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LETTER FROM JOHN NABER

U.S. Olymp ian s President

When Willie Davenport was taken from us while walking through the Chicago Airport earlier this year, a large part of Olympic history was taken with him.

Willie had been an active supporter of the Olympic Alumni for r · as long as I can recall, always pressing the USOC to open doors for Olympians and encouraging the Olympians to represent what is good and right about the Olympic Movement. It is his initiative and persistence that created the Olympians Tribute program (where, at the passing of any Olympian, their family promptly receives a note of condolence , as well as an Olympic Flag in their memory). He fought hard to see that Olympians from prior Games were accorded the same respect and even rewards that are being presented to members of today's teams.

I learned a lot about Willie when I traveled to Ohio to celebrate his life. I met with other Olympians who had shared team membership with him, like Ralph Boston , John Carlos and Mamie Rallins , and even younger athletes who benefited from his advice and friendship, like Larry Shipp.

Over dinner we recalled the various "Willie stories" of success , along with tales of mischief. I was most impressed by the recollection of the many times Willie would offer assistance to other athletes , sometimes to his own disadvantage . When advice was asked for it was always given freely and without reservation.

Ralph Boston looked skywards and said , "Today's Olympians just don't do what we used to do . .. They don't offer each other the kinds of helpful suggestions we used to share."

LETTER FROM LLOYD WARD

On November 2 in Colorado Springs, the Board of Directors o f the United States Olympic Committee made one of the most important decisions in USOC history in selecting New York City as America's candidate city to host the 2012 Olympic t".Games.

The Board of Directors watched in awe , and with tremendous interest and unfettered attention , as delegations from N ew York and San Francisco staged superb one-hour presentations. Never in our history has the USOC enjoyed two more brilliant and comprehensive efforts.

With the stakes high, and the game on the line, both cities proudly touted their venues , their legacies for the Olympic movement , their financial plans, and their commitment to America's athletes and to the future

When the final tally was in , and President Marty Mankamyer told the 400 people in the Broadmoor International Center and a national television audience that the winne r was New York , it was exhilarating and inspiring. Now, we have our candidate , and a great one, to bring the Games back to the United States in 2012, and all the positive benefits that will accompany playing host to the quadrennial gathering of the youth of the world for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

San F rancisco's marvelous bid , directed by Olympian Anne Cribbs and her great team , was incredible. That we had to choose between these two great cities was a remarkable experience , not to mention the six other superb cities that did not ake the finals We salute Washington , Houston , Dallas, Cincinnati, Tampa and Los Angeles for their tremendous bids and support.

Now, the task begins , and the United States Olympic Committee is ready to step up alongside New York City to enter the campaign which begins next summer to bring the Games home again The USOC will spare no effort or energy in assisting Dan Doctoroff, the founder of NYC 2012 , and his team in this critical endeavor.

The United States has hosted the Garnes on eight occasions , and our nation has a proud legacy of staging successful Olympic events like no other. The recent $100 million surplus announced by Salt Lake City after a spectacular Garnes is testimony to the acumen of America's host cities in pulling the huge challenge off.

It is critical to our mission to bring the Games to New York City in 2012. It enhances our ability to reach out to Americans with positive messages and inspiration. It increases the value to our loyal sponsor and donor family, and it is the trigger that opens the door to millions of young boys and girls to enjoy Olympic and Paralympic sport , and to have their own special dreams.

I want to salute the incredible work of Chairman Charles Moore and the members of his USOC 2012 Site Evaluation Task Force for their work in creating and implementing a process which began with eight cities in 1998 and ended with the selection of New York. Their work was difficult, time-consuming , and beyond all of our expectations. Each of the members was subjected to USOC Ethics Oversight Committee reviews, constant scrutiny in the media , and both praise and criticism. They are honorable and credible, and their task was carried out in nothing less than a dignified and professional manner.

In July 2005 , the IOC will select a great city to host the 2012 Olympic Garnes.

The men and women of the USOC, our member organizations, our partners, and our athletes will work tirelessly until that decision is made to ensure that IOC President Jacques Rogge steps to the podium and reveals that New York City is the selection to play host to the 2012 Olympic Games.

Finally, The U.S. Olympic Committee wishes you happy holidays and a wonderful New Year.

Chief Executive Officer

Track and Field's Cy Young

By: Elliott Denman (athletics, 1956)

The paths of baseball's Cy Young and track and field's Cy Young never did cross.

They had so much in common - each was the greatest thrower of his day - but they lived worlds apart.

Baseball's Cy Young is recognized as the finest pitcher in the game's history. A native-born Ohioan, he won 511 games , lost 313 , in a brilliant 22-year (1890-1911) career. He passed away in 1955, at 88 All these years later, the annual Cy Young Award continues to honor the game's leading hurlers.

Track and field's Cy Young is the only American male athlete to win the javelin throw at the Olympic Games. He did it with an Olymp ic-record performance of 242 feet, one inch at the Helsinki Games. The rugged 6-foot -5, 205-pound athlete struck gold on July 23, 1952, his 24th birthday.

But for an ankle sprain suffered at the worst possible time, two days before the finals at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, he might easily have made a stab at a second go ld.

Of course , such is the often- 1ckle finger of Olympic fate. Timing is everything. To please the lords of Olympic desmny, :you've got to go i-t at ~ e P;i•eise moment. } l

Javelin star q: y Young seized that mo , ent - as no other American man, past o present, seize t - in his very first trip / to the Game . But a econd mome t a op the victory platform

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In the 50 yea since You11;_g-';s p e rfoffif:fu ce at the Helsinki Games, just one Amenca man has won an Olympic javelin medal. That w l s ifennet')see's Bill Schmidt, with his bronze at Munich in 1972. 1

In fact, Young is the on . man out of somewhere beyond North and Central Euro,FJe ' o in)h e Olympic javelin. The javelin has been an Olympic event since 1908. In the 21 Olympic javelin competitions sin~ the golds have gone to throwers from Finland seven times; Sweden , Soviet Union and Czech Republic three times, Germany two , and Norway, Hungary and the USA one each

Young , now 74 and still an active farmer on his extensive properties outside Modesto , Calif., has no real idea why so many American Olympic javelin men have fallen short of his golden standard in the past half century.

s top track and field stars pose for oto with University of Texas track ach, Clyde Littlefield, just before boarding a Pan American World Airways Super-6 Clipper in New York for flight to Helsinki, Finland. Chosen in elimination contests, the young athletes represented the United States in the 1952 Olympic Games. Left to right they are Coach Littlefield; Bob Richards, pole vault, Laverne, CA; Don Laz, pole vault, Aurora, IL; Cy Young, javelin, Modesto, CA; Thane Baker, 200-meter dash, Elkhart, KA; Bob Backus, hammer throw, Port Washington, NY, and Franklin Held, javelin, Lakeside, CA.

But he does know what got him to the top.

"No one worked harder than I did," said Young.

"And I'm still working harder than just about anyone else on my farm . To this day, I'll do whatever it takes . If I have to work 100 hours straight, well, that's what I know I'll have to do .

"I tackle farm work (growing walnuts, grapes and tomatoes , as well as ranching) just as I tackled track and field."

The Young family had trekked west from Kentucky and Missouri in the wagon train in the 1840s . They dug new roots in Central California, roots which were to prove incredibly fertile.

Fifth-generation Californian, Cy Young, battled an asthmatic condition as a young man but still managed to compete in basketball and baseball at Modesto High School.

"My dad wanted me to go to college , but I just wanted to stay 'iome and farm," he said, especially so after a back injury wrecked a basketball scholarship opportunity at Stanford.

It took th e urging of Fred Earle , a well-known coach at Modesto Junior College, to work out a compromise Cywhose all-around athletic talents were clear - would attend Modesto J.C on a track scholarship.

Earle's eye proved accurate. His other pupils included Wilbur "Moose" Thompson , who won the shot put at the 1948 London Olympic Games, and Alex Olmedo , the Wimbledon tennis champion a nd Davis Cup star.

Young proved an apt pupil at Modesto J.C. , emerging as a national-caliber javelin thrower and winning a track scholarship to UCLA.

