Winter/Spring 1999 | The Legacy

Vol. 6 No.1

America's Oldest Living Olympic Medalist Celebrates 102nd Birthday

By: Elliott Denman

Hal Haig Prieste's vision isn't what it used to be. His hearing's not the best, either. But virtually all his other body parts are in perfectly good order and one of this 1920 Olympic bronze medalist's favoritepastimes is getting newly-found friends legions of whom he seems to acquire daily- to venture a guess of his age " Seventy? Eighty? Keep going? But you can't possibly be ninety ," they tell him. And then he suggests they continue raising their estimates.

When they reach one hundred and two - which is the correct answer - most are flabbergasted. But that's the truth , the whole truth and America's - and the world's - oldest living Olympic medalist revels in his unmatched seniority.

Prieste, who resides in Lindenwold, NJ., collected his Olympic bronze atthe 1920 Antwerp Games, trailing only USA teammate Clarence Pinkston and Sweden's

Hal Prieste pe1.forming a reverse dive

Erik Adlerz in the platform diving final. The pair ahead of him rank as two of the towering - no pun intended - figures in diving history. Sweden's Adlerz had

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THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT

From

Bill Hybl, USOC President

"The hopes and dreams of young athletes are the greatest gifts that the Olympics bestow''

The Olympic movement has been seriously challenged since early December when it was revealed that certain members of the International Olympic Committee had accepted extravagant gifts and direct financial benefits from the Salt Lake City Bid Committee These actions were in an apparent attempt to influence voting in the 1995 selection of the Olympic Host City.

United States Olympic Comm ittee President William J. Hyb l is pictured with members of the 1998 Olympic Winter Games Go ld Medal U.S. Womens Ice Hockey Team during ceremonies in Indianapolis, IN on December 16, 1998. USOC Team of the Year Honorees pictured L to R are: Tom Mutch, Asst Coach, Collee n Coyne, Tricia Dunn, A .J. Mleczko , Lisa Brown-Miller an d Angela Ruggiero

won the gold at the 1912 Stockholm Games and was still diving atthe Games in 1924, where he placed fourth. America's Pinkston was still diving at the Paris Games , too, taking the bronze back of USA teammates Albert White and David Fall.

November 23, 1998 marked Hal Haig Prieste's 102 nd birthday .

At 100 , Leon Stukelj, who captured golds in gymnastics ' horizontal bar and allaround events for Yugoslavia at the 1924 Games, and added a third gold , in th e rings, at Amster dam in 1928 , ranks as the world's senior Olympicchampiongoldmedalist. Butthe lineup of centenarian Olympians anywhere is down to a precious few , adding extra luster to Hal Haig Prieste's very

To date, nine IOC members have either resigned or have been suspended as a result of the investigatio n into activities surrounding the Salt Lake City bid . Responsible bid officials from Salt Lake City have also stepped down. The ongoing examination of other bid-city activities is expected to bring further corrective action con t inued on pag e 3

special status.

Accompanied by good friend and manager - Mrs. Carolyn LaMaina of Wildwood Crest, NJ., Prieste was a star of the show at the " Passion of Art " exhibit on continu ed on page 4

Letter from John Naber,

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D ear fellow U.S. Olymp ians

As we were unloading the bags off the bus , our team manager came running up to me all excited, and said, " Did ' ja hear?" Rocca i s out with hepatitis! He won't be coming to the meet!"

A couple of the guys patted me on the back, assuming that now , in his absence, I would once again win both backstroke races without a struggle , but personally, I felt cheated.

You can ' t be called the best until you beat the best, and that year's victory, though it was my last , was the least satisfying of all my colleg e swims.

Whenever an Olympian enters the field ofplay, the only personal reward is knowing that he/ she gave the best performance possible. The medals have greater significance when earned aga in st a complete field

That's why I'm so troubled by the scandalous news of vote selling (or vote buying) practices used during the selection of Salt Lake City as th e host venue of the 2002 Olympic Games. If the athletes who compete are supposed to play fair (neither taking nor giving unfair advantage), it becomes doubly distressing when the parties that want to showc ase those same athletes succumb to the temptation to win the bid at any cost.

While the investigation into the whole sordid mess continues, I'd like to remind us of the Olympic ideal. The purpose of the conte st is not merely to find a winner but to challenge each Olympian to do their best, try their hardest within the scope of the rules , brin ging out in each of us the finer things in sport: a competitive fire, the result of hard training, the fruits

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Durin g each Olympic Game s' Opening Ce rem ony one athlete takes an oath on behalf of all of us . It says: "In the name of all competitors , I promise that we shall take part in these 01 ympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them , in the true spirit of spmtsmanship for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams."

If the Games need to stand for anything , they should stand for fairness. Anyone wishing to associate themselves with our movement , then they too, should be willing to be above reproach in all manner , both personal and professional. Sponsors , broadcasters , bid cities and NGBs should all hold themse lves to the level of purity that they expect in the ath let es.

Bruce Jenner, Olympic Decathlete

For this reason, I hope that any guilty parties are banished from the movement in a quick and clear signa l of intolerance for such shenanigans.

I don't know whether Salt Lake City would have earned the right to host the Games without the votes of the IOC member implicated in this scandal, but I think so. I hope the Olympic Winter Games in 2002 come off in Utah without a hitch , and I hope that this entire affair doesn't take anything away from the Games of the next millennium in Sydney.

Whenever possible, let's try to rise above reality and reach for the ideal.

I remain at your service,

JOHN NABER

OLYMPIAN VIEWS

Picabo Street, Olympic Skier

"Greed brings bad decision-making. We (the athletes) are the most important thing and we just hang on to that. It's (the Olympics) about the athletes. It's not about anything else."

" One of the great reasons people like to watch the Olympics because they see Americans not doing it for money- doing it for themselves, doing it to be great in their sport , win gold medals , and bring gold medals back to their country I think that we've passed the point where we can tum around now and go back and not make the games as big as they are. It's not going to happen. How can we make it better ? And that's the point."

Anita DeFrantz, Olympic Rower, IOC Vice President

" Money is not a bad thing. It supports the Olympics. Much good can come of the partnership with the corporate world and sports It's provided opportunities throughout the world. We're focusing on one set of bad things having to do with the bid cities, and we need to fix that and we will. I, as an athlete, as an IOC member , and as an American am deeply distressed . Athletes expect an opportunity to compete fairly and safely and that is what the Olympic movement must provide."

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The USOC's Bid Oversight Commission, led by Senator George Mitchell, is actively engaged in reviewing the circumstances surrounding Salt Lake City's bid to host the Olympic Winter Games, with a charge of improving the policies and procedures related to bid processes. The Commission will release its report on March 1.

