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U.S. Olympians met in Washington, DC on November 28, 2000 to conduct their annual meeting and elections for 2001-2004. The annual meeting included platform speeches by all 17 Olympian candidates running for seven offices.
The voting procedures were overseen by the USOC Olympic Alumni Relations office with 213 ballots tabulated in front of impartial witnesses. At the end of the count, John Naber (swimming, 1976) was elected to another four-year term as president with Willie Davenport (athletics, 1964, '68, '72, '76; bobsled, 1980), Jeff Blatnick (wrestling, 1984) and Cathy Ferguson (swimming, 1964) elected to serve four-year terms as vice presidents. Also serving as vice presidents but with two-year terms are Theresa Andrews (swimming, 1984), Anne Cribbs (swimming, 1960) and Willie Banks (athletics, 1980, '84, '88).
The next election for three vice presidential spots will take place following the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. For more information, please look for your regular copy of The Olympian newsletter or attend a chapter meeting in your area.
At the annual meeting reports were given by all 15 U.S. Olympian chapter presidents and representatives Also, a constitutional amendment passed by an overwhelming margin thereby guaranteeing that future elections will include the opinions of all Olympians that care to vote.
While there is much work to be done there is, at the same time, a real sense of cooperation and mutual support between the USOC and the U.S. Olympic Alumni Association. With the support of Olympians everywhere, we will achieve great things on behalf of the entire Olympic Movement.
my skills as a communicator to all Olympic issues. By cooperating with the USOC, its sponsors and the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, I feel the Olympic Alumni can demonstrate our ability to contribute to the Movement, while at the same time earning any additional benefits that may come our way.
John Naber, President
As your returning President, let me say thank you to each Olympian who cast a vote at the last annual meeting. I look forward to a growing involvement by all Olympians.
During this term, I plan to bring a consistent voice, a predictable message and a constant application of
For the past four years, I have tried to encourage each Chapter to determine and undertake their own mission. While I want that autonomy to continue, I believe there is much we can accomplish together, and with the significant resources and help I expect from the six Vice Presidents (Willie Davenport, Jeff Blatnick, Cathy Ferguson, Theresa Andrews, Anne Cribbs and Willie
Banks) and each Chapter, I am extremely optimistic.
The recent changes in leadership at the USOC, the ongoing impact of the "Olympic Scandal" and the imminent 2002 Olympic Winter Games gives us all an added opportunity to promote the Olympic ideals of fair play, sportsmanship and the pursuit of excellence. Let's take advantage of this special moment in time, together.
Willie Davenport, 1st Vice President
First and foremost, allow me to thank you for re-electing me for another four-year term. You have encouraged me by your confidence and ability to work on your behalf. You will not be disappointed.
I believe now, as I believed four years ago, that we are at the beginning of a new way of doing business at the USOC level. The Olympian will play a very important role in the conduct of that business, and as Alumni, we will need to be in the forefront with our input.
I have some new initiatives to put on the table, and want to continue improving on the programs and progress that we have made over the past four years. I plan to make a pitch to the U.S. Congress for national recognition of the achievement of all Olympians. This is a project that will require your support and a concept I'm sure you will hear about more.
Most of all, I pledge to work with each of the vice-president's in accom-
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plishing initiatives that will benefit all Olympians. What is so gratifying is that we have some great ideas and plenty of energy to successfully accomplish our missions. Above all, we need to create a good working relationship with the USOC so we can function as a team. Ifwe can accomplish that in the next four years, we will have achieved a great milestone.
Again, I'm grateful for your vote of confidence. Trust me, I will not let you down.
Jeff Blatnick, 2nd Vice President
I want to start by saying thank you to my fellow Olympic brothers and sisters for voting me a VP of the organization. This is both an honor and a responsibility. I accept the challenge of uniting all Olympians through our organization. I believe unification is our #1 priority. Together, we can share concerns and ideas. Most importantly, we can be heard.
There are many issues that we need to make decisions on. These include, fundraising, 501c status for our chapters and organization, special events and nurturing and building a stronger relationship with the USOC. What ideas do you have? Let me know what you think.
The greatest asset the USOC possesses, is the family of athletes. It is essential that all athletes, past and present, get involved. Together, we have an opportunity to create changes. These changes can give us more visibility, responsibility and per-
haps even some benefits. I look forward to working with all of you.