Young would rise to the very top under the tutelage of legendary UCLA coach, Ducky Drake.

"I related so well to Ducky," said Young. "We worked so well together "

The 1952 Olympic Trials in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum saw Young place second to Bill Miller, a Haddon r--ti eights, NJ and Arizona State product but ahead of Franklin Bud" Held, who'd been ranked No. 1 in the world in 1951.

Armed with javelins newly designed by Held's brother Dickthey were hollow, longer and slimmer, hence more aerodynamic - the U.S. trio moved on to Helsinki.

"Bud" Held remained the Olympic favorite to many but was still battling a shoulder injury and was unable to reach the final. Now, the door was opened to the other Americans. Miller took the early lead with his 237-9 toss in the first round of the final, and it would hold up for the silver medal. Young speared gold with his 242-1 throw in the third round.

"Bill and I, we really pushed each other," said Young.

Toivo Hytianen of Finland, third place at 235-10, led the rest of the world.

"Young had a good series (of six throws) and really proved himself a fighter," wrote B.J. Weckman in Track and Field

Track and Field's Cy Young is the only American male athlete to win the javelin throw at the Olympic Games. He did it with an Olympic-record performance of 242 feet, one inch at the Helsinki Games. The rugged 6-foot-5, 205-pound athlete struck gold on July 23, 1952, his 24th birthday.

News. "He was no doubt the best man in the field and had two throws over (Matti) Jarvinen's Olympic record (of 238-6 for Finland , dating back to the 1932 Los Angeles Games)."

By 1956 , Young seemed to be in even better form and prepared for M e lbourne with a 244-11 victory at the Olympic Trials in Los Angeles. Phil Conley and Ben Garcia joined him to complete the Down Under-bound trio.

But there were to be no medals for the American spearmen at Melbourne. Conley wound up 10th, Young 11th and Garcia 15th in a competition capped by the world-record throw of2812 by Norway's Egil Danielsen

Young had unleashed an easy practice throw of over 261 feet before the Games, but severely twi sted an ankle after stepping on a rock .

"If the ankle doesn't get a lot better, I won't be able to compete." he told Track and Field News. "If I were throwing poorly, it wouldn't hmt so much, but never in my life have I been throwing so we ll. "

He'd fe lt ready to throw in the range of 270 to 280 feet in the

Games , and was a pre-Olympic favorite. But it wasn't to be.

"At first , I thought I broke my ankle , " he said of the injury. "lt wasn't a break , but a terrible sprain and I went on crutches."

Thanks to Ducky Drake's expeti wrapping and care , Young was able to throw in the morning qualifying round, Nov. 25 , 1956, and got off a prelims-leading throw of 245-3 that bettered his own Olympic record set in '52. Unfmtunate ly, the pain soon became unbearable ; he could hardly lace up his track shoe for that afternoon's final.

"I cou ldn't even throw 230 (in the final) , " said Young. "It swelled up like they'd pumped air into it. There was no way l could throw what I'd hoped "

His best of 225 -2 was no match for Danielsen - who shook off

his early nervousness to win - and the rest of the field.

"I hate to pass out of the track picture this way," said Young. "I'm going to hang up my javelin and grow walnuts from now on."

And that's exactly what he's done in the years since - grow n walnuts and lots more.

In his UCLA days, he'd found his way around Hollywood and got to know an array of screen celebrities.

One of them, John Wayne , who'd been a USC football star, noted his powerful persona and good looks , and suggested he take a screen test.

"I figured it wou ld be a waste of time , that nothing would ever happen out of it , " said Young "So I said 'no thanks '"

It's a decision he's never regretted. Cy Young and the former Elizabeth Anderson, now parents and grandparents , have been married for 43 years while sharing a strong love , of each other, of their family, and the farming lifestyle.

"There are many similarities between track and farming , " he 1 --.., tells people. "There are so many unce1tainties in both , so much sweat, tears , blood and pain , so often. And farming's a form of competition , too , except that you're competing against nature.

"I know there aren't too many of us who feel like that these days. Sometimes I think l'm some dinosaur."

While many of his contemporaries have stayed active in track and field and Olympic activities , he's found little time for these things in the years since his second trip to the Games.

A New York Times story several years ago - headlined "When Ath letes of the Olympics Were Amateurs" - put him back in the spotlight and it was a tribute that touched him deeply.

He continues to follow happenings in the javelin, however, and recognizes Jan Zelezny o f the Czech Republic - winner of three Olympic golds and one silver since 1988 - as one of the greatest of all Olympians

As he wonders if his country wi ll ever develop a Jan Zelezny of it s own , the plain truth is that American Olympic enthu s iast s wou ld be ove1joyed to see another Cy Young throwing for the gold.

Willie Davenport, along with other concerned Olympians, had a vision of Olymp ians helping Olympians needing financial assisnce. Workin g with Cindy Stinger, USOC O lympic Alumni Relations Manager, the Olympians for O lympians Relief Fund (OORF) a 50 1c3 non-profit corporation was created.

If you !mow ofan Olympian in need , contact the Olympic Alumni Relations office for an application. The process requires a wr itten request for financial grants The in formation is held in the strictest of confidence. Grants of up to $ 1000 dollars have been awarded to severa l Olympians over the last year

During our recent annu a l meeting in Co lorado Spr in gs, Cathy Ferguson, O lympian from the Southern Ca li fornia Chapter, donated $200 Additiona ll y, the Washington State Chapter donated $5 ,000. Thanks to Cathy and many genero us Olympians who have contributed in the past, we are able to provide financia l assistance to those Olympians going through hard times or are in a distressed situ ation.

Contributions to the OORF are tax deductible and you can ,..--.,., ake a contribution at any time. Please send your check to the OORF c/o Olympic Alumni Relations office in Colorado Springs.

OORF ELECT l\fEW OFFICERS

At the annual meeting of the Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund, new officers were e lect ed:

Jeff Blatnick, Chair of the Board

Bob Rock , President

Cindy Stinger, Treasurer

Carolyn Holmes , Secretary

Other Board Members include :

John Naber

Willye White

Lucinda Williams Adams

Bill Toomey

Dorothy Langkop

Chuck Davis (Honorary Board Member)

Additional issues important to all Olympians were approved. There are three board vacancies available, and we are asking Olympians to nominate a person (you do not have to be an Olympian to serve on this board) that brings with them the vision and determination to ac hi eve the lofty goals of the OORF.

At the U.S. Olympic Alumni annual meeting held just prior to the OORF annual meeting, a suggestion was put forward by Ollan Cassell, Indiana's Olympians Chapter President, to have the OORF pay for the Olympian bereavement program, which would provide an official Olympic flag , flag display case, and plaque to the families of deceased Olympians. The OORF has approved funding for this program at a projected cost of $ 10 ,000 annually .

Caroline Holmes is searching for a sponsor to help pay for this program and is asking for ass istance from other Olympians.

If you have any questions about the OORF or would like to serve on the board please contact a board member or the Olympic A lumni Relations office at 800-7 17- 7555.

Fifty years after his 100-meter dash to the top of the Olympic medal stand in Helsinki, Finland, Lindy Remigino's enthusiasm for all things Olympic, and his sport of track and field, continues to bubble over.

He's the man who edged Herb McKenley of Jamaica, E. McDonald Bailey of Great Britain and USA teammate Dean Smith to claim Olympic gold at the 1952 Games - one of the closest 100-meter finals in Olympic annals, a race that saw these four runners cross the finish line within 5/1 00ths of a second of each other.

Six days later, he earned a second gold medal as No. 3 manwith Dean Smith , Harrison Dillard and Andy Stanfield - on the USA all-star 4xl 00-meter relay team that beat out the Soviet Union, Hungary, Great Britain, France and Czechoslovakia by a clearcut margin.

Half a century after all this, Lindy Remigino - true to his reputation as "the world's fastest human" of his day - shows no indication of slowing down.

He maintained a non-stop pace throughout 2002, and his 2003 calendar will be just as busy-busy-busy.

A resident of Newington, Ct. and a graduate of Hartford Public High School and Manhattan College, Remigino has spent much of his life dedicated to the Olympic cause.