We have learned that the bid city selection process is greatly flawed. Media scrutiny and broad public concern have thrown the international structure of the Olympic Movement into disrepute. The IOC has pledged to make the necessary reforms, and the USOC will work to assure that these reforms are swift, decisive, and deep. The structure of the International Olympic Movement must reflect principles of absolute integrity and full representation.

Despite this crisis, the mission of the USOC is ongoing. The preparation of the athletes at the Olympic Training Centers and across America continues uninterrupted. The results of the survey published in this edition of The Legacy are very encouraging , showing that Americans clearly distinguish between the unethical actions of certain individuals and the enduring ideals of the athletes and Olympic Games competition. The public understands that the hopes and dreams ofyoung athletes, their courage, and competitive skill are the greatest gifts that the Olympics bestow in the 200 countries around the world.

It is also heartening to note the Olympic sponsors remain fully recognized and appreciated as the survey indicates for their support of the athletes and the Games. We are confidentthattheAmerican public and corporate sector will continue to provide the funds necessary to give American Olympic athletes the opportunity to compete successfully at the Games.

The Olympic Games will go on because they are too important to the world. All those committed to the Olympic Movement have no doubt that the Games will endure and continue to grow stronger. The games of Sydney, Salt Lake City, and the return of the Games to their ancient roots in Athens , will surely restore the rings to their full Juster and add pages of highlights to the history of the Olympic Movement.

United States Olympic Committee Survey Results:

A representative random survey of 1,000 adult Americans (18+ years) was conducted for the USOC by Wirthlin Worldwide, an independent strategic research firm The interviews were conducted by telephonefrom Jan. 28 through Jan 31, 1999. Sample error for a survey of this size at the 95 percent confidence interval is +/- three percent

The questions and results follow:

Number of respondents answering question

Question

Percentage of respondents

N = 1,000

Overall would you say your feelings about the Olympics are .. .

positive 38

8

all positive 5 Don't know (Don't read) 4

N = 827

There are a number of different individuals or parties involved in organizing the Olympic Games. I'd like you to think about anything you have seen, read or heard recently about the organizin g process for the Olympic s and those who are involved in that process. For the American Olympic athletes, tell me if your impressions over the past several weeks have: Become more positive 19 Become more negative 3 Stayed the same 72

Don't know (Don't read) 6

I'm going to read you a series ofstatements. Based on what you know right now about the Olympics, please tell me for each of the following statements if you:

N = 1,000

N =702

The news stories you have heard have not involved the Olympic athletes themselves in any way:

Strongly agree 74 Agree somewhat 16 Disagree somewhat 3 Strongly disagree 3

Don't know (Don't read) 3

N = 1,000

There should be greater oversight of the organizations involved in planning the Olympic Games: Strongly agree 52 Agree somewhat 31 Disagree somewhat 7 Strongly disagree 2

Don't know (Don't read) 7

N = 1,000

Companies that support the Olympics deserve your business:

agree 32

somewhat 41

somewhat 14

disagree 7 Don't know (Don't read) 6

N = 1,000

Again, based on what you know right now, would you say your interestin watching the Olympic Games has : Increased 6 Decreased 7 Stayed the same 86

Don ' t know (Don't read) 1

N = 1,000

There should be significant changes in the selection process for the city that ho sts the Olympic Games:

agree 42

somewhat 31

somewhat 11

disagree 4

know (Don't read) 11

As you may be aware, the Olympic Games are financed in large part by corporate sponsorship Based on what you know right now, would you say your feeling s about the Olympic sponsors are: More supportive 11 Less supportive 12 No different 74

Don't know (Don't read) 3

For more information, contac t M ike Mo ran , Assistant Executiv e D irector, US OC M edia & P ublic Affairs, at 719 -5 78-452 9 This rel ea se is also a vailab le on th e USOC 's public web site (www . olympic-u s a.org) and m e dia-sp ec ifi c w e b si t e (h ttp :// us ocp ressbox o rg)

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Ha l, as a young m an.

continued from page I display at The New York Athletic Club October21, 1998 .

A bust for him - by noted sculptor Daniel Edwards - was one of the centerpieces of the occasion. Others - such as Olympic gold medalist Al Oerter , Horace Ashenfelter, John Woodruff, Milton Campbell , Ollan Cassell, Ray Lumpp and Lindy Remigino, drew their own share of attention. But, as it is in all his travels , Prieste (and Daniels ' rendering of him) stood out in the crowd

While such "kid" Olympians as Oerter (discus golds , 1956 , ' 60, ' 64, '68), Remigino (100-meter, 400 relay golds in 1952), TomPetranoffGavelin, 1984, '88) and Bill Rodgers (marathon 1976)hadmorerecent deeds to discuss this night at the NY AC , Prieste harked back to the days of Duke Kahanamoku, Charley Paddock, Norman Ross , Hannes Kohlemainen and Aileen Riggin Soule.

But he doesn't dwell exclusively in bygones, either.

"I still work out every day," he said with genuine pride. He walks , he swims and he makes sure to get his daily sessions of yoga and personal calisthenics , while building an appetite for his favorite dietary treat , lobster tails

"He is a truly amazing man, he's had so many different careers and lives ," said Mrs. LaMaina. "Heck, he was still skating until he was 95 "

Notcommonknowledgeisthatthefive-

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interlocking-ringed, five-colored Olympic flag - that is now the most recognized logo on earth - wasn ' t unveiled until the 1920 Antwerp Games.

But just a handful of people were party to the surprise Prieste revealed to them the day he moved into his Lindenwold apartment. There it was, as he rummaged through the contents of a suitcase - a battered but still not tattered Olympic flag of obvious ancient vintage . "Oh, that's it , that's the first one they flew back in 1920," he said, not really impressed with the treasure he'd just revealed.

Fortunately , others were mo r e excited with the trove All going well, Prieste hopes to make a formal presentation of it to International Olympic Committee officials at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. "This will definitely be an impetus for him to stay in good health," said Mrs. LaMaina. Adventure and Hal Haig Prieste have always run neck and neck. His parents, and an older brother , emigrated from Armenia four years before the tum of the century, as turmoil and terror were rampant in that land. To escape harsh exit restrictions , his mother - then pregnant with the future Olympian - left dressed as a man.

The Prieste family settled in the Los Angeles area, where young Hal quickly took advantage of the abundant sunshine and recreation opportunities by learning to swim and dive. By 1919, he was a National diving champion . A year later, he was an Olympian , at the Games that brought some of the first semblances of normalcy to a Europe still digging itself out of World War I.

After Antwerp , he accepted the invitation of Hawaii ' s Kohanamoku and traveled to the Islands to join the famed Duke in swimming and diving exhibitions. There, he discovered the joys of surfboarding and is credited with bringing the first surfboard to the beaches of Southern California.