Cathy Ferguson, 3rd Vice President
I am pleased to be serving on the United States Olympian Board of Directors (USO) as Vice President. I believe our new Board brings many new and challenging ideas that will promote the USO in moving to the next step of its development. I intend to work on several projects during my tenure. My focus will be on marketing, the Olympic Athletes for the Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund, the Web site, and creating ways the US Olympians can assist the National Governing Bodies financially and administratively. The goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with the Olympian Alumni, the National Governing Bodies, and the USOC. Together we can foster Olympic development and further Olympic interest in our local communities. I look forward to the challenge and am honored to serve all Olympians.
is to represent the vision and goals of all Olympic athletes, and support the following areas for the benefit of the Olympic athlete:
1.) Strengthen the participation of Olympic alumni locally, regionally and nationally to bring more cohesion to the Olympic alumni efforts.
2.) Develop a comprehensive transition program for Olympic athletes to address the physical, cognitive, and emotional issues athletes face post participation in sport.
3.) Develop strategies for the establishment of an endowment to support the Olympic Alumni activities.
I encourage all Olympic alumni to contact any of the representatives on the Alumni committee to share your thoughts or suggestions to further strengthen the Olympic Alumni group. The future is exciting for the Olympic Alumni. I look forward to serving the Olympic Alumni interests and concerns for the next two years.
Theresa Andrews, 4th Vice President
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Vice President for the U.S. Olympic Alumni Association My goal
Anne Warner Cribbs 5th Vice President
First, I'm excited that the Amendment passed and that all Olympians will now have the opportunity to vote for their leaders. I'm thrilled that all chapters had a representative at our annual meeting in Washington, DC on November 28 th I'm looking forward to sharing with each new chapter what we've done in Northern California to create our chapter- specific tools that include our database, our newsletter, our special events, including our traditional "Welcome Home" dinner, our Olympi-
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ans Speaker Program and our networking. I'm also looking forward to connecting by email to all chapter presi/\ dents to discuss progress and issues as we continue to grow. Finally, I welcome the opportunity to work with the World Olympians Association. The Olympic Alumni are an extraordinary resource: one that has the power to influence the future generations of youth. I'm proud to serve on this board.
Willie Banks
6th Vice President
Thank you very much for your support during the elections. It will be my pleasure to work with President, John Naber, and the other officers to build the US Olympians Association to a more active and responsive organization.
My goals for the next two years will be to continue the superior efforts of Rocky Lane to establish more chapters throughout the US. Also, I want to use my contacts with the World Olympians Association to secure a closer and more effective relationship between the two organizations. Additionally, I want to find ways to increase the participation of Olympians in the Olympic Movement.
Finally, I want to use creative ways to help fund Olympian initiated programs. With your continued help and support I feel positive we can make all this and more happen. Thank you again and good luck.
Dorothy Franey Langkop, Honorary Executive Director
If there is a single ingredient to the successful ethic that all Olympians share, I think it is this:
Each of us has been the beneficiary of a particular mentor or role model who provided the encouragement and inspiration that is so vital to the fulfillment of big dreams.
In virtually every square mile of the United States, we could undoubtedly locate one young person who is endowed with the capacity and desire to attain an Olympic ambition. Yet he or she might require the special guidance that is sometimes necessary to reach the mountaintop. How can you benefit this potential Olympian? By remaining active in the movement, on a local or national basis, in areas like coaching, training, and fund raising.
As the Olympic torch passes from nation to nation, the legacy extends from generation to generation. Remember that someone helped you. By remaining active and involved, you can help as well.
Bill Toomey,
Immediate Past President
Scattered around the U.S.A. are corps of dreamers of all ages, who ran, jumped, rode, rowed, aimed high, and teamed up in pursuit of Olympic glory. The bond they share is OLYMPISMand it has evolved into the world's most important festival of achievers.
Each of you has earned the title of Olympic Family Member and should thoroughly enjoy the benefits of membership into this wonderful community. While various athletes have persisted as administrators and coaches in the movement, many have become passive spectators.
An Olympian should fulfil the promise of his or her ties to the Games through participation in whatever area challenges them. The idea is not to wait to be asked, but to aggressively think through what your life-long engagement should be.