They've never forgotten his epic 100-meter triumph in Helsinki - Remigino (hand-timed in 10.4 seconds), McKenley, Bailey and Smith flashed over the finish line virtually as one. (Remigino was electronically-clocked in 10.79, McKenley at 10.80, Bailey 10.83, Smith 10.84.)

And that explained the incredibly warm reception Remigino and his wife June earned in a special return trip to Finland, July 18 through 23, 2002.

"It was a wonderful occasion," said Remigino. "Finland did such a great job back in 1952, and they did a great job in commemorating those Games 50 years later."

A particular highlight of the journey was the gala 50th anniversary celebration at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Remigino was there as the lone American invitee and as the designated American flag-bearer.

The ceremony featured such other Olympic celebrities as Finnish great Lasse Viren (winner of the 5K/l OK double in both the 1972 and 197 6 Games) and International Olympic Committee president Dr. Jacques Rogge.

With a crowd of over 16 ,000 on hand, a parade of nations reenacted the 1952 Opening. On the giant TV screen flashed images of'52 highlights. All this was accompanied by music, dancing and singing.

Very few Olympians ever get the chance to "do it all over again" but that's exactly the emotion Remigino felt as he turned the calendar back 50 years.

He was interviewed on Finnish, Russian and other international TV. Later, he paid a return visit to the

, Kapyla area, where the O lympic Village had been There were dinners attended by Olympic and diplomatic notables

Through the entire sixday v isit, the Remiginos were the guest s of Celebration Dire ctor Mr. Pekka Honaken.

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Early in the visit, he wa lk ed through

the identical 100 meters of his Olympic triumph

"Th e stadium looks very much unchan ge d , except that the track is now urethane ," sai d Remi g ino

All in all , Remigino called it "a very wa rmin g and memorable visit."

"We owe a great debt of gratitude to Pekka Honaken and his family for their hospitality.

"Se ei n g the stad ium and wa lking the 100 meters straightaway, I could still visua li ze and h ear the crowd cheering for us as we ra n down the track."

"I lo ok in the mirror and I know it has been 50 years , " Remi g ino told Hartford Courant sports column ist Jeff Jacobs. "But in my mind the 100-meter race is yesterday."

The g lue on the so les of hi s new Swedish spiked s hoes was g iving way before he ran the '52 100 final , and they flapped durin g the race

"I don't know howl ever won with them ," he told Jacobs.

A week later, though, he got a new pair of Adidas spikes and used them to run the 100 in 10.2 seconds at the post-Olympic Bislet Games in Oslo, Norway, equa lin g the then-world record.

A l 953 gra du a te of Manhattan College, he'd teamed with Bob Carty, Joe Schatz le and John O'Conn e ll to form the nation' s be st co ll eg iate spr int re lay squad.

'---'" Remigino went back to Hartford and became an outstanding teacher and coach. Hi s Hartford Public te ams won 31 state championships, had 12 undefeated seasons, a nd produced l 0

All-Americans and 157 state ind ividual champions. And the li st of honors accorded him over the years expanded appropriatel y

Remigino, an Olympic torch b earer in 1996, has been inducted into seven Halls of Fame - those of Connecticut , the National Scholastic Fe deration, the Nationa l and Connecticut coaches associations, New York's Armory Track Center, Manhattan Co ll ege and the N Y. Athletic Club.

He's written a lon g li st of coaching artic les and ha s been featured in Bud Greenspan's "100 Greatest Moments in Olympic H istory" and Sports Illus trated magazine.

But Remigino has never been a man to live on his press clippings He keeps lookin g forward, never backward

As a member of the NYC 2012 Comm ittee's "Circle of Olympians ," he was a major booster of the bid that won the USOC candidate city designation. He's a lso an officer of the Tri-State Olympians, the group that's working hard to promote Olympic enth usiasm in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut area.

Now 71, Remigino' s Olympic spirit has never wavered.

The si lent prayer he wrote for peace and brotherhood says it all:

"Th e Olympics brings the entire world together in peace.

"A task of cardina l importance lies before all of us, that is to preserve for the modem Olympic Games this great asset of brotherhood and tolerance and the importance of sport and fair play. In genera l, to develop a predisposition to win with modesty and , if one is to lose , to do so w ith dignity.

"Through sport, which is a microcosm of life itself, to help man not only to sec ure his physical and moral advancement , but also to promote and preserve peace an d by doing so , perhaps save his own so ul.

"Peace be wi th all of you."

Many of America's top Olympic hopefuls made their way to beautiful San Diego, Ca li fornia to take part in SUMMIT 2004 at the Marriott Coronado Resort. The them e for this year 's event was Riding the Wave to Athens, and judgin g by the public s harin g and se lf-di scovery that took place , Team USA ha s the right surfboard to ha ndl e the Medite1rnnean waters at the 2004 O lympic Games.

"The theme 'Riding the Wave to Athens' is an incredibly powerful visual for what we a ll are doing," says sailing athlete Lee Icyda " Tt hink that most of us at the SUMMIT are on top of the wave at the moment and we h ave a ll enjoyed incred ibl e s uccesses in our indi v idu a l spo rts The imp orta nt image is to stay on top of the wave an d that illu stration gives me the motivation and inspiration to stay on top."

This year's SUMMIT, which took place November 7-10, was the third of four heading int o the 2004 Games in Athens , Greece So far, athletes from 19 of the 28 Olympic s ummer sports have participate d in the SUMMIT program and they a ll co me away w ith a new-fou nd respect for one another.

" When I met all the synchroni z ed sw imm ers and got an und erstanding of what they do my eyes were opened," says track and field 1996 and 2000 Olympian Jon Drummond. "Eight hours in th e water ; cold , hot , it doe sn't ma tter, I gai ned a whole new respect for the sport. I came to the SUMMIT to lobb y for m y sport , but I actually ended up leav in g with information a nd an incre ased r espec t for other s port s. "

The s ucc ess of the SUMMIT program speaks for itself in the results catego ry at the Olympi c Games. Of the athletes that participated in the SUMMIT 2002 program, 49% came away from

Salt Lake C ity w ith a medal and 80% placed in the top eight. One of those athletes who came away with not only a medal, but a gold med a l, was Casey Fitz Randolph who left the group of summer at hl etes wanti ng more after sharing hi s experiences from the SUMM IT program a nd hi s remarkable journey to the 2 00 2 Games.

"Casey coming to share his experiences was very pow erfu l to me," said 1996 and 2000 Olympian C hryst e Gaines. "I've had to make some d ecisions recently, and he helped me to be secure in my decision to kind ofbe se lfi s h and to go ahead and take the road that I need to take to be s uccessfu l. "

While F itz Randolph offered his recent perspective on what it took to get to the podium , the grou p of 2004 hopefuls were guided through the four-day retreat by a pretty impressiv e group of Olympians in their own right. On hand to s hare their experiences and insights were gy mn ast Pet er Vidmar (gymnastics , 1980 , '84) having earned the individual a ll-around s ilv er medal , go ld in the team combined exercise and the pommel horse ; speedskater a nd cyclist Con nie Carpenter Phinney (spee dskatin g , 19 72 / cyc lin g , 1984) finished seventh in the 1500m at the 1972 Olympic Winter Games and captured the go ld in the individual road race at th e 1984 Olympic Summer Games; triple jumper Mike Con ley (athletics, 19 84 , '92, ' 96) silver medalist in 1984 an d go ld medali st in 1992 ; Ja net Evans (swimming, 19 88 , '92 , '96) three-time Olympian who earned three gold medal s in 19 88400m free , 400m individual medley and 800m free , a si lver in the 400m free and go ld in the 800m free in 199 2, and finished sixt h in the 800m free in 1996 ; three-time Olympian Karch Kiraly (volleyball , 19 84, '88, '92) gold medalist in beach volJeybal l in 1996 and gold medalist in indoor volleyball in l 984 and 1988; Sandra Whyte Sweeney (ice hockey, I998) a

member of the gold medal-winning U.S Women's Ice Hockey Team at the 1998 Olympic Games; Andrew Valmon (athletics , 1988, '92) gold medalist in the 4x400m relay at both Olympic Games; and Heather Pease Olson (synchronized swimming, 1996, '00) who took home a gold medal from Atlanta.