, From diving exhibitions and surfboarding exploits, Prieste found it

just a hop and a skip to slapstick acts and vaudeville stages. He ' s been an original member ofMack Sennett ' s Keystone Kops - as a stunt man , double and occasional bit player - and performed with Charlie Chaplin, too.

Later , as a touring vaudevillian, he took comic turns as a tumbler, trick roper, banjo player and pantomimist. His name was often seen in lights on Broadway. When vaudeville opportunities began slowing, Prieste taught himself to skateand was soon back on tour, this time in The Ice Follies It ' s the ice that now keeps him close to Philadelphia An adopted fan of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers , he's been introduced at many Flyers games over the years , has signed hundreds of autographs , and is considered one of the franchise's favorite goodluckcharms.

Before the Atlanta Games , he got himself into shape to run a segment of the Olympic Torch Relay and drew someoftheloudest applause on the entire transcontinental expedition.

t Long a widower,

Prieste keeps making newand not-so new - female friends.

He celebrated his 100 th birthday - a few months prematurely - at Atlanta ' s Centennial Olympic Games and was a celebrity all over again wherever the Olympic alumni gathered

In Atlanta, he got to see Aileen Riggin Soule -who ' d won the women's springboard diving title at Antwerp at age 14. " They hadn't seen each other for 76 years,' said Mrs. LaMaina. " Can you imagine that?"

Young thoughts keep him an irresistible guest at an array of gatherings. " He still thinks all the things a man of 50 thinks about," said Mrs. LaMaina. "The man is just amazing. "

Hal stands with his bust a

th e "Pass ion of Art " exhibit on display at the New York A th le ti c Club

Fantasy Flight continues to grow with respect to the number of cities involved and memories produced When the program began in 1990 few imagined the impact this project would have. This year the USOC will support Fantasy Flights in 48 domestic and 12 international cities starting from October 1998 through February 1999. This program will involve over 15,500 children who are terminally ill, homeless, abused, or neglected. With the generosity and hard work of Olympians , United Airlines employees , and many other caring people these children are able to enjoy hours of fun. Activities range from Halloween costume parties to a North Pole flight to visit Santa's Workshop. Gifts, food, and drinks are purchased with donations given by United Airlines employees and local businesses The U.S Olympic Committee, Alumni Relations, and Olympians have been involved since 1994

ATHLETES:

Leslie Bader (speedskating, 1988)

Brenda Bartlett (swimming, 1976)

Ryan Berube (swimming, 1996)

Corbin Beu (sledge hockey, 1998 Paralympian)

Kiran Beyer (windsurfing, Trans Atlantic Team)

Amanda Borden (gymnastics, 1996)

Nick Bravin (fencing, 1992, '96)

Timothy Bright (athletics, 1984, '8 8, '92)

Jane Barkman -Brown (swimming, 1968, '72)

Charles Butler (figure skating, 1998)

Mary Ellen Clark (diving, 1992, '96)

Bart Conner (gymnastics, 1976, '8 0, '84)

Susan Corrock (skiing/snowboarding, 1972)

Mel Counts (basketball, 1964)

Bob Emerson (skiing/snowboarding, 1988 Paralympian)

Janet Evans (swimming, 1988, '92, '96)

Yasmin Farooq (rowing, 1992, '96)

Gabrielle Fletcher (skiing/snowboarding, 1998)

Richard Fosbury (athletics, 1968)

Robert Foth (shooting, 1988, '92, '96)

Kelly Fox (skiing, Paralympian , 1998)

Joseph Frazier (boxing, 1964)

Marvis Frazier (boxing hopeful)

William Gates (canoe/kayak, 1968)

Joseph Greene (athletics , 1992, '96)

Jeffrey Hammonds (baseball, 1992)

Justin Huish (archery , 1996)

Evan Johnson {wrestling, 1976)

Linda Kavanaugh (cano e/kaya k 1972, '76, '8 0)

Lee Kemp (wrestling, 1980)

Karlos Kirby (b obsled, 1992, '94, '98)

Lindsey Langston (archery, 1996)

Carol Lewis (athletics , 1980, '84, '88)

Rebecca Lobo (basketball, 1996)

Antoinette Lucas (field hockey, 1996)

John MacReady (gymnastics, 1996)

Kenny Monday (wrestling, 1988, '92, '96)

Gregory Morava (team handball, 1984)

Daniel Nicholson (soccer, Paralympian, 1996)

Anna Parisien (skiing/snowboarding, 1994)

Doris Pecher (diving, 1988 Germany)

Marisa Pedulla (judo, 1996)

Thomas Petranoff (athletics, 1984, '88)

Dorothy Franco-Reed (team handball, 1984)

Steve Riddick (athletics, 1976)

Shawn Sheldon (wrestling, 1988, '92)

Nikos Spanakos (wrestling, 1960)

Cindy Stinger (team handball, 1984, '88, '92)

Steven Wagner (field hockey, 1996)

Gregor Weiss {wres tling, 1964)

Hillary Wolf (judo, 1996)

Eric Wunderlich (swimming, 1996)

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That Tear - is priceless to acquire. The prerequisites are few but demanding with conviction , courage and comm itment

That Tear - has a visio n. The view of th e dream of excellence and th e focus of hard work and demanding impro vement.

That Tear - you see from the eye of the Olympian, is in fact, the true Spirit of the Gam es, never to be seen any place else. No other sport or assembly can claim it. Only a camera can capture it.

That Tear - may be irrelevant to others, since they ca nnot buy it Only the Olympian has earned it. This true expression from the perfection, pride and privilege of ded ication to have s truggled, knowin g th ey had done th eir bes t, at this moment in time. Th e entry fee is free.

That Tear - in fact, is the Olympic exp erience. The spirit of the lasting reminder of ones wonder of their inn er self; both co ll ec tiv ely with ones sou l and th e Olympi c F lam e that will never burn out.

That Tear - the spirit of tru e emotion will be with the Olympian for life. That is Gods gift - a greater gift than the medal itself.

1998 Congress-Olympian Perspective

By Erik Henriksen

The $199 registration fee for the Olympic Congress seemed a little rich for my blood, but so what? I was on a mission for the cities of Champaign and Urbana, and my trip to Phoenix was partially fin anced by the Greater Champaign - Urbana Economic Partnership.

"Get in , get out, nobod y gets hurt ," th at was what I was thinking as I se t up my travel and lodging arrangements for the Congress. Little did I know I was about to have the best time I have had in an Olympic environment since the tenth reunion

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of the "80 Olympic Team" in Lake Placid. Since then it has been one disappointing experience after another with U.S. Speedskating - my former jailers!