As Olympians, we are expected to share our past collectively. The United States Olympians represents a unique opening for those who want to return and serve our country, our teams, and even ourselves. The door is open. Walk through it and put on your participant's pin and make this new century one of prosperity and renewal to aid in the maintenance of our remarkable Olympic heritage.
It is not necessary to be a gold-medal winner. Rather, it is enough to be an Olympian.
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ANTWERP FLAG RETURNED IN STYLE
BY: Elliott Denman (athletics, 1956)
Hal Haig Prieste promises to make an appearance at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
"The Olympics are coming back to America and I wouldn't miss it for the world," he tells friends.
Sure he'd love to make an appearance at the 2004 Summer Games in
into a double celebration.
First, of course, came the feast of holiday turkey and assorted trimmings.
And when the drumsticks and cranberries and stuffing were taken care of, it was time to get on with the birthday festivities.
The remarkable Hal Haig Prieste reached his 104th milestone on Turkey Day 2000. He celebrated with the energy of a "kid" of 75 or 80, and, amazingly enough, showed no sign of a slowdown.
"He danced with the girls and had
Athens, too But this one he won't guarantee. It only makes his "maybe" list.
The modern Olympic Games were born in Athens. Hal Haig Prieste was born in Fresno, California. Their shared birthyear is 1896.
Prieste, America's oldest living Olympian and, almost certainly, the world's oldest surviving Olympic medalist, turned Thanksgiving Day 2000
himself a great time; he's got so much vim and vigor," said Mrs. Carolyn LaMaina of Wildwood Crest, NJ., who has served as Prieste's travel guide and manager the past six years.
The birthday fest took place at the rehabilitation center in Camden, NJ., where Prieste - the bronze medalist in platform diving at the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games - has lived for several years.
Oh, it was fun, but still couldn't com-
pare with the rounds of celebration Prieste enjoyed at the Sydney Olympic Games just eight weeks earlier.
Accompanied by Mrs. LaMaina and her husband, Dr. Nicholas LaMaina, a recently retired podiatrist, Prieste flew Down Under as a special guest of the International Olympic Committee and was the life of a series of parties.
Toast after toast was raised, not just to Prieste's longevity, but to his belated decision to "come clean" with the IOC over the little matter of the flag he happened to have in his trunkful of Olympic souvenirs.
This one was a flag of all flags.
The now-standard Olympic flagthe five interlocked rings, representing five continents; sporting at least one color seen in the flag of every Olympic nation, framed on a white background - was first seen at the 1920 Antwerp Games.
During a lull in the '20 proceedings, Prieste shimmied a 15-foot flagpole, ripped it down, outsmarted the gendarmes, ran away, and stuffed it in his suitcase.
Many Olympic flags dotted the Antwerp grounds but, quite likely, say Olympic archivists, the flag which Prieste swiped, still tattered along the edge that was torn away, was the very first one ever created.
On the open auction market these days, such an historic item might have earned millions. Never, however, did Prieste entertain mercenary intentions.
He'd snared it, 80 years back, as a lark, on a dare from teammate Duke Kahanamoku And he handed it over to International Olympic Committee ~ president Juan Antonio Samaranch in Sydney, in equally celebratory fashion.
"It was no good to me; I won't be
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able to hang it up in my room," he said. "People will think more of me for giving it away than keeping it.
"That's Hal for you," said Mrs. LaMaina. "Everybody in Sydney loved him."
"Every newspaper, every feature writer, every lV station, wanted to interview him. He did these interviews for hours every day, and he never got tired of doing them."
For nearly a week, Prieste regaled newfound friends with stories of his Olympic days and his numerous exploits in the years that followed.
He'd placed third behind USA teammate Clarence Pinkston and Sweden's Erik Adlerz at Antwerp, but the real adventures were just ahead.
He was an original Keystone Kop and appeared in 25 movies. In Hollywood, he rubbed elbows with the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy.
Next came stints on the Broadway stage, in the circus, and in the Ice Follies.
Through it all, Prieste stayed in out-
standing physical trim. Until recently, he was still skating, still swimming, still doing calisthenics. In 1996, he'd joined the torch relay escorting the sacred Olympic flame to Atlanta. Now, his hearing is slipping and his vision is fading.
But his zest for life has never been keener.
In jest, U.S. Olympic Committee president William Hybl said, "I've been told by our friends in Belgium that the statute of limitations has run out on his act of 80 years ago."