Over the four days, the athletes participated in various team building exercises that resulted in not only group dynamic enhancement but powerful personal growth as well.

"I enjoyed the activity where we took a rock and wrote the things we wou ld like to let go of and get rid of before we go to Athens ," said diving athlete Kimiko Soldati . "That was a good activity for me because there are things that I am working on now and trying to get rid of. 1 ended up using a few rocks and a few sides of the rocks , but it was a very cleansing experience. "

As much as the exerc ise of throwing away hindrances was a powerful symbolic gesture, the athletes' trip to the Navy Seal Base on Coronado Island was a true eye-opener. Going through the Seal obstacle course was no easy feat, but that challenge paled in comparison to the sacrifices the men and women of the

U.S Armed Forces make daily to protect our country.

" They punish themselves , but they do it for a cause that is greater than anything I can imagine, " Drummond explains. "I'm not a mushy person and I don't get overwhelmed by much, but when I saw what they do it just made me appreciate being an American more. It made me appreciate the military more. It was just an awe-inspiring experience. "

" When the captain said to us , ' it's either victory or death ,' that was powerful ," Gaines adds. "To us it's either you win or you lose; to them it's either you win or you die. We put so much value into our Olympic sport or winning a gold medal , but to them, their life is their value."

Over the period of four days, the 2004 Olympic hopefuls learned a tremendous amount about themselves and one another They learned that many of their obstacles are also encountered by other athletes. But most importantly, they learned that on the road to Athens , the inspiration they need to get through a tough day is only a phone call away.

SUMMIT 2004

Peopl Diving into Community laces

Patricia McCormick (diving , 1952, '56) , four-time Olympic gold medalist and Sammy Lee (diving , 1948 , '52), two-tim e Olympic go ld medalist and bronze medali st were with students at Madison Elementary, a Santa Ana School serving many low income families on Friday, September 27, 2002.

McCormick was firing up students for a mini-Olympic Games. "What are the five steps (to success)?" she asked the kids that were sun-ounding her. They replied with confidence: "Dream! Work! Ouchie (they said in a whisper). Be with good people! Help others!"

"You can be anything you want ," McCormick said. "That's what I pound into them. But you have to work. And you have to fail." (The "ouchie" part.)

McCormick bas been coming to visit students at Madison Elementary every month for four years She has a team of volunteers. They bring piz za, listen to the kids , read and t a ke them on field trips , such as boat tours on the ocean , somethin g those students would find difficult to do under their circumstances.

On Friday, students competed in the lon g jump , the obsta cle course, and the relay race They filled up on hamburger s and ice cream. They shook hands with Olympians whose dreams steamrolled their disadvantages.

Sammy Lee sa id he grew up as a poor boy, too. "A lot of these kids feel like they're in this struggle alon e," he said, "we're showing them they're not."

McCormick is a Seal Beach celebrity whose educational -foundation office is just off Main Street. She b ega n diving for fun with her two brothers flipping off the bridges le ading to Nap les in Long Beach. Her talent was found by a diving coach and was invited to the Los Angeles Athletic Club McCormick's mother started reading tea leaves on the side to earn the $ 1 fare for the trolley from Long Beac h to Los Ange les. There, she began training with national diving champ s Victoria Draves and Sammy Lee.

The medal came quickly " Then all of a sudden you're on Ed Su lli van and you wonder why people are treating yo u differently," she said "Life became out of balance."

Back at home, her mother couldn't spare the time or money to get to an event to see her diving. Once , McCormick took her

mom to a movie , knowing that one of her dives would be shown in the pre-show newsreels. Her name flashed on the screen. "I looked over and there were little tears in her eyes ," McCormick says , sti ll chok in g up over the memory

McCormick is a firecracker in Seal Beach. She greets friends , a ll of whom she call s "hon" with kisses and hugs Her goal at Madi so n Elementary is to follow first-grade classes all the way to fifth grade so they can build relationships. It's a big goal. There are 1,300 kids at Madison.

"A lot of people, when they give, they give money," Principal Marti Baker said. "These folks , they give time ." "And time" Baker said, "and attention and role models are what these kids need most."

WOA

The World Olympians Association (WOA) assisted a unique group of community s tewards to raise funds for the Special Olympics Program in the State of Connecticut. Olympians such as Donna De Varona (swimming, 1960 , '6 4) Gabriella Sabatini , Tim Wiley (luge , 1992) , Cammy Myler (luge , 1988 , '92 , '94 , '98) , Tom Fitzgerald (team handball , 1996), Rene Quackenbush , Jon Normile (fencing , 1992) and Jon F ish (rowing, 1988) turned out for the luncheon, speeches and auction. The former Executive Director of the USOC, Dr Harvey Schiller, addressed the gathering, as did the WOA's Secretary General Dr. Liston Bochette . Each guest speaker talked about how Olympians serve their communities through various programs. The evening's keynote speech was given by Loretta Claiborne, Global Messenger and former competitor in the Special Olympic Games. Her testimony of how sports contributed to her li fe provided a magic moment to the event. The lun cheon and aucti o n generated a good amount of funds to both organizations. Th e WOA hopes to do more events like this whereby they can motivate other Olympians to help others who may need a hand.

Heroes Among Us

Who is a hero in your eyes? A sports star? A famous person from history? Congressman Jim Ryun brings to light the lives of lesserknown heroes. Some stood on a battlefield, some in court rooms, and some on the missions field These people model goodness, courage and followed their conscience. This book will challenge and inspire you to raise the bar in your own life

Prostate Cancer Battle: It's Strictly Your Decision (Olympian Blazes Trail to Solution)

Michael O'Hara's book takes away the fear and confusion of what to do when you've been diagnosed. He talks about what to ask, how to deal with the answers , and how to decide on a solution. It's a terrific book and is a must-read

The 5th Annual Bob Beamon Golf & Tennis Classic

Pictured left to right, Honorary Chairperson Olympic gold medalist - track and field superstar, Maurice Greene (athletics , 2000), special guest of honor and recipient of The Beamonesque Award for lifetime commitment to children's causes , Edwin Moses (athletics, 1976 , '80, '84, '88) and Olympic champion , Bob Beamon (athletics, 1968) who celebrated the 34th anniversary of his historic jump of29' 2-1 / 2 11 011 October 18th, 1968 in Mexico City. Still the longest standing record in Olympic history and sanctioned as one of the top five greatest moment s in sports by Sports Illustrated. Happy Anniversary!

People Places

Bonnie St. John

Bonnie St. John has always thrived in situations where the path ahead is not clearly marked and the competition is intense.

An African-American from a family of modest means , Bonnie became an amputee at age five. She used imagination and determination to become an Olympic silver medalist , a Rhodes Scholar, an award-winning IBM sales rep, a White House official and founder of her own business

Bonnie's inspiring message of hope and courage is tempered with hard-won real-world wisdom about winning in every aspect of your life

Bonnie has been selected by the Ricki Lake Show to be their Money Coach this season

Watch for her latest book Money : Fall Down? Get Up! due to be released this November.

Since being in New York City, Bonnie is working with N.S. Beinstock Talent Agency to identify more opportunities to inspire others through television. Stay Tuned!

On the left is Joseph LeMar, Paralympic runner; center is his niece, Ryann Cunninghan, Special Olympic runner; on the right, Ryann's other uncle, Derek Bouchard-Hall Olympic cyclist.

NYC2012 has recruited Bonnie to be on their Executive Board where she is actively involved in their efforts to bring the 2012 Olympics to New York City

Through Sponsors For Educational Opportunities (SEO), Bonnie is able to assist disadvantaged youth and mentor minorities on Wall Street giving back to the organization that has given her so much

Bonnie loves the city and the city loves her!

Picabo Street

U S. Olympic downhill skier, Picabo Street, made a substantial donation to a hospital in her hometown. Apparently, her father received life saving intensive care after a severe heart attack last year. A hospital spokesperson said , "We are very pleased that Ms. Street has chosen to remember our hospital in this manner. Based on the size of Picabo's donation, we will completely refurbish the intensive care unit of the hospital where her father was treated." In honor of Ms. Street's donation , the hospital will now call the unit Are you ready for this??