I went to Phoenix to present - to as many people who would listen - a proposal requesting that Champaign -Urbana be named to host a segment of the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay. My materials and the message were well received by USOC President William Hybl and our U.S . Olympians , which support these efforts. My objective was successful, which allowed ample time to meet some exceptional Olympians for the first time and get reacquainted with others. I attended some seminars , workshops, and other events. I learned a few things, and I had a great time

About that $199 registration fee for Olympians It was a bargain and then some. Every Olympian received several meals and beverages, a warm-up jacket, sh01is, a considerable packet of information , a compact disc, pins , a USOC wristwatch and two very good parties with free beverages and entertainment. The new watch and jacket are a nice touch , because most of my outfitting from three Winter Olympics has been worn rather ragged.

The opening ceremonies were a well-planned event and offered the proper mix between entertainment and a solid message of the mi ss ion of the Olympic Movement in our country. All Olympians were introduced on stage and were seated in a special section. President Hybl addressed the audience, along with guest speakers, Arizona Senator and fonner Vietnam prisoner of war, John McCain. Madeline Manning Mims, double Gold Medallist in Track and Field, sang the National Anthem accompanied by a local Phoenix boys' choir. Mims hit a range so clear, rich , and high that she had to pull the microphone several feet away from her lips. Her voice finds the microphone like the tractor beam on the Starship Enterprise. I have never heard a more skillful or moving rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

That Tear

Rink A Babka - forme r World Record Holder in the Discus Throw; Silver Medalist in the 12 th Olympic Gam es, held in Rom e; Member of the Throw ers Hall of Fam e" World Th ro wers Con gress"

Derrick Davis, World Champion Native American Hoop Dancer thrilled the crowd with a dazzling display of agility , skill , and enduranc e as he danced , flipped , and tossed the white hoops , seemingly interlocking them around his body. The program lasted some five minutes, and to this layman , it is nothing short of a miracle that he didn't "tum himself into a human pretzel". A compelling argument could be made for including hoop dancing in the Olympic Program.

We were treated to a first viewing on a huge screen of Bud Greenspan' s, " 16 Days of Nagano " The rest of the world waited until January for this opportunity.

The Congress hosted bid city candidates for the 2007 Pan American Games and the 2012 Summer Olympics. The bid cities entertained with local cuisine and

provided party favors and souvenirs for all in attendance for the clo sing ceremornes.

The meetings of U.S. Olympians a ll ow a chance to meet with our own . Make no mistake-rather substantive issues and projects were discussed In Phoenix, we discussed a fund for emergency aid for our less fortunate among us who are facing catastrophic or other chronic illn ess. A collection was taken and a committee was formed to locate sponsors for this worthy cause. We also discussed the use of the rings for Pan American Teams. Scholarships are being established on the state and national level for Olympic Alumni

Gold Medal Decathlete Bill Toomey (1968) reported on the international movement of Olympic Alumni A greater voice in shaping the future of the image and mission of the Olympic Movement is going to Olympians themse lves Accelerate this process by becoming involved. Together we can restore some of the present and future. I am glad I went to the Congress, and because of my experience in Phoenix, I place a much higher valu e on being a U.S Olympian

Erik Henriksen was a member of the 1980 , 1984 , and 1988 U.S. Olympic Speedskating Teams. He earned his M S in Journalism News/Editorial in August 1998 from the University of Illinois where he was an Avery Brundage Scholar.

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In collaboration with the Athletes ' Advi sory Council (AA C), the USOC : seeks candid ates for the po sition of ATHLETE OMBUDSMAN Created as a result of U.S Congre ss ional pas sa ge of the Ted Steven s Olympic and Amateur Sports Act in 1998, the position wi ll ass ist elite athletes competing in Ol ympic , Pan Americ an and Paralymp ic sports by providing independent advice to them on issue s relating to th eir rights to compete , and by assisting in mediating disputes b etween athlete s and Olympic fami ly organi zations In collaboration with the USOC and Olympic fam il y staff and vo lunteers, w ill facilitate communications to reso lve disputes and conflicts , and develop and implement po li cy to secure the rights and support the intere sts of elite athlete s. Will ha ve a dual reportin g re lation-

• ship to both the AAC Ch air and USOC Executive Directo r.

Requires : Bachelor de gree plus 5 yrs exp in bu sine ss , le g al, not-for -p rofit , or sports management , or related field ; demonstrated exp. in co ll aborative problem so lving and /or mecliation ; fami li arity with Oly mpic sport governance ; excell. wr itten/oral communication s skills ; travel. Desired qualifications include : Exp as ath lete competing at elite lev el; exp with athlete issues ; law degree or grad. degree in bu sin ess or public administration ; professional exp or trainin g in mediation/arbitration. Salary $60K-$90K, plus excell. benefits.

Forward resume to USO C Human R es ourc es Office, On e Ol ympic Plaza, Co lorado Sp r ings , CO 80909 -OR- fa x to (719) 632- 2884 -OR- email to usoc .lumailbo x@ usoc .org. D eadlin e February 19, 1999 EOE

OLYMPIAN ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS

Did you know that the U.S. Olympians have re g ional chapters throughout the country ? Look for updates on chapter happenings in future issues of The L ega cy ! If you would like to find out what is happenin g in your area , contact:

Northern California Olympians

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

Southern California Olympians

President: Cathy Ferguson (swi mmin g, 1964) (310) 643-6455, ext. 139

Georgia Olympians

President: Rocky Lane (b ox ing, 1956) (770) 963-5903

New England Area Olympians

President: John Thomas (a thletics, 1960, ' 64) (508) 584-7474

Midwest Olympians

President: Willye White (athlet ics, 1956, ' 60, ' 64, ' 68, '72) (773) 651-8267

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Washington State Olympians

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

Southwest Olympians

President: Earl Young (ath letics, 19 60) (214) 754-7010

Oregon Olympians

Pre s ident: Clem Eischen (a thl et ics, 1948) (503) 492-2232

Florida Olympians

Pre sident: Bob Beamon (at hlet ics, 1968) (305) 470-6262

Indiana Olympians

President: O ll an Ca ss ell (athle ti cs, 1964) (317) 466-0444

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

Willye White (athletics, 1956, '60, '64, '68, '72), who gave a motivational lecture on goal setting and perseverance , enjoys the view from the Cog Railway on the way up to Pikes Peak.

F.L.A.M.E. Program Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

The F L.A.M E. Program, which stands for "Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere ," was estab lished in 1994 to educate , encourage and demonstrate to minority youth that any goal is attainable through hard work and perseverance The participants h ad to have demonstrated the pursuit of excellence and been leaders in their schools and in their communities in order to be selected for the program The F.L.A.M E Program exposes these youths to the ideals and values of the Olympic Movement, while furthering their personal and professional deve lopment.

