the 1968 Mexico City Games. :

What a great way to bow out of the international

sports arena.

In each of the four Olympics, Oerter systematically and with determination set Olympic record s with his winning throws. Oerter was never tabbed as a Pre-Games favorite.

In fact, in 1956 the pre-Melbourne favorites were Fortune Gordien, a three-time USA Olympian, and the Italian Adolfo Consolini , world recordholder. Oerter's winning toss came on his first throw in the finals. Early in his career, Oerter had adopted a philosophy of estab-

• U.S. Olympians' annual meeting:

• Sunday Nov. 2. All Olympians Invited : Exclusive Olympian Seminar : Tuesday, Nov. 4. Workshops

• include, Elite Athlete Marketing, Sports Careers & Career

• Counseling Orientation

USA TEAM HANDBALL CELEBRATES

NEW BEGINNINGS

In preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA Team Handball sent its athletes to Cobb County, GA for training with the promise that the attachment to metro Atlanta was permanent, not fleeting . This promise was reaffirmed on July 19, 1997 at Planet Hollywood on Peachtree Street when USA Team Handball announced the relocation of its national headquarters from Colorado Springs to Powers Ferry Road in Georgia.

Olympians Grace Jividen (judo, 1992); Chryssandra Watts Hires (team handball, 1992, 1996); Cindy Stinger (team handball, 1984, 1988, 1992); and Greg Morava (team handball, 1984) were guests at the National League of Cities reception held at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center Mayors from over 200 cities throughout the nation toured the new training facility on August 15, 1997. The mayors were in Colorado Springs for the 5'" Annual Leadership Summit.

Official Newsletter of the U.S. Olympians

USA Team Handball will stayinmetroAtlanta.Butwhether that means Cobb County for the long-term, however , will be determined by future sponsorships and donations. The team is currently searching for a permanent training facility, a multi-use court and arena that could seat up to 2,000 people. Although team handball is a widely played sport in Europe, it has remained relatively obscure in the U S. But by planting their seed in Cobb County, GA, the federation hopes to make handball a mainstream sport. " We've nurtured our child," said MattR yan, captain of the 1996U.S. Olympic team handball squad "We just want to see it grow ."

USA Team H andball players John Kelle r, Robe rt

NATIONAL FUND RAISING CALENDAR

Dunn, Mark Schmocker, Darrick H eath, Denny Fercho, Yara Da chniwsky, D erek Brown, Matthew Ryan, Steve Penn, Greg Caccia celebrate the Olympic Legacy and the anno un cement of team handball 's relocation to Atlanta, GA.

Rich Weiss (kayaking 1992, 1996) died June 25, 1997 in White Salmon, WA. Weiss finished sixth at the 1996 Olympic Games He was named 1996 U.S. Canoe and Kayak Team's Slalom Male Athlete of the Year. In 1993 Weiss became the first American towinasilvermedalinmen ' skayakata World Championships. He made U.S. Kayaking history with his third-place finish in the overall World Cup standings in 1991, the highest finish ever for an American men's kayaker at the time Weiss was also awarded the United States Olympic Committee's Jack Kelly Fair Play Award, presented to an athlete, coach, or official for an outstanding act of fair play and sportsmanship.

"Many of our athletes are admired for their skill and ability. Richie had all of that, but above all, he was known for his caring and calm compassion , friendship and class. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Rosi. He will be dearly missed," said Terry Kent, U.S. Canoe and Kayak Team Executive Director.

A memorial fund has been established for Rosi and their child. Contributions may be made to the Richard Weiss Memorial Fund, Colorado Community FirstN ational Bank, P. 0 Box 2948 , Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477.

AlfEngen(U.S.OlympicSkiTeamCoach, 1940, 1948)diedonJuly20, 1997inSaltLakeCity, UT. Engen, the 16-time national ski jumping champion, will be remembered as the designer for the Alta ski resort , the second ski resort in the United States after Sun Valley, Idaho. Engen went on to design 30 other ski areas, including Snowbasin near Ogden and Bogus Basin in Idaho Besides his national titles, Engen also was the Canadian and North American ski-jumping champion in 1937.

Ralph Goldstein (fencing , 1948, 1956 , 1960) died on May 25, 1997 in Bennington, Vermont, he was 83. Goldstein remained a major figure in the fencing community as amemberof the Santelli Club in New York, as secretary for the Amateur Fencers League of America and as a fencing official.

Dave Peterson (U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Coach, 1988, 1992) died on July 17 , 1997 in Colorado Springs , he was 66. Peterson served as head coach of Southwest High School in Minneapolis for 27 years. He was head coach for U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey team in 1988 and 1992 and also served as head coach for the 1985, 1986, 1987 U.S. National Teams . Peterson recently announced his retirement from USA Hockey's National Staff after having served as the organization's Director of Coaching and Player Development from 1989-1991 and Technical Director from 1992-1996

John C. Stack (rowing, 1948) died on May 28, 1997 in Orinda , CA, he was 73. Stack won an Olympic Gold Medal with the University of California Crew in London and was later inducted into the UC Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Northern California Olympians.

OlympicGoldMedalistJohnG. White,Jr.(rowing, 1936)diedMarch 16, 1997 in King County, WA,hewas81. White rowed number 4 in the University of Washington's 8-oared crew, which captured the Gold Medal. White also won the 1936 and 1937 International Rowing Association four-mile races held in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Olympic Gold Medalist Harold V. Connolly (athletics , 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968) wasnamedDirectorofWorld Games-Special Olympics International. Connolly also lectured at the 37th Annual Sessions of the International Olympic Academy on Special Olympics and TheOlympicMovementonJuly 18, 1997.