Picabo ICU

USOC's Frank Aires

Retiring from International Games

Frank Aires is pictured with h i s wife A lice, daughter Siobain, gr a ndson Michael and granddaugh t er, Molly at his re tiremen t celebra t ion

rank Aires

United States Olympic Committee International Games Division One Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Dear Frank:

On behalf of all United States Olympians past, present and future we want to Thank You and recognize you for all the tremendous contributions that you have made to the Olympic Movement and to our Teams' success over the past 21 years!

Your dedication, commitment, loyalty, and selflessness have been unswerving and have not gone unnoticed While we realize it has been said for too few times, we want to take this opportunity to Thank You and recognize you for all that you have done and for the way that you have done it!

Your standard and commitment f o excellence have been Olympianin preparation and in result, we will always remember you for that

On behalf of America 's best - All our Best to YOU!

Here 's to you r Health and here's to your Happiness!

Kind regards,

John Naber, President S. OLYMPIANS

Cynthia E Stinger, Manager OLYMPIC ALUMNI RELATIONS

OLYMPIC GAMES/ PARALYMPIC GAMES (Winter and Summer)

1980-Lake Placid , New York USA (w) (volunteer) 1984-Sarajevo, Yugoslavia (w) 1984-Los Angeles, California USA (s) 1988 - Calgary, Canada (w) 1988-Seoul, Korea (s) / Paralympic Games (s) 1992-Albertville, France (w) / Paralympic Games (w) 1992 - Barcelona, Spain (s)/Paralympic Games (s) 1994 - Lillehammer, Norway (w)/Paralympic Games (w) 1996-Atlanta, Georgia USA (s)/Paralymic Games (s) 1998-Nagano, Japan (w) / Parlympic games (w) 2000-Sydney, Australia (s)/Paralympic Games (s) 2002 Salt Lake City, Utah USA (w)

PAN AMERICAN GAMES (Summer and Winter)

1983-Caracas, Venezuela (s)

1987-lndianapolis, Indiana USA (s) 1990-Las Lenas, Argentina (w) 1991-Havana, Cuba (s) 1995-Mar del Plata, Argentina (s) 1999-Winnipeg-Manitoba, Canada (s)

WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES (Winter and Summer)

1983-Sofia, Bulgaria (w) 1983-Edmonton, Canada (s) 1985-Belluno, Italy (w) 1985-Kobe, Japan (s) 1987-Strbske Plesso, Czechoslovakia (w) 1987-Zagreb, Yugoslavia (s) 1989-Sofia, Bulgaria (w) 1989-Duisburg, Ge r many (s) 1991-Sapporo, Japan (w) 1991-Sheffield, England (s) 1993-Zakopane, Poland (w) 1993-Buffalo, New York USA (s) 1995-Jaca, Spain (w) 1995-Fukuoka, Japan (s) 1997-Chonju Moju, Korea (w) 1997 - Si cily, Italy (s) 1999 - Poprad, Slovakia (w) 1999-Palma de Mallorca, Spain (s) 2001- Zakopane, Poland (w) 2001-Beijing, China (s)

NATIONAL and U.S. OLYMPIC SPORTS FESTIVALS

1978-Colorado Springs, Colorado (volunteer) 1979-Colorado Springs, Colorado (volunteer) 1981-Syracuse, New York 1982-lndianapolis, Indiana 1983-Colorado Springs, Colorado 1985-Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1986-Houston, Texas

1987-Raleigh Durham, North Carolina

1989-0klahoma City, Oklahoma 1990-Minneapolis, Minnesota

1991 - Los Angeles, California 1993-San Antonio , Texas 1994-St. Louis, Missouri 1995- Denver, Colorado

GOODWILL GAMES

1990-Seattle, Washington (s) (volunteer/USA Basketball)

WORLD YOUTH GAMES 1~~H•Moscow, Russia (s)

Together, the collaborative team will formulate SUMMIT programs that will serve to assist America's elite athletes as they prepare to medal in their respective sports at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Ita ly.

The SUMMIT 2006 Steering Committee includes two-time Olympian Cammi Granato ('98 , '02) who won gold in 1998 and silver in 2002 as a member of the women's ice hockey team; two -tim e Olympian Diann Roffe ('92, '94) who became the first U.S. woman to win skiing gold in 1985 at the World Alpine Championships, and parlayed that success into gold and si lver medals at the 1994 and 1992 Games , respectively ; Olympian Nikki Stone ('98) who became the first-ever gold medalist in women's aerials; and two-time Olympian Paul Wylie ('88 , '92) , who won the figure skating silver medal at the 1992 Games in Albertville , France As returning committee members from SUMMIT 2002 these four Olympians will once again commit themselves to helping the next generation of Olympic heroes

Inspired by the positive results SUMMIT 2002 ath let es achieved in Salt Lake City during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, four more Olympic Movement heroes will help foster the dreams and aspirations of U.S Olympic hopefuls. Joining the steering committee for the first time will be four-t im e Olympian Dan Jansen ('84, '88, '92, '94), who won gold in his last Olympic race at the 1994 Olympic Winter Games , while also compi lin g over 50 speedskating world cup medals throughout his career; five-time Paralympian Greg Mannino ('88 , '92 , '94 , '98, '02), who compi led an incredible six -gold , four-silver and two-bronze medals throughout his Paralympic alpine skiing career; three-time Olympian Phil Mahre ('76 , '80, '84), who won the slalom go ld medal in 1984 after taking the silver in the same event in 1980 ; and three-time Olympian and long jump world record holder Mike Powell ('88 '92, '96), who took home the long jump silver medal in both the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games.

The SUMMIT 2006 steering committee's charge is to bring together a special cross- sport team of high performing athletes to share a vision of excellence for the Olympic Winter Games in 2006 and to serve as a motivating support system for one anot her. As part of the SUMMIT program , the USOC will offer elite athletes specially designed programs in the summer of 2003 , 2004 and 2005 focusing on philosophies and training regimen that may help in the athletes' pursuit of Olympic medals.

"Having ath lete s interact with one another, employing team building exercises with the sole purpose of utilizing their own special set of skills to make the U.S . Olympic Te am and themselves better, is extremely powerful," said Director of Athlete Programs, Mary Klever, "The SUMMIT program continues to gain momentum, and with the breath of experience and collective knowledge that this steering committees brings to the table , the SUMMIT 2006 experience will truly become a positive life-changing moment for our Olympic hopefuls."

For additiona l information , contact Jeff Howard in the USOC Media and Public Relations Division at 719 / 866-4536. This release also is available on the USOC's public website www.usolympicteam.com and the media-specific website http: // usocpressbox.org.

U.S. OLYMPIAN CHAPTERS

Did you know that the U.S. Olympians have regional chapters throughout th e countty ? Look for updates on chapter happenings in fature issues of Th e Olympian ! Ifyo u would lik e to find out what is happening in your area, contact:

C olora do Olympian s Pre s id e nt: Hank Kashiwa (s kiing, 1972) (970) 846-5570

Fl o rid a Ol y mpian s Pre s id e nt: Jim Milln s (figu re skating, 1976) (813) 979-5608

G e org ia Olympian s President: Rocky Lane (boxing, 1956) (770) 963-5903

Ha w a ii Ol y mpian s Pre s id e nt: Chris Woo (swimming, 19 76) (808) 597-8197

Indi a na Ol y mpian s

Pre s id e nt: Ollan Cassell (athletics, 1964) (317) 466-0444

Mid wes t Olympian s President: Willye White (athletics, 1956, '60, '64, '68, '72) (773) 651-8267

Na t io na l Ca pital Area O ly mpian s Pre s ident: Jair Lynch (gy mnas tics , 1992 , '96) (202) 462-1092

New E ng la nd Area O ly mpi a ns President: Tina Noyes (figure skating, 1964, '68) (781) 862-5575

No rt he rn Ca liforni a Ol y mpi a ns

Pre s ident: Anne Warner Cribbs (s w imming, 1960) (650) 856-3200

Orego n O ly mpian s

Pre s ident: Clem Eischen (athletics, 194 8) (503) 492-2232

South e rn C aliforni a O ly mpians

Pre s ident: Charles G. Bittick (waterpolo, 1960) (714) 974-4114

So uth wes t Ol y mpi a ns

Pre s ident: Earl Young (athl e tics, 1960) (214) 219-1439

Tri -States Ol y mpi an s

Pre s ident: Otis Davis (athl e tics, 1960) (201) 392-8448

Uta h O ly mpian s

Presid e nt: Henry Mars h (athl e tics, 1976, '80, '8 4, '88) (801) 560-8698

Was hin gton Stat e O ly mpian s

Pre s ident: Caroline Holmes (gymnas ti cs, 1968) (206) 246-2934

N o chapter in your ar ea? Int e rested in st a rtin g a chapter? C ontact the Olympic A lumni Relation s o ffic e fo r detail s at (800) 717-7555.