It drew laughs from IOC officials and guests and put a big smile on Prieste's face.
When the day of the Opening Ceremonies rolled around, Prieste commanded attention all over again.
Samaranch presented Prieste with a boxed, commemorative Olympic medal.
In the Parade of Nations, the arrival of the teams of Belgium - where he'd competed - and then the USA gave him charges of new energy.
Aileen Riggin Soule, who'd won the women's springboard diving title at Paris in 1920 - at age 14 - had hoped to join Prieste as a spotlighted Olympic veteran at Sydney. But she'd broken an arm at home in Hawaii just before her planned trip to Australia and elected to sit this one out.
So that gave Prieste almost an exclusive place in the Olympic veneration division.
"I'm going to be a big -shot again," he'd said before emplaning for Sydney. The Good Lord willing, he'll do it all over again in Salt Lake City.
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Our goals are simple, yet ambitious. We want to involve all the alumni in efforts to promote the Olympic message throughout America. We want to provide opportunities for former competitors (we'll never be "former Olympians'') to address varied audiences on their recollections and perceptions. We want to speak to kids, parents, businessmen and women and the media concerning the current and future state of the Olympic Movement. We want to help sponsors reach their markets with stories about the greatest athletic program in the country. Who better to articulate what the Olympics mean than the Olympians themselves?
There is also work taking place behind the scenes that might reward participating Olympians with discounts or special opportunities but that should be seen as an outgrowth of our service rather than a privilege to which we might be entitled .
After all, the rings may not belong to us, but we are, until the day we die, members of the Olympic Family.
Our next election is scheduled to take place following the 2002 Olympic Winter Games so it's not too early to begin thinking about whether you might wish to run for office next time, or how you might like to influence the direction of your leadership. As the recent national elections have proven, the right to vote is precious and to be treasured. As all athletes understand, the only way to benefit from having a healthy body, is to exercise it, regularly. The same might be said for our votes.
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Peter J. Barrett (1960, '64, '68) died on December 17, 2000 in Madison, Wisconsin after a two-year battle with cancer. Peter grew up and was educated in Madison, was a long-time resident of Pewaukee, Wisconsin and a member of the Pewaukee Yacht Club During his extraordinary sailing career, Peter competed in three Olympic Games winning medals in two. He finished 11th in the Finn at the 1960 Olympics in Naples, Italy, won a silver medal in the Finn at the 1964 Games in Tokyo, Japan, and teamed with Lowell North for a gold medal in the Star at the 1968 Games in Acapulco, Mexico.
Jim Barrier (skiing, 1960) passed away on August 26, 2000. Jim and his wife, Lucy, lived in Indio, California at La Quinta Country Club. He was a member of the 1960 Olympic Alpine Ski Team that competed in Squaw Valley, California as well as being a member of the U.S. Army International Ski Team.
John Herbert Beaumont, Jr. (shooting, 1956) of Honolulu, died on September 19, 2000. He was 76. John was born in Minnesota and the owner of Big John's Repair. He was considered the number one pistol expert in the United States. He is survived by his wife, Hannah, sons, Michael and James and three grandchildren.
Michael D'Asaro (fencing, 1960) Olympian and Pan American Games Champion lost his fight to brain cancer on December 12, 2000. He was living in Los Angeles, California. In the Olympic Games in 1960, he was a member of the U.S. Sabre Team that took 4th In the 1963 Pan Am Games, he took the gold medal in Official
Individual Sabre and the gold medal in Team
James Flynn (fencing, 1948) died on August 15, 2000 at the age of 93. He resided in St. Petersburg, Florida. James was a bronze medalist at the 1948 Olympic Games in London competing in Team Sabre.
1956 U.S. OLYMPIC ROWING TEAM
KNEELING - l-R, PETER C. SPARHAWK, WALTER M. MOORH, JR. STANDINGGEORGES COINTE, TRAINER; HUGH c. THOMPSON 3RD, PETER C. RAYMOND AND Eow1N J. Fox.
Erwin Fox (rowing, 1956) a member of the 1956 Olympic rowing team and one of the greatest oarsman to row for the West Side Rowing Club in its time of national championships died October 3, 2000. Erwin attended a reunion of Olympic rowers at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. His children bought him tickets to Sydney as a birthday present, and Fox was there for three weeks before his death. His wife, Jyll, said he traveled north to hike in the mountains after the Games, returned to his hotel one day after breakfast and died in his room. "I had been speaking with him regularly. And af-
ter he died they sent me the journal he had been keeping while he was there, which was wonderful;' she said.