The five-day program featured inspirationa l ta lks by U.S . Olympic stars, sport-specific demonstrations and activities by Olympians and a field trip to NORAD and to the top of14 , 300foot Pikes Peak.

Billy Mills (athletics, 1964) enlightens guests during the 5th Anniversary Banquet Celebration held at the Broadmoor Hotel as LeRoy T. Walker, President Emeritus and immediate past president of the USOC, intently listens.

Wes Barnett (weightlifting, 1992 , ' 96) and Tim McRae (weightlifting , 1992, '96) discuss the dedication and commitment necessary to

F L.A.M E. partic i pants enjoy the view from atop of 14,300foot Pikes Peak. become Olympic weightlifters.

Karyn Palgut (team handball , 1988 , '92) gives instruction on the " jump shot" a popular team handball technique.

Chris Coleman (bobsled , 1992, '94) and Garrett Hines (bobsled , 1998) give F.L.A.M.E. participants a n opportunity to sit in the USA II fourman bobsled.

Paul Gonzales (boxing , 1984) discusses the key to his success in and out of the ring

Kristi Yamaguchi (figure skating, 1992) speaks to F.L.A.M.E. guests and participants during the 5t h Anniversary Banquet held at the Broadmoor Hotel.

Frederick Alderman (athletics, 1928) the oldest Olympic go ld medalist in track and fie ld in the United States passed away on September 19 , 1998 at the age of 93. In the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Frederick ran on the U.S 1,600-meter relay team helping the Americans win a gold medal and set a world record.

Sam Balter, Jr. (b as ketball, 1936) died on August 8, 1998 in Los Angeles, California. A 5-foot-10 guard, Balter was a key member of the first U.S. Olympic gold-medal basketball team Balter had been inducted as a member of the Jewish Sports Hall ofFame, UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame, and Southern California Sports Bro adcasters Hall of Fame.

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Larry Thomas Ellis coach of the 1984 Olympic men's track team and a past president ofUSA Track & Field , died on Wednesday, November 4 , 1998 at his home in Skillman, N.J. He was 70. Thehighschoolcoachofl968 Olympic gold medalistBob Beamon, Ellis

also was the track coach at Princeton for 22 years and served as president ofUSATF froml992-96.

Edward "Ned" French Gillette (skiing , 1968) was murdered while trekking in Pakistan and his wife, 1976 Olympic alpine racer Susie Patterson, was wounded in the attack. Ned was one of the best skiers in the USA in the late Sixties, and he helped boost the awareness of cross-country skiing with his excursions from Greenland to Mt. Everest. Gillette and Patterson ma1Tied several years ago and lived in Sun Valley , Idaho. They reportedly were on assignment as they trekked through the disputed northern Kashmir region between India and Pakistan

Peter C. Hains III (modem pentathlon, 1928) passed away on July 3, 1998. He was 97. A 1924 U.S. Military Academy graduate , Hains went on to become an Army Major General. Hain s served in World War II as a commander of the First Armored Regiment in North Africa.

Frank Wyatt Lewis, Sr. (wrestling, 193 6) an Olympic gold medalist at the 1936 Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling passed away on August 16, 1998 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Lewis , who wrestled at 158.5 pounds , earned gold at the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany. He is survived by wife, Virginia,

three sons, Frank, Tom, and Rick , two daughters, Nancy Ga1Tett and Mary Warren and nine grandchildren.

Vivian Brown Reed (athletics, 1964) died on August 20, 1998 after suffering a heart attack. She was 56. A graduate of Tennessee State University, Reed taught physical education, coached basketball and tr ack, and worked as a drug prevention counselor for the Cleveland public schools before retiring in 1993.

Stan Wright (athletics assistant coach, Stan Wright 1968, '72) a National Track and Field Hall ofFamer diedFriday, November6, 1998 Hewas78. Wright, a track and field coach and administrator for more than 40 years, was an assistant in charge of the sprinters for the great 1968 U.S. Olympic team. His athletes won six gold medal s, thre e silvers and four bronzes while setting five world records.

Dawn Allinger (team handball , 1996) has become the latest U.S. Olympian to join the Salt Lake City Organizing Committee staff. Dawn will take over the responsibilities as the new Youth Sports Coordinator. She joins two other American Olympians, Nick Thometz (speedskating , 1984 , '88, '92) and Andy Gabe/(speedskating , 1988 , '92, '94, '98).

Eric William Amend (tennis , 1984) accepted a position as the assistant coach of the women's tennis team at the University of Southern California.

Gary Anderson (shooting , 1960 , '64, '68) was re-elected Vice President, Inter-

national Shooting Sport Federation (formerly International Shooting Union) at the General Assembly in Barcelona, Spain on July 15, 1998. Elected for a 4-year term through 2002, Gary was first elect ed VP in 1990.

Jerry Armstrong (boxing , 1960) just recently retired from the Idaho Health and Welfare Department and carried the Olympic Torch in 1996 in Boise.

1996 Olympian and former world champion cyclist, Lance Armstrong , (cycling, 1992 , '96), who has made a remarkable recovery from testicular cancer, marked his competitive comeback with an im-

pressive win at the Tour ofLuxembourg in June

1984 Olympian, Doug Bateman , (luge, 1984) has been elected president of the United States Luge Association, replacing outgoing president Dwight Bell . Bell will continue to serve on the USOC Executive Committee and Board of Directors Four-time Olympian and 1994 U.S. Olympic Team flagbearer, Cammy Myler, (luge, 1988 , '92, '9 4, '98) who will begin law school this fall, was elected vice president.

Jim Beatty (athletics, 1960) served as the 1998 State Chairman (N.C.) for the

Leukemia Society ' s "Breakfast with the Champions". He was also the guest speaker atthe N.C. Bankers ' Association Annual Meeting held at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia.

Jeff T. Bennett (ath letics , 1972) was promoted to Assistant Principal at Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond , Oklahoma in August 1998

Douglas Burden (rowing , 1988, '92, '96) i s currently chairing the Roxbury Youthworks Ride for Kids Committee, increasing the ridership for the major fundraising events for several child-advocacy groups in the Boston area

Michael Burley (modern pentathlon, 1976, '80) has been elected to the Technical Committee for rules of the UIPM, the IF for Modem Pentathlon. Currently, a lieutenant colonel in the Army at Fort Gordon, GA. Mike also continues to swim in master's events

Clyde Drexler (basketball, 1992) better known as " Clyde the Glide " Drexler after 15 years of the NBA grind has prepared him for the demands of being a college basketball coach. That has eas ed his transition into le ading the University of Houston men ' s program , which Drexler hopes to help reclaim the glory he brought as a Cougar guard in the early 19 80s. Clyde joins fellow Olympian Leroy Burrell (athletics , 1992 , ' 96) who has assumed the head coaching job with the men ' s track and field team.