Cont. from page 2

"Why not? " I asked.

"Well, it used to be that we were all in the sport together, trying to beat the other guy when he was at his best. The encouragement we gave (and received) helped improve all of our performances." A rising tide lifts all boats. "Now, it's almost as if it's each man for himself!" Heads around the table nodded in umson.

I thought back to the happy memories of the good-natured teasing , interspersed with role models taking younger athletes "under their wings." The returning team leaders lived with the rookies in hotel rooms, athlete villages and even on the buses and late-night station wagon drives across the country.

Today, however, it seems that the financial rewards for athletic success are so lucrative that it almost hurts too much (in the pocketbook) to see the younger athletes take the tape , win the match or go the distance. Training secrets remain secret and opportunities to improve are lost in the heat of the competition.

Someone once taught me that the word "Competition" derives its meaning from the Latin root words "com" and "petition." "Com" means "together," and "petition" means "to seek.II The purpose of competition is to seek together to discover which athlete can run the fastest, jump the highest or lift the most weight. Only by having each Olympian perform up to their personal potential will this journey of discovery be successful.

While today's more selfish attitude may be more common in current circumstances than in the past, it is not necessarily true in all cases , and that pleases me .

I was witness to a recent contest where the winning team stood to benefit to the tune of billions (with a "b") of dollars. Of course , I refer to the 2012 bid-city battle between San Francisco and New York to determine the USOC's official candidate-city to host the 2012 Olympic Games.

At the recent USOC Board meeting in Colorado Springs, the San Francisco 2012 group presented first. They brought many Olympic Alumni who had been very active in preparing the bid , and by most opinions, they hit the ball out of the ballpark. One representative told me that they "said everything that we came to say," that they left no stone unturned. In that context, she could relax in the eventual decision , because she felt confident that the best city would win. Her measure of personal success was not simply to win the bid , but just to put forth the best possible argument so that the eventual winner would have to earn the honor.

As you know, New York's committee (also including many Olympic alumni) made an equally wonderful presentation, addressing all the issues, laughing at their shortcomings , articulating their plan to win the international bid , and putting their best foot forward without playing "the sympathy card" that had been expected since 9/ 11 of last year.

I watched with pride as the San Franc isco delegation head , Olympic swimmer Anne Cribbs, sitting next to San Francisco's Mayor, Willie Brown, listened to USOC President, Marty Mankamyer, deliver the official vote tally.

In this hard-fought, well-waged war that had lasted almost four years, the results were declared in an instant as the country watched

As the words "New York" were broadcast over the public address system , the East coast crowd on the far side of the room exploded in celebration and the Olympian and the Mayor from San Francisco sat motionless for about five seconds. And then Anne and her team rose to their feet and joined in the applause.

Dan Doctoroff, the founder of the New York Bid Committee, began his remarks by thanking the San Francisco group, stating that their efforts forced his team to rise h igher than would have otherwise been possible .

As N ew York and the USOC now join forces to enter the international battle (for the 2012 designation) , I expect that members of the Olympic Alumni will once again be called upon to articulate th e ideals behind the Olympic movement , to explain what being an Olympian means, and why this great festival of sport should be returned to the United States. I also expect that the Olympic Alumni and their message will not be diluted by financial gain or selfish ambition.

I am truly convinced they can do it (and I hope that all Olympic Alumni will do everything in our power to assist them), but if New York does not win the next contest (scheduled to take place in 2005) , I am sure that our efforts will mandate that whichever city does win, it will have to earn the honor.

Alumni News

Mary Carew Armstrong (athletics, 1932), who won a gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympic Games a s a member of the world-record-setting 400-meter relay team, died July 12 , 2002 in Framingham , Massachusetts at age 88. Armstrong was born in Medford, Massachusetts She won the first of four straight national titles in the 40-yard dash when she was 15 years old in 1929. At the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles , Armstrong ran the first leg of the 400-meter relay and gave her team a lead that led to victory a nd a world record . The team chose her to a ccept the go ld medal. During the Olympic Games , Armstrong roomed with Babe Didrikson, who won two gold medals and was dubbed "Uncle Sam' s Sweetheart" by reporters. She married William "Bud" Armstrong in 1938 and together they officiated at New England and national track meets for many years. Armstrong is survived by a son and a daughter.

Velvet James Barnes (b a sketba ll , 1964) died on September 14 , 2002 in Silver Spring, Maryland at the age of 61. Barnes , a native of Tuckerman , Arkansas was the first overall pick in the 1964 Nationa l Basketball Association draft. He also earned All-America honors in 1964 by contributing to 9-0 to make the Olympic team win a go ld medal.

Jerome Cousins Biffle (athlet ic s, 1952) passed away from pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 74 on September 4th of this year. During his juni or and senior years , Biffle's athletic exploits had been fully exposed by setting several state records in the high jump , the lo ng jump, and the I 00-yard dash. He was a lso a star player on East High's football team. He continued to compete in track and fie ld events such as the 100- and 220-yard dashes , the high jump, and the long jump after he entered Denver

University. Biffle won his gold medal with his broad jump which was 24 feet , IO inches at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics. He was such a humble person that Tom Woodard, now Denver's director of golf, knew Biffle three years before he found out he was an Olympic Gold medalist. Former Denver Pubic Schoo ls superintendent Evie Dennis, a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee said, "As a matter of fact, on one occasion I had to twist his arm to bring his gold medal to an event just to let kids see what they had among them ." He became interested in education after the Olympic Games. So he earned a master's degree in counseling and guidance at DU. Later, he became a counse lor and co a ch at Denver East High School where he stayed for three decades.

Richard Cleveland (swimming, 1952) , an Olympic swimmer who helped revolutionize training methods in the sport and a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame who set four world and 10 American records in the 1950s , died July 27 , 2002 in Kona, Hawaii. He was 72. He had been suffering from cancer, according to a statement from Ohio State . He swam freestyle and relay events along with Ford Konno and other Hawaiian swimmers C leveland helped make the Ohio State swim team the dominant power of the early 1950s. An Olympian in 1952 , C level and once simultaneously held world records in the men's I 00-yard freestyle , 75-yard freestyle , 400meter relay and the 100-meter freestyle, according to the Hawaii Sports Hal l of Fame In addition to his speed , he was a lso known for introducing weig ht training to the sport. C le ve land was born in Honolulu and graduated from Punahou School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired rea l estate broker in Maui. Besides his wife , Pauline Cleveland , Cleveland is survived by a sister, Ann Richards of Maui

Left t o right: Mary Carew Armst rong (center, top) and Jerome Cousins Biffle ii-

Willie Davenport, (athletics, 1964, '68, '72, '76; bobsled, 1980), a Colonel in the Army National Guard, always believed that determined and promising young athletes should have the same chances he had to fulfill their Olympic dreams till the last day of his life. That was how he was remembered. The fivetime Olympian and 1968 gold medalist suddenly passed away following a massive heart attack while at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on June 17, 2002. As one of the greatest U.S. Olympians of all time and one of the rare athletes to have competed in both the Olympic Summer and Winter Games. Davenport began his Olympic career in Tokyo, Japan at the 1964 Olympic Games. At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Davenport won the gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles, bolted to an Olympic record of 13.3 seconds and took home a bronze medal in the same event from in the 1976 Games in Montreal, Canada at the age of 33. He also competed in the 11 Om hurdles at the Munich, Germany Olympic Games of 1972 and wrapped up his Olympic career as a member of the U.S. four-man bobsled team at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York. Davenport, along with bobsled teammate Jeff Gadley, became the first black athletes to compete in an Olympic Winter Games. He is survived by three children: Willie Davenport Stewart, Jr., of Youngstown, Ohio; Tonya Davenport Morris of Monroe, Louisiana; and Mark Davenport of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was engaged to Barbara Henry of New Orleans, Louisiana at the time of his death.