Marty Glickman (athletics, 1936) the Bronx-born track star entered Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan on December 2, 2000 and underwent heart bypass surgery December 14, 2000. Marty died of complications from the operation on January 3, 2001, said his daughter Elizabeth. He was 83. Glickman was the first voice of the New York Knicks in 1946. He spent 31 years announcing Giants' and Jets' games and coached a generation of local and national sportscasters, including Marv Albert, Bob Costas, Spencer Ross, Mike Breen, Len Berman, Dick Enberg and Dick Stockton. Two years ago, Glickman was honored by the U.S. Olympic Committee with the Gen. ~ Douglas MacArthur Award for service to the Olympic community.
John K. Greer (field hockey, 1956) a former resident of Greenwich, Connecticut died on December 5, 2000 after a lengthy illness. John participated in six Olympic Games and four Pan American Games as an athlete, coach and official. Additionally, Mr. Greer was a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee for 15 years, serving as a Director and member of the Executive Committee. In 1999 he received the USOC President's Award for his contributions.
Alphonse Juilland (athletics, 1940) died of a cerebral hemorrhage at his home on the Stanford campus. A member of the 1940 Olympic team, Alphonse ran swiftly for much of his life: he held world records for men 50+ in the 100, 200 and 40C ~ meters on the track. A native of Saint Maurice, Switzerland, Alphonse was formerly the head of the department
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of French and Italian at Stanford and a noted author and scholar.
Charles Leonowicz (bobsled, 1992) the bobsledder who won the U.S. Olympic trials in Lake Placid in 1992 and set a track record in four-man that still stands, died on September 9, 2000 after an apparent heart attack while training on his bicycle for a triathlon. Family members said Chuck was training alone near his home in Saratoga Springs, felt disoriented, got off his bike and fainted. Rescue workers rushed him to Saratoga Hospital, but he never regained consciousness. Leonowicz, who was born in Niskayuna, starred in football and baseball at ScotiaGlenville High School and at Ithaca College. He began his bobsled career in 1982 as a brakeman on the U.S. national team. He became a driver five years later and in March 1990 won a bronze medal in the four-man event in the World Championships in Calgary, Alberta. He also finished
Olympic Coaches Get-Together:
The United States has had seven Olympic coaches since women's basketball was added to the Summer Games in 1976. Four of them were in the gym for the finals of the Maui tournament. Tennessee's Pat Summitt coached the 1984 team to the gold medal in Los Angeles and Theresa Grentz of Illinois coached the bronzemedal team at the 1992 Barcelona Games. At the game as Summitt's guests were Billie Jean Moore, who guided the United States to a silver medal in Montreal in 1976, and Nell Fortner, whose team won the gold medal at this year's Sydney Games. Summitt played on the 1976 team.
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fourth in a World Cup race at the same venue in November. He competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France piloting USA-1 to an 11t h-place finish in the four-man competition.
Steve McCrory (boxing, 1984) after battling an extended illness, the 1984
Olympic boxing gold medalist died on August 1, 2000. He was 36. McCrory and his brother, Milton, helped bring international fame to the Detroit Kronk Gym Boxing team Milton won a welterweight world championship, and Steve hand ily won the go ld medal in the flyweight class (112 ½ pounds) at the Los Angeles Olympics. Always confident, McCrory all but predicted his Olympic victory. Afterward, he recalled that the night before his title bout against Redzep Redzepovski of Yugoslavia, he lay in bed dreaming of his accomplishments. "I was sm iling in my sleep," he said. And when he won his gold medal, he did not forget where he came from. "Detroit, this is for you," McCrory said.
Frank Testa (cycling, 1932) passed away on November 12, 2000 in Los Angeles, California. Frank was a member of the 1932 Olympic cycling team and competed in the 2,000-meter tandem event.
meeting in the President's room at the famous New York Athletic Club on November 18, 2000.
Diane Dixon (athletics, 1984, '88) because of her dedication and passion working with kids has been named the Special Assistant for Recreational & Physical Fitness Programs with the Board of Education (headquarters) in Brooklyn, New York. Part of her position will require her to incorporate sports and educational programs within the existing physical education departments. She will complement getting kids to "participate" in physical activity and stressing the importance of sports.