Olympic Gold Medalist Harvey Glance (athletics, 1976, 1980, 1984) has been hired as men's head track and field coach by the University of Alabama. Glance served as the head coach of the U S. track and field teams atthe World University Games in Sicily, Italy from August 26-31 before taking over the Alabama program. He became the first men's head coach at Alabama after the separation of the men's and women's track and field programs.

Daniel A. Mello (wrestling , 1980) was appointed to the position of Head Greco-Roman Wrestling Coach for the 1997 Pan Ame1ican Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Theresa Diane Menard Riedl (luge, 1984) was promoted to Supervisor Air Traffic Control at Little Rock Air Force Base in Little Rock , AR.

OlympicGoldM~dali;RobertCtvrtlik(volleyball, 1988, 1992, 1996) wase1ect@1ollieintemationalOtympicCommitteersAthlete-s ; Commis sion and to the International Olympic Committee' s Sports and Environment Commission. Ctvrtlik's duties include representing all international athletes and present concerns of athletes to the IOC members. He also gives input regarding potential Olympic bid cities and helps to increase Olympians' awareness regarding environmental issues

Olympic Gold Medalists Sarah and Karen Josephson (synchronized swimming, 1984, 1988 silver, 1992 gold) were both inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame on June 14 , 1997 in Nagoya, Japan. The induction is based on career achievements and the candidate(s) must be retired at least five years from competition.

Megan Neyer (diving, 1980) was inducted into the University ofFlorida Hall of Fame in 1996. In September, 1997 Neyer will be recognized as one of the top 47 alumni out of 47 ,000 women who have attended the University of Florida since it became coed in 1947. She was also inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in June , 1997.

Olympians Amy Chow (gymnastics, 1996) , Kevin Han (badminton, 1996), Sammy Lee,M.D. (diving, 1948, 1952, coach, 1960), Elizabeth Punsalan (figure skating, 1994) and Kristi Yamaguchi (figure skating, 1992) were all honored by the Asian American Federation of New York's 1997 Tribute to Excellence in Sports.

Gail Peters Roper (swimming, 1952) was inducted into the International Swimming Hall ofFame in Nagoya, Japan on June 14, 1997.

Tim Sheehy (ice hockey, 1972) was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on August 22, 1997. Sheehy was captain for the 1972 Olympic team that earned the Silver medal behind the Soviet Union. Sheehy later went on to play in the NHL for the Hartford Whalers, Edmonton and Detroit.

Barbara Jean Jacket (women's head track and field coach, 1992) was the recipent of the Dr. Nell C. Jackson Award in March, 1997 at the American Alliance for Health , Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention held in St. Louis, MO

Jimmy Pedro (judo , 1992, 1996) was chosen Spokesperson for the 1997 B a y State Games held in Boston, MA on July 17, 1997. Pedro spoke to 4,000 athletes and 5,000 parents and friends who attended the opening ceremonies. Currently, Pedro is headed to the Pan Am Championships and the World Judo Championships in Paris , France on October 9-12, 1997.

Tim Evans (rowing, f992) and Katy McMahon were married on July 12 , 1997.

Frank S. Famiano (wrestling , 1984) and Maureen Scott were married on July 19, 1997.

OlympicGoldMedalistJimmyYoungKim(taekwondo, 1988)andLaurenKimweremarriedonMay24, 1997.

Eric John Namesnik (swimming, 1992 silver (2), 1996) and Kirsten Silvester were married on August 22, 1998.

Matthew Dennison Petri (ski jumping, 1988) and his wife Nell welcomed the birth of their daughter Molly Moore on April 24, 1997.

Olympic Gold Medalist Patrick Powers (volleyball, 1984) and his wife Shiri welcomed the birth of their daughter Alynne on October 7, 1995.

Olympic Gold Medalist Michele Marie Granger (softball, 1996) and her husband John Paulos welcomed the birth of their daughter r- Kady Joan Paulos on February 2, 1997.

UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE 1997-2000

PRESID E NT

William J. Hybl

VICE PRESIDENT

Sandra Baldwin

VICE PRESIDENT

Herman Frazier

VICE PRESIDENT

Paul E . Geo rge

SEC RETARY

Andy Kostanecki

TREASURER

James T. Morris

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Richard D. Schultz

DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL , MANAGING DIRECTOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS

John Krimsky, Jr .

U.S. OLYMPIANS OFFI CERS

PRESID ENT

John Naber (swimming, 1976)

1st VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

Caroline Pingato re Holmes (gymnastics, 1968)

2 nd VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER

Earl Young (athleti cs, 1960)

3,d VICE PRESIDENT/CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

Willie D. Davenport (bobsled, 1980) (athl etics, 1964 , ' 68, '72 , '76)

4'" VICE P RESIDENT/HISTORIAN

Willye B White (athletics, 1956, ' 60, '6 4, '68, '72)

5'h VICE PRESIDENT/ALUMNI SERVICES

Russell Hodge (athletics, 1964)

6 th VIC E PRESIDEN T/M EMBERSHIP SERVICES

Rocky Lane (boxing, 1956)

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SENIOR EDITOR

Cynthia E Stinger

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Ban yKing

MANAGING EDITOR

Linda J. Nevarez

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

Denise O'Shea

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