Benjamin Eastman (athletics, 1932), silver medalist at the 1932 Olympic Games, died of pneumonia October 6th at his home. He was 91. While at Stanford University, he set world records for the 440-yard, 400-meter, 800-yard, 800-meter, 500yard and 600-yard. His record of 46.4 in the 440 went unbroken for more than 40 years. At the 1932 Olympics in Los

Angeles, he finished second in the 400 meters to fellow American William Carr, who had a world-record time of 46.2 seconds. Eastman's speed earned him the nickname "Blazin' Ben," but he later became an apple farmer and played down his athletic career. Eastman is survived by his wife, three sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

James Gathers (athletics, 1952) passed away June 1, 2002. As one of the nation's top sprinters in the 100- and 200- yard dashes, he won the bronze medal in the 200 meters dash at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Forty years later, Gathers was inducted into the Huston Tillotson Hall of Fame in 1992. He served as a physical education specialist in special service in the Air Force after he left Huston-Tillotson in 1951. Later, Gathers worked as a recreation leader for the New York City Parks Department in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York. Then he worked as a motorman for the City Transit Authority. He and his second wife, Joyce Gathers, were married for 27 years. She remembers him as an easygoing, kindhearted, and thoughtful person.

Harrison Smith Glancy (swimming, 1924, '28), the secondoldest surviving U.S. Olympic gold-medal winner, died at his home in New Orleans on September 22, 2002. He was 98. As a two-time gold medalist with the U.S. Olympic team, Glancy was the lead swimmer on the 800-meter freestyle team that set a world record in the 1924 Games in Paris. Glancy was a judge at the Olympic Games in 1952 in Helsinki, Finland; in 1956 in Melbourne, Australia, and in 1960 in Rome. He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1990. Glancy is survived by his two sons, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

David Granger (bobsled, 1928), an Olympic medalist who occupied a seat on the New York Stock Exchange for 76 years,

Left to right: Richard Cleveland , Willie Davenport, and Benjamin Eastman

died at the Mary Manning Walsh Home in Manhattan on September 27, 2002. He was 99 years old. Granger brought home a silver medal from the 1928 Olympics held in St. Moritz, Switzerland as a member of the American four-man bobsled team. He began his Wall Street career when he was 23 years of age. He was active on the exchange for more years than anyone else in the board's history. He is survived by his wife, Lee Mason Granger of New York; his son from New Orleans; a stepson, Thomas Clyde; and three step-grandchildren.

Kenneth Julian Griffin (gymnastics, 1936) died Thursday, September. 26, 2002. He was 90 years of age. Griffin was born January 27, 1912 in Utah. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy where he was awarded the American Area World War Victory medal. A graduate of UCLA, he went on to become a 1936 U.S. Olympian in gymnastics. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jean Griffin of Los Angeles and Edward Griffin of Escondido.

Robert Lee Hayes (athletics, 1964), the former "World's Fastest Human" and the gold-medal sprinter, died of kidney failure at Shands Hospital on September 18, 2002 at the age of 59. Hayes was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 20, 1942. Bob became a track star at Florida A&M. Hayes' accomplishments were tainted by drug and alcohol addiction, which landed him in prison and have kept him out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. At the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, Hayes won the gold medal in the 100 meters, tying the world record of 10.05 seconds, and he anchored the U.S. 400-meter relay team to victory in a world record 39.06. Hayes is survived by his mother, a brother, a sister, and five children.

William Logan (cycling, 1936) a member of the 1936 Olympic 0 cycling team and a lifelong fitness buff, died October 2, 2002 at his longtime home in Belleville, NJ. He was 91 and, for more than 40 years, had operated an Exxon service station in Newark.

In addition to his wife, Doris, and daughter, Gail Nevins, Logan is survived by three sisters, Ruth Potterton, Marie Logan, and Hethlyn Picone; two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

Joseph Paul McCluskey, (athletics, 1932, '36) bronze medalist in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the 1932 Summer Olympics, passed away on August 31, 2002 at his home in Madison, Connecticut. He was 91 years old. McCluskey was born June 2, 1911 in South Manchester, Connecticut. Running success came early as a Fordham University junior, he went on to succeed in the steeplechase in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In the 1936 Summer Olympics, he finished 10th in the steeplechase. In 1948, at age 37, he came within two yards of making the United States Olympic team despite two falls caused by others. McCluskey spent four and a half years in the Navy during World War II, including two years in the Pacific as a lieutenant commander. He worked almost three decades as a New York stockbroker and for 14 years he coached the New York Athletic Club track team. He was elected to the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, as well as, the halls of fame of the New York Athletic Club and Fordham University. McCluskey is survived by his wife; five sons, Joseph Jr. of Manhattan, James, Robert and Richard of Ridgewood, Queens, and Martin of London; three daughters, Mary Cotard of Paris, Katy Mc Elroy of Liverpool, New York, and 11 grandchildren; a brother, Dr. John McCluskey of Duxbury, Massachusetts; and a sister, Sister Edwina McCluskey of Hartford, Connecticut.

Left to right: Harrison Glancy Smith, Robert Lee Hayes and William Logan

Dick Nalley (bobsled, 1980), a member of the United States two-man and four-man bobsled team in the 1980 Winter Olympics, lost his battle with cancer on August 28, 2002 . He was 47. Nalley graduated from the University of Indianapolis where he participated in track and football. So far, no one has surpassed his yards rushing school's career record. Survivors are his wife , Denise; sons Richie and Marcus; and daughters Melissa and Megan Nalley.

Arthur Pitt (gymnastics, 1936) was born in West New York , New Jersey. He received his early training at Union Hill Turn Verein of Union City, New Jersey. He was a member of the 1936 U .S . Olympic team . If not for WWII, he would have been a member of the 1940 and 1944 teams for certain. He won 15 national titles and AAU National AA Champion in 1942 , '43 , '44 and several championships in the Metropolitan Association's AAU meet. Arthur spent most of his life in Teaneck as a sheet metal worker and moved to Toms River, New Jersey after he retired He died February 1, 2002 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lisa , and four children: Carolyn, Arthur, Richard and Gregory.

Aileen Riggin Soule (diving, 1920 , '24) at age 14 became the youngest American Olympic gold medalist and later became the oldest living American female gold medalist , died October 17, 2002 in a nursing home in Honolulu. She was 96 .

Riggin won the first gold medal awarded in women's springboard diving at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium and became, at 4 feet 7 inches and 65 pounds, the smallest American Olympic champion. In the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, she became the only woman to win m edals in swimming and diving in the same Olympics She learned to swim at age 6 In 1919 , she took up diving. At that time , there were no indoor

pools with diving boards available to women. Many people believe diving would injure women's health. The only place to practice in the metropolitan New York area was a tidal pool on Long Island. When the tide rose, the board was about l O feet above the surface , about the height of a 3-meter springboard. When the tide was out, the drop was 14 feet , so the divers tried to time their practices for high tide in warm weather on weekends

They sailed for 13 days to Antwerp in 1920 on a battered military transport ship, where training was a nightmare Riggin recalled, " I remember the javelin throwers could tie a rope around their javelin , throw them out to sea and pull them back. The shooters used clay pigeons until they ran out. After a while , the sea gulls were looking pretty good." In Antwerp, a city still recovering from World War I, the swimmers and divers competed in a moat-like canal. Ethelda Bleibtrey, the American who won gold medals in all three women's races, told King Albert I of Belgium, "I swam in mud, not water." In 1924 , Riggin became an Olympian again. In 1967 , she was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. She never stopped swimming or lecturing or writing about it, and at 85 , she broke six world records for her age group in the world masters championships.