Lindy Remigino In Sydney With 1952 Team: Lindy Remigino (athletics, 1952) spent time with John Treloar,
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Australia 6th and Herb McKenley, Jamaica 2nd which represented half the 1952 Olympic 100 meter final of July 21, 1952 in Helsinki, Finland. John and Morris were perfect hosts during Lindy's nine-day stay in Sydney.
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Jimmy Kim (taekwondo, 1988) currently living in Aliso Viejo, California has just opened the Jimmy Kim's Taekwondo Center in Laguna Niguel, California to train future Olympians. Jimmy also opened his chiropractic practice next door. Recently, he attended the "Welcome Back Celebration" held by the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles at the Century Plaza Hotel on October 18, 2000. He also helped present an award to Dr. Sammy Lee (diving, 1948, ''52) from the Korean Journal (a prominent Korean-American publication) in celebration of their 10th Anniversary.
Eugene H. Clapp (rowing, 1972) sends his best wishes and congratulations to the members of the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Teams. As a silver medalist in Munich in 1972, Eugene has spent most of his energy in support of the rowing team but also knows how im-
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portant it is to support the broader U.S. Team effort. If you would like a copy of an essay that Eugene wrote entitled, Olympic Viewpoint, please contact the Olympic Alumni Relations office, and we would be happy to share this essay. It is further proof that Olympians do not necessarily disappear from the scene after their last event. ·
John Howard ( cycling, 1968, '72, '76) established an International Human Powered Vehicle Association 24 Hour world record by pedaling the Budweiser Pedalos 104.6 miles on a tough 79 mile lake course. The American Canoe Association sanctioned the race in Sparta, Wisconsin, which is kn~wn as the "Bicycling Capital of America".
Robert Morford Wood (sailing, 1960) a resident of Melbourne, Florida and a member of the 1960 Flying Dutchman class of sailing in the 1960 Olympic Games held in Rome, was invited to speak to elementary children about this year's Summer Olympic Games. He visited many different classes as a part of the celebration of the Olympics.
Golden Trio to Lead 2004 Olympic Summer Sports SUMMIT: The United States Olympic Committee announced Connie Carpenter Phinney, 1984 gold medalist in cycling; Andrew Valmon, 1988 and 1992 Olympic gold medalist in track and field; and Peter Vidmar 1984 Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics will serve as the three chairs for the 2004 Olympic Summer Sports SUMMIT. The announcement of the trichairs marks the first time the USOC will sponsor a SUMMIT specifically designed for summer sport athletes, patterning the event after the highly successful winter sports version, SUMMIT 2002.
Massachusetts Olympians in Attendance for Opening Ceremonies: The following Olympians were in attendance at an event held at the Fleet Center, July 14, 2000, Boston, Massachusetts to help open the Bay State Summer Games. John Thomas (athletics, 1960, '64) carried the torch. Tina Noyes (figure skating, 1964, '68) read the athletes' oath and Ted Vogel (athletics, 1948), Dan Weinstein (speedskating, 1998), Seba Johnson (U.S. Virgin Islands/Alpine Skier) were all in attendance for the celebration.
Bruce Muir Donaghy ( cycling, 1980) a member of the 1980 Olympic Cycling Team has been appointed the title of Associate Vice President at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in recognition of outstanding performance in 1999 and dedication to achieving the highest level of client service and quality. His firm has earned a reputation for excellence that is second to none in the industry.
Humberto S. Barrera (boxing, 1960) currently residing in Robstown, Texas. Humberto is working for CDI Engineering Group as a Civil/Structural Designer in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Michelle Akers (soccer, 1996, '00) received the Women's Committee Award of Excellence during the National Coaches Association of America convention. Akers, who announced her retirement from international competition last year, appeared in 153 international matches and won two World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal. She is one of only four players in the world to score more than 100 goals.