Michelle Dusserre Farrell (gymnastics , 1984) has been hired as the Assistant Coach at the U.S. Air Force Academyforwomen's gymnastics. Michelle also does freelance research and technical consulting for ABC and NBC Sports.

Joe Faust (athletics, 1960) on April 23, 1998, initiated an e-zine home page for high jumping at http: // www .HighJumping com with free subscription to the weekly e-zine and free entrance to the accumu lator files dedicated to high jumping.

Ron Freeman (athletics , 1968) has recently been named as President and CEO of the International Medalist Association, Inc ., a not-for-profit organization that works with youth in promoting grassroots programs and supports organizations internationally

Matt Grosjean (skiing , 1992 , '94, '98) retired after 10 years on the U.S . Ski Team. ' Tm looking forward to pursuing other personal goals outside of ski racing," said Grosjean, who at 27 plans to finish college

In early June , the 1968 Olympic eightoared rowing team held a reunion in New London, Connecticut at the annual Harvard-Yale race At the reunion , the crew, which was also the Harvard varsity crew ofthat year, dedicated a new Harvard shell named for Olympian Mark Harrington. All the members of the Olympic eight were present: Dave Higgins (bow), Cleve Livingston (2) , Steve Brooks (3), Fritz Hobbs (4) , Scott

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Steketee ( 5) , Andy Larkin (6), Curt Canning (7) , Art Evans (stroke), Paul Ho/Jinan (cox). Both Paul Hoffman and Mark Harrington spoke at the ceremony , and Mark's 12-year-old son , David, christened the shell with a bottle of champagne A Harvard crew rowed the shell to victory against Yale the next day.

Stuart Keith Irving (ice hockey, 1972) has been coaching hockey at Merrimack College in North Andover , Massachusetts for fourteen years.

Allen James (athletics , 1992, '96) recently accepted a job with the State of New York working with the Empire State Games Staff.

Chris Jogis (badminton, 1992) has been promoted to Manager , Corporate Sponsorship Marketing at NFL Properties in New York.

Rafer Johnson (athletics, 1956 , ' 60) currently serving as the president of Rafer Johnson Enterprises and chairman of the board of the California Special Olympics has released his new book , The Best That I Can Be, which tells his inspiring life story. Johnson takes readers on a journey from an obscure Texas ghetto to international fame

Jackie Joyner-Kersee (athletics, 1984 , ' 88 ,' 92 , ' 96) said farewell to track & field in Edwardsville , Illinois on July 25 th The tribute entitled "U.S Open: Track & Field's Farewell to JJK" brought fans that supported her from the beginning. During her career, she won two Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon, one in the longjump , two World Championship golds in the heptathlon, and two in the long jump.

FredLowe(weightlifting, 1968, ' 72 , ' 76)wonhis4 t h WorldM asters Weightlifting Gold Medal at the World Masters Games in Portland , Oregon on August 14 , 1998 Fred competed in the 1701b. bodyweight category/ 50-54 age group. Heplacedfirstwithliftsof 2371b. snatch and 3031b. clean and jerk fora 540 total. All marks are world records for the age group

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Brian Richard Loyd (baseball, 1996) a bronze medalist in Atlanta is currently playing professional baseball for the Toronto Bluejays in the minor league system

Kerry J. Lynch (nordic combined, 1980, '8 4) was recently named U.S. Nordic Combined World Cup Coach. He started his new responsibilities on May 1, 1998

Barbara Marois (field hockey , 1988 , '96), a U.S. Olympic women's field hockey player from Auburn, Massachusetts has been named to the Umpiring Committee of the FIH, the international foundation of the sport

The 1960 Olympic Wrestling Team celebrated a reunion at the U.S. Wrestling Hall of Fame in Sti llwater, Oklahoma in May. Three go ld medalists were in attendance. They included Terry McCann, Doug Blubaugh andShelby Wilson. The highlight of the reunion was the appearance of the Olympic coach, Port Robertson, who formerly was the coach at Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma. Others in attendance were Gray Simons, wrestling coach at Old Dominion University; Dan Brand of Oakland , California; Dick Wilson ofToledo , Ohio; Lee Allen wrestling coach at Skyline College in San Bruno, California; and Fritz Vivian ofMilwaukie, Oregon. The event was organized by the U.S. Wrestling Hall ofFame under the leadership of Olympian Myron Roderick (wrestling, 1956).

Mark McGwire (baseball, 1984) had a stellar season setting a new M ajor League record 70 home runs with the St. Louis Cardinals professional baseball team. McGwire broke a 37-year record last held by Roger Maris. Mark played for the gold-medal winning team during the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Don McKenzie (swimming, 1968) honored guests as a speaker at a reunion of the Los Angeles Valley College 1966 Swim Team in Encino, California on August 1, 1998.

John Morton (biathlon , 1972, '76) recently released a novel entitled, A MEDAL OF HONOR, an authentic , behind-the-scenes look at the agony and ecstasy of competing at the Winter

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John H. Mulholland (bobsled, 1972) recently took a job as a K -12 principal in Roxbury,NewYork. ThebookCHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL FOR KIDS published in August of 1998 will contain a reallife incident that occurred to John at the 1972 0 lympics .

Lyle Nelson (biathlon, 1976 , skiing, 1980, '84, '88) was named the president of the U.S. Biathlon Association and 1980 Olympian, John Ruger, (biathlon, 1980) was appointed a voting USOC Board of Directors member.

Jon Olsen (swimming, 1992, '96) and Angel Martino (swimming , 1992, '96) winners of gold medals in the last two Olympics , already share a birthdayAp1il 25 Now , they're a lso sharing a comeback. Martino, 31, who retired after the Atlanta Games and gave birth to a son, Michael, and Olsen, 29, are training under the guidance of Martino's husband, Mike. They both returned to competition on Dec. 14 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jeanne Omelenchuk (speedskating, 1960, '68, '72) won the National Masters Women Cycling cha111pionship title in Tallahassee , FLonJuly 15, 1998. Jeanne won her first national cycling title m 1952 in New Brunswick, N.J.

Darrell 0. Pace (archery, 1976 , '8 0, '8 4 , '88) has been selected to co-chair the 2012 Games Bid Committee in Cincinnati , Ohio.

Jeff C. Pagels (skiing, 1992 , '94, paralympian) coached the Japanese Disabled Nordic Ski team in the winter of 1997 to prep them for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympic Games.