She is survived by a daughter, Yvonne May of Zurich; a stepdaughter, Patti Anderson of Honolulu; and two stepsons , Bruce Soule of Newport Beach , California , and Wallace Soule of Bakersfield. In 1996, she was asked if she had any goals in addition to attending the Atlanta Olympics , she replied, "yes, I'd like to continue - life in general, that is."

Left to right: D ic k N alley (seventh from the left) and Aileen Riggin Soule

Marion Jones (athletics, 2000) , Gail Devers (athletics, 1988, '92 , '96, '00), Tim Montgomery (athletjcs, 1996 , '00) and Khalid Khannouchi are among the top l 0 male and female athletes of the year worldwide as announced October 18, 2002 by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Pole vaulter Earl Bell (athletics, 1976, '84, '88), middle distance runner Steve Scott (athletics , 1980 , '84, '88), sprinter Gwen Torrence (athletics, 1988 , '92, '96) and race walker

Larry Young (athletics, 1968 , '72) are the 2002 inductees into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame , USA Track & Field announced October 16, 2002. The Hall of Fame Class of2002 will be inducted December 6th at the Jesse Owens Hall of Fame Awards Banquet, presented by The Document Company - Xerox. To be held in conjunction with the 2002 USATF Annual Meeting, the induction will take place at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The induction will bring to 192, the number of members in the National Track & Field Hall of Fame. The hall is currently under construction at the Armory Track & Field Center at 168th street in New York City.

USA Shooting formally inducted the late Tommy Pool (shooting, 1964) into the U.S. International Shooting Hall of Fame at a private reception for invited guests and the media on June 18th in Atlanta. Pool won seventeen international medals in rifle during a career that spanned from 1959 to 1973 including a bronze medal at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The United States Hockey Hall of Fame announced four new inductees into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in

Eveleth, Minnesota. The new inductees are Mark Fusco (ice hockey, 1984) and Scott Fusco (ice hockey , 1984 , '88) brothers from Burlington , Massachusetts, Joe Riley (deceased), a native of Medford, Massachusetts and Doug Woog of South St. Paul , Minnesota The Fuscos are the first brothers ever inducted together in the same year and Joe Riley is the third brother from the same family (also a first) to be inducted into the Hall of Fame . The Hall of Fame will formally induct all four men at the 29th Annual Induction Ceremony and Dinner set for Wednesday, December 4th, at the Touchstone Energy Place Grand Ballroom at RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Marion Jones (athletics, 2000) and Maurice Greene (athletics, 2000) were named best female and best male track and field athletes at the 10th annual ESPY awards on July l 0th.

Kari Erickson (curling, 2002) garnered the Female Athlete of the Year awards for the 2001-02 season Erickson skipped Team USA to a fourth-place finish in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. She also helped her team dominate the 2002 U.S. Olympic Team Trials--Curling in December, finishing 9-1. Erickson also was the 1993 USCA Female Athlete of the Year. However, this year's award was more meaningful, she said "This time is a little more special because I was selected before as a junior. I have worked hard and felt like I had earned it."

In the Phillips 66 Summer National Championships in August, 2002 , Michael Phelps (swimming, 2000) won his fourth event and set an American record in the l 00m butterfly with a time of 2:08.53. His world records in the men's 400m IM, tied him for Phillips 66 Performance of the Meet honors. He was named the men's Kiphuth Award winner for most points at the meet.

Top row ( left to right ) : Gail Devers , Earl Bell , Steve Scott and Gwen Torrence

Bottom row : Maurice Greene

Stacey Nuveman (softball, 2000) was recently announced as the NCAA Division I Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year and , in a separate award, was selected as a finalist for the Women's Sports Foundation Team Sports Woman of the Year.

USA Roller Sports (USARS) announced four inductees into the USARS Hall of Fame for 2002. Derek Parra (speedskating, 1998 , '02) was inducted for speedskating , Jennifer Jill Rodriguez (speedskating , 1998 , '02) was inducted for speedskating and figure skating . Heath Medeiros and Steven Findlay were also inducted for figure skating The ceremony took place on August 5th at a Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln , Nebraska . "These four inductees are great people and have been icons for other athletes in roller sports. They reflect on USARS in providing the best opportunities we can for all of our athletes," said George Kolibaba , USARS President.

John Godina (athletics, 1996 , '00), three-time World Outdoor shot put champion has been nar.ned the Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame's Athlete of the Year. And Lance Deal (athletics , 1988, '92, '96 , '00) the 1996 Olympic hammer throw silver medalist, was inducted into the second Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame class.

Athletes who personified excellence , administrators with uncommon vision , a coach who left an indelible imprint on his sport , and a team that crafted the defining sports moment of the 20th Century comprise the 2002 Class of Inductees for the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame which was announced by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, t he inductees were chosen based upon their career accomplishments and contributions to sports in the Pikes Peak region. Each member of the 2002 class also has a unique connection to the Olympic

movement, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the United States Olympic Committee opening its first U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs in 1977. The inducted athletes are: Alonzo Babers (athletics, 1984) a two-time gold medalist in track and field at the 1984 Olympic Games and a 1983 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. Flora Hyman (volleyball, 1980 , '84), captain of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team and a member of the U.S. National Team that lived and trained full-time in Colorado Springs beginning in 1978. Scott Johnson (gymnastics, 1984, '88) a 1979 graduate of Colorado Springs' Wasson High School who went on to earn a gold medal in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympic Games. An event of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, the 2002 Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony was held Saturday, November 2, 2002 at the World Arena.

Anita DeFrantz was the headliner for the New England Women's Fund "Evening of Stars" at the Sheraton Boston on September 17th. DeFrantz, considered by many to be the most powerful woman in amateur sports , is the only AfricanAmerican woman to be elected to the International Olympic Committee (1986) and the first woman in the 103-year history of the IOC to be elected as vice president (1997). DeFrantz , a silver medalist in the 1978 World Rowing Championships, captain of the bronze medal-winning eight in the 1976 Olympic Games and a prominent activist in opposition to the 1980 Olympic boycott by the United States, received the Billie Jean King Pioneer Award by the New England Women's Sports Hall of Fame. The 2002 inductees include: Allison Jaime Mleczko (ice hockey , 1998, '02) has repeatedly skated through the sports headlines in the last 10 years. She was on the U.S. team that won the first hockey gold medal in the Olympic Garnes in Nagano in 1998. In 1999, she won the Kazmaier Award as the

Top row (left to right ): Scott John son , Tommy Poo l, Scott Fu sco and Derek Parra Bottom row: Marion Jone s and Flora Hyman

nation's best female hockey player and was named USA Hockey's Women's Player of the Year. Danielle Henderson (softball, 2000) has a mantle stacked with trophies and medals. She was a member of the gold medal U.S. team in the 2000 Olympic Games and the professional softball league gold team in 2001 In 1999, she was on winning teams at the Pan American Games and Canada Cup. The national leader in strikeouts at the University of Massachusetts in 1998 and 1999 , she had a collegiate record of 108-35 with 1,343 strikeouts. A three-time All-American, she set an NCAA record with 105 consecutive scoreless innings in 1999, had 14 career no-hitters, and pitched three perfect games. She became the first UMass softball player to have her jersey retired. The 1999 grad is back in Amherst as an assistant coach for the Minutewomen.

Earl Bell (athletics, 1976 , '84 , '88) , Olga Fikotova Connolly (athletics, 1956 , '60, '64, '68, '72), Walter Davis (athletics, 1952), Stan Huntsman , Matt McGrath (1908, '12, '20 , '24), Doug Padilla (athletics , 1984, '88), Lindy Remigino (athletics, 1952) , Patricia Rico, Steven Scott (athletics, 1980, '84, '88), Gwen Torrence (athletics , 1988 , '92, '96) and Lawrence Young (athletics , 1968, '72) were announced as the