Olympic Order to De Varona: On the occasion of the 111th Session of the IOC in Sydney, Australia, IOC President, Juan Antonio Samaranch awarded the Olympic Order to Donna de Varona (swimming, 1960, '64-2 gold medals)
American stars dominate World Awards: American superstars Tiger Woods, Marion Jones, Michael Johnson and Venus Williams were among the winners at the World Sports Award gala held on January 16, 2001 at the Royal Albert Hall in Lonfon - with a special tribute going to Muhammad Ali. The nominees for the awards were chosen by a panel of 71 sports journalists from 30 countries
who nominated five names in each category. The winners were selected by a jury chaired by IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch and included Ali, Bobby Charlton, Wayne Gretzky, Steffi Graf and Mark Spitz.
Bruce Furniss (swimming, 1976) senior vice president and multifamily specialist with the Anqheim office of Grubb & Ellis Company, is one of 20 Trojan luminaries selected for induction into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001. Furniss took home a pair of gold medals in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, winning the 200-meter freestyle and the 800-meter freestyle relay. Additionally, he was two-time World Champion in 1975 and 1978 and garnered two silver medals as well in the 200-meter and 400-meter freestyles in the 1975 World Championships. He also won four NCAA titles.
Living Legends Honored by the NYAC: The New York Athletic Club Hall of Fame Committee honored nine of their living legends of the century on November 29, 2000 at the New York Athletic Club. Several were U.S. Olympians including Al Oerter (athletics, 1956, '60, '64, '68), Lindy Remigino (athletics, 1952), Horace Ashenfelter (athletics, 1952, '56), Charlie Moore (athletics, 1952), Tom Courtney (athletics, 1956), Bruce Baumgartner (wrestling, 1984, '88, 92, '96) and Tim Daggett (gymnastics, 1984).
Dr. Lawrence J. Klecatsky (rowing, 1976) was honored at the Waldorf Astoria in New York by 1,100 guests at the Sound Shore Medical Center's Autumn Gala on November 7, 2000. Dr. Klecatsky was honored for 25 years of service as Chief and Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine, President Medical Board (past) and
numerous distinguished medical and teaching achievements. He is an inductee in the Rowing Hall of Fame, NYAC Museum Hall of Fame, and the Sports Hall of Fame and is the "winningest competitor" in United States rowing history!
Kathy Gleason-Jachter (gymnastics, 1968) was one of 11 people inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame at the annual dinner at the HSBC Arena on October 26, 2000 in Buffalo, New York. An Olympic gymnast who was a member of the U.S. team at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. She starred with the Buffalo Turners, Lafayette High and Buffalo State College. In the last seven months more than $3,700 has been donated to youth groups and inner city leagues from the Hall of Fame's Amateur Sports Development Fund.
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Adds Four: Rosalynn Sumners, a three-time U.S. and 1984 Olympic silver medalist was inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame on January 19, 2001. Also entering the Hall were Gary Visconti, who won the U.S. title in 1965 and '67 and was a two-time world bronze medalist. He finished fifth in the 1968 Olympics.
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Don Laws who coached Scott Hamilton to four U.S. and world crowns and the 1984 Olympic gold medal. He is a past president of the Professional Skaters Association and finally, Arthur Vaughn, who won the 1943 U.S. title.
Republican Lt. Gov. Judy Martz, 57, a 1964 speedskating Olympian and rodeo queen was elected Montana's first female governor defeating Democrat Mark O'Keefe, the state auditor. The tall, soft-spoken Martz is a relative newcomer to politics having first won elected office in 1996 as the running mate of Gov. Marc Racicot, who was barred by a term-limit law from seeking re-election.
tables - all U.S. Olympians are: Chandra Cheeseborough, a memberof three Olympic teams, 1976, '80, '84, (2-golds, silver); Bill Dellinger, 5,000-meter athlete in 1956, '60, '64 (bronze) and coach in 1984; Arnie Robinson, a long jumper in 1972 (bronze) and 1976 (gold); Maren Seidler, a member of four Olympic teams (1968, '72, '76, '80) in the shot put.
Olympic Quartet added to the National Track & Field Hall of Fame: The 22 nd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, presented by The Document Company - Xerox, took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, December 2, 2000 during the USA Track & Field's Annual Meeting at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The quartet of track & field noOfficial Newsletter of the U.S. Olympians
cation to skiing which has profoundly enriched the sport in the state of Colorado. The honorees are: Bob Beverly, Kiki Cutter (skiing, 1968), Andy Daly, Whip Jones and Marjorie Jump.