Kyle Rasmussen (skiing, 1992 , ' 94 , '98) the only .American man to win two World Cup ski races in the 1990s , announced his retirement after 13 years with the U.S. Ski Team. Rasmussen was the last of the "Big Three" downhillers who lifted the team to unprecedented heights during the decade.

Ralph Raymond (head softball coach, 1996) who led the USA to softball's first gold medal in the 1996 Olympics and has a 74-0 record in world championship play , will coach the U.S. women ' s softball team in the 2000 Olympic Games to be held in Sydney.

Mario Alberto Rodriquez (fencing, 1996 paralympian) is serving as a member of the Houston Olympic Bid Committee for 2012. Mario just returned from the World Wheelchair Fencing Championships in Euskirchen, Germany. He finished 15 t h in men 's AF oil and 16 th in men's A Saber.

Karen C. Shelton (field hockey , 1980 , '84) h ad her 300 th career win as the head

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field hockey coach at North Carolina . Shelton is in her 18 th season at North Carolina and has a career record of 30069 -9

Juliene B. Simpson (basketball, 197 6) is serving as the head women' s basketball coach at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.

Wendel Suckow (luge , 1992 , '94, ' 98) and Duncan Kennedy (luge, 1988, ' 92, ' 94) two of the top American luge racers in recent seasons, were appointed to the sports national coaching staff. Kennedy, from Lake Placid, was picked to coach

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the U.S . Junior National Team, which competes yearly in the Junior World Cup and Junior World Championships. Suckow wa s named as Developmental Coach.

Bill Tom (gymnastics , 1956) is at it again winning two more international titles in Badminton. He recently won in Taipei, Taiwan in two separate age group championships. One in the combined age of 120 and the other in the men's 75 doubles championships. The championships took place in May, 1998. Bill also won the World Masters Games 75 men's doubles and the mixed double championships

Muhammad Ali (a.k.a . Cassius Clay)(boxing , 1960) was honored in New York on September lYh as a United Nations Messenger of Peace . Kofi Annan made the presentation with a framed citation and dove-shaped lapel pin. In part, the citation says , "Through your contributions to sports and human rights , the message of peace , harmony and human dignity will resound throughout the nations."

Theresa Andrews (swimming , 1984) received the Social Worker of the Year Award from the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Ray Ricky Armstead (athletics , 1984) a gold medalist in the 4x400 meter relay in Los Angeles was inducted into the NCAA Hall of Fame on May 20 , 1998.

Four-time Olympic medalist and threetime world champion wrest le r, Bruce Baumgartner , (wrestling, 1984, ' 88, '92 , '96) was honored upon his retirement as part of the "Wrestling for the Next Millennium" at the New York Athletic Club on July 24 , 1998.

Diana Golden Brosnihan (skiing paralympian, 1988) the 1988 USOC Athlete of the Year, was officially honored on July 23 , 1998 with the presentation of a special medallion signifying her induction into the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame , making her the first disabled skier elected to the Hall.

Dan Chamller(wrestling , 1976 , ' 80, ' 84) was named 1997 Greco-Roman Coach of the Year by USA Wrestling. This was the

third time in the last four years that Chandler has received this prestigious award.

Barbara Ann Cochran (skiing , 1972), Dick Durrance (skiing, 1936 , '40) Andrea Mead Lawrence (skiing, 1948 , '52 , '56) and Phil Mahre (skiing, 1976 , '80 , '84) were honored at an Alumni Reception Dinner, presented by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association , that was held on Friday , November 13th at The Maniott in Lionshead in Vail, Colorado.

Volley "Bob" Cole (luge, 1964) who coached the first U.S. Olympic Luge team in 1964 at Innsbruck , Austria , was recently honored with an "Honorary Diploma" for 40 years with FIL and for being one of its founding members.

Cynthia Cooper (basketball , 1988 , '92) received the Sp01tswoman of the Year award for the team from the non-profit educationa l organization and 5-time Olympian Willye White (athletics , 1956 , '60 , '64 , '68 , '72)wontheWi lmaRudolph Courage Award for the female athlete who overcomes adversity , shows courage and contributes to sports at the Women ' s Spo1ts Foundation ' s 19 th Annual Salute to Women in Sports. The late Florence Griffith Joyner (athletics , 1984, ' 88) was among the athletes and

making him unbeaten in 1998

Michael J. Wasko (bobsled, 1988) was named vice -prin cipal of Memorial Junior School which is part of the Jersey Hanover Township Public School System located in Whipp a ny, New Jersey.

Louis S. Zamperini (athletics, 1936) decided to put down his skateboard at the age of 80 and can-ied the Olympic torch out ofNoaetsu (Joetsu), Japan in January of 1998. Lou was also a special guest of CBS at the 1998WinterGamesinNagano, Japan .

coaches inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame

Greg Foster (athletics , 1984) , Francie Larrieu-Smith (athletics , 1972, ' 76, ' 80, '88 , ' 92), Jay Silvester (athletics , 1964 , '68 , '72 , ' 76) , and Dwight Stones (athletics , 1972, '76, '84) were inducted during the 20 th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and Luncheon for the National Track and Field Hall of FameonDecember3, 1998. The ceremony took place duringUSATrack&Field's Annual Meeting.

Bruce Furniss (swimming , 1976) has joined the Anaheim office of Grubb & Ellis Company as a senior vice president. Furniss is also an Olympic gold medalist , taking home two gold medals in swimming at the Montreal Olympics in 1976 He is also an inductee into both the International Swimming and Orange County Sports Hall of Fame

Jackie JoynerKersee (athletics, 1984 , '88 , '92 , '96) wa s named as this year ' s recipient of the Major Taylor Bruce Furniss Award. The award was presented on October 2, 1998 in Indianapolis. It is presented to a black athlete or coach who is judged to have

made significant local and national contributions.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee (athletics, 1984, '88, '92, '96) was inducted into the Black Sports Hall of Fame on November 6, 1998 in Oakland, CA. A very special posthumous celebration was also given in honor of Audrey "Mickey" Tyler Patterson (athletics, 1948), the first African American woman to win an Olympic medal of any kind when she won a bronze in the 1948 Summer Games. Ms . Patterson coached hundreds of track stars and created programs that enhanced the lives of inner city San Diego youth.

Terrence J. McCann (wrestling, 1960) longtime executive director of Toastmasters International in Rancho Santa Margarita, has received the Vic Hartley Outstanding Association Executive Terren c e J. McCann Award from the Southern California Society of Association Executives (SCSAE). An Olympic gold medal winner , McCann has served as volunteer coach to many top medalists and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1977.

Jason N. Morris (judo, 1988, '92, '96) is the first judo athlete to be inducted into the NYAC Hall of Fame. The induction

The wedding of Beth Barr (swimming, 1988) and Jason Isaak was celebrated on October 24, 1998. Beth is a silver medalist.