World Record Trio Picked for Hall of Fame named by a special subcommittee of the Hall of Fame Screening Committee of USA Track & Field were world record holders Meyer Prinstein long jumper in 1900 (silver), '04 (2-golds), '06 (gold) of Syracuse University; F. Morgan Taylor, 400 meter-hurdles 1924 (gold), '28 (bronze), '32 (bronze) of Grinnell College in Iowa; and John Borican one of the top runners in U.S. indoor history. Borican set several world indoor records and was a national champion in both the pentathlon and decathlon. World War II cut short his chance at Olympic glory.
24th Colorado Ski Hall of Fame lndudion Banquet held on Friday, October 20, 2000 honored the following outstanding individuals for their commitment to excellence, and their dedi-
Peter Yarrow receives the "Olympic Alumni Music Award" from the U S. Olympians-Colorado Chapter for his work with the "Don't Laugh at Me" Project. The "Don't Laugh at Me" Project is an outgrowth both of the crisis of school violence and of the increasingly promising possibilities for change. Founded in 1999 by Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, the DLAM Project develops and disseminates educational programs that incorporate music and video as a platform for sensitizing children to the pain of ridicule, bullying, and other forms of disrespect.
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The 6 th Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held on October 2, 2000 honored in t he Players Category the 1972 Olympic silver medalists and in the coaches category their coach, Murray Williamson. The player inductees included: Kevin Ahearn, Robbie Ftorek, Stu Irving, Richard McGlynn, Tom Mellor, Tim Regan and Tim Sheehy.
U.S. Olympians-Northern California Chapter officially welcomed home their Northern California Olympians and Paralympians from the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan and members of the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. Once every four years the Northern California Olympians (NCO) host a dinner to further the Olympic dream by giving Olympians a forum to share their experiences with all of us. The NCO is composed of over
300 Olympians from past Olympic teams who live and work in Northern California. Members travel throughout Northern California - speaking to schools and youth groups, conducting workshops and clinics, telling the Olympic Story, relating Olympic experiences - in hopes that future generations will be inspired to pursue this dream, "Citius, Altius, Fortius."
Bruce M. Furniss (swimming, 1976) and his wife, Sharon, announced the birth of their fourth child on June 26, 2000, a baby boy named Quinn Richard Wallace Furniss. He weighed in at 8 pounds 1 ounce and measured 21 inches in length. He joins 6-year-old brother Kyle, and 2-year-old twin r brother and sister Troy and Brooke.
Martha Hill Gaskill (skiing paralympian, 1988) and her husband, Craig, celebrated the birth of their 2nd child, Stacy Gudrun Gaskill, on May 21, 2000. Stacy's proud brother, Wesley, turned 5 years old on October 28, 2000. Martha is a bronze medalist in giant slalom exhibition racing and the 1988 Paralympic silver medalist in slalom and downhill.
Michael J. Peplinski (curling, 1998) and his wife, Michelle, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Matlyn Michelle, born on December 13, 1999 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Matelyn Michelle weighed in at 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 ¾ inches long at birth. She joins her 6-year-old brother, Jaren Michael.
For famed Olympic gold medalist \\ary Lou Retton (gymnastics 1984) and husband, Shannon Kelley, it is clear that good things come in 3s. Mary Lou gave birth to her third child,
Skyla Brae Kelley, on August 9th, 2000 at Texas Women's Hospital in Houston. The birth came shortly after Retton completed a publicity tour for her new book, "Gateways to Happiness." "It's great being a new mom again," Retton said in a press statement. The couple's other daughters are Shayla Rae, 5, and McKenna Lane, 3.
Steven Segaloff (rowing, 1996) and his wife, Matti, celebrated the birth of their first child, Owen Spencer Segaloff, born on September 21, 2000 at New York University Hospital, New York, NY. Owen was born at 12:05 p.m., weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth.
happy to announce that Aleksei Antonovich Sharapova was born on January 19, 2001 at 1:27 p m. He is 8 pounds 1.8 ounces and is 52 cm long. He is perfectly healthy and seems content to gaze, sleep and eat most of the time.
Darcie Sharapova (speedskating, 1992) and husband, Anton, are very
Eric Wunderlich (swimm i ng, 1996) and wife, Ann Grossman Wunderlich, (tennis, 1995 Pan American Games) are the proud parents of their first child, a son, Fletcher Wi l liam Wunderlich, who was born on September 15, 2000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Fletcher weighed in at 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long.
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