Scott Fortune (volleyball, 1988, '92, '%)married Jana Clemmons on September 19 , 1998 in San Diego, CA. Scott and his teammates cap- Scott Fortune

Official Newsletter of the U.S. Olympians took place on December 2, 1998 in the Hall of Fame room of the NYAC Jason won a silver medal in the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.

Olympic and World Cup moguls champion, Jonny Moseley, (skiing, 1998) was honored as the nation's top skier, receiving the 1998 Beck International Award from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association.

Lou Nanne (ice hockey, 1968) who played for, coached and managed the former Minnesota North Stars, was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall ofFame in Eveleth, MN. Also inducted were Joe Mullen who scored more goals and points than any other American , 1972 Olympic team member Mike Curran (ice hockey, 1972) and the late Bruce Mather (ice hockey, 1948)

William Neufeld (athletics, 1924) was honored posthumously with an induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame at UC Berkeley. Bill placed 5th in the javelin at the 1924 Summer Games in Paris.

MaryAnneO'Connor(basketball, 1976) was inducted into the Girls and Women In Sport Hall of Fame along with her 197 6 Olympic teammates which included Pat Head Summitt, Ann Meyers-

Drysdale, and Nancy Lieberman-Cline. Mary Anne is currently a co-owner of a computer consulting company in San Francisco.

George Edward Pope (soccer, 1996) started in the 1998 World Cup in France and was named soccer player of the year fo r 1997.

Olympic gold medalist marathoners

Frank Shorter (athletics, 1972, '76), and Joan Benoit Samuelson ( athletics, 1984), Bill Rodgers (athletics, 1976)a four-time Boston and New York marathon winner - Ted Corbitt (athletics, 1952) are inaugural inductees into the National Distance Running Hall ofFame. They were all honored at a ceremony at Hamilton College on the eve of the 21 st Annual Boilermaker Road Race in nearby Utica.

Paul Wegeman (skiing, 1952) was honored by The Colorado Ski Museum as a 1998 Inductee to the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the Westin Tabor Center on Friday, October 23, 1998.

Wendy Weinberg Weil (swimming, 1976) was inducted into the Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame in May of 1998. Eli Wolff (soccer paralympian , 1996) is the recipient of a 1998 Brown University Royce Fellowship to research the scope and effectiveness of the seven disabled sports organizations in the United States

tured the gold medal in the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, Korea. He also served as the captain for the bronze medal team that competed in Barcelona in 1992 .

Karen Moe Humphreys (swimming, 1972, '76) and Gary C. Humphreys were married on July 11, 1998. Karen won gold in 1972 in the 200 butterfly. Karen was captain of the '76 women's team.

Mara Keggi (rowing, 1988) and Donald Ford, Jr. married on August 29, 1998.

Randy Jones (bobsled, 1994 , '98) and Cheri Aloujoined in marriage on May 9, 1998.

James Matthew Neil (rowing, 1992) and Gail McManimon were married on July 11, 1998. The ceremony took place at Princeton University

Brandon Douglas Paulson (wrestling , 1996) and Rochell Christians married on August 1, 1998. Brandon won a silver medal in Greco-Roman style wrestling at the Olympic Games held in Atlanta.

Trina Radke (swimming, 1988) and Praveen Khilnani married on October 18, 1997. The couple resides in Fremont, California.

John Robert Walters (rowing , 1988) and Tammy Lee Sobel joined in maITiage on August 9, 1997.

Cary Glen Adgate (skiing, 1976 , '80) and his wife , Jody, brought a daughter, Ireland G Adgate , into their lives on January 15 , 1998.

NathalieSchneyder Bartleson (synchronized swimming, 1996) and her husband Aaron, brought a son into their lives on May 17 , 1998 . Nathalie took hom e team gold in the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta. She currently serves as the assistant coach at Nathalie Schneyder Stanford University Bartleson and coached the Stanford Synchronized Swim team to the 1998 Collegiate National Championships.

Maureen Latterner-Brown (team handball, 1988) and her husband , Harold , welcomed a daughter , Marlee Gloria Brown, on August 4 , 1998.

Scott Gregory (figure skating, 1984, ' 88) and his wife , Pamela, became the proud parents of their daughter, Victoria Grace, on July 30 , 1998.

Erin W. Hartwell ( cycling, 1992, ' 96) and his wife, May Britt, welcomed a son , Magnus Brinson Hartwell , on April 7 , 1998 . Russell Hodge (athletics , 1964) and his wife Pam, Russell Hodge are proud to announce the bi1th of their daughter Laura James, born on Septem-

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Chris Steven Wimmer (baseball, 1992) and Jill Dalene Holcomb maITied on October 18 , 1998. Chris currently plays ber 4 , 1998. Russ CUITently serves as Vice-President of the U.S. Olympians.

David Lettieri (cycling , 1988) and his wife

Trixie, welcomed their son, Beau Gene , into their lives on June 29 , 1998.

Beau weighed in at 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long . Beau was born in Santa Barbara , CA.

Ricci J. Luyties (volleyball, 1988) and his wife, LoITie, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter , Chloe Marie Luyties, born on July 8, 1998.

Lisa Brown-Miller (ice hockey , 1998) and her husband, John , are the proud parents of their son, Alexander Joseph Miller , born on August 2 5, 1998.

Benita Fitzgerald Mosley (athletics , 1980 , '84) and husband, Ron , are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Isaiah , born at 6:05 p m. on a sunn y Veterans ' Day , 1998. Isaiah weighed in at 6 pounds 10 ounces

Jo Anne Quiring Uudo, 1992) and her Jo Anne Quiring husband, Bradley , celebrated the birth of another <laugh-

with the Nashville Sounds, a AAA club for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

ter, Sophia Masako Anderson , who was born on August 20 , 1998. Sophia's older sister , Aspen Mitsuko , was born on December 19, 1996

Ron Rossi (luge , 1984) and his wife , Susan Veltman Rossi (luge , 1984 Can a da) are proud to announce the birth Ron Rossi of their second child , Lauren Denise Rossi on September 22 , 1998. She weighed in at 9 pounds 9 ounces and is 21 inches long.

Christopher P. Shelley (speedskating , 199 2) and hi s wife, Cynthia Ann , celebrated the birth of their son, Nicholas David Shelley , on July 3, 1998

Michael Gregor Weiss (figure s kating, 1998) and his wife , Lisa , became proud parents of their daughter , Annie Mae , on October 22 , 1998 at 2: 13 a.m. Annie

Michael Gregor Weiss was born at Fairfax Ho spital in Virginia and weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long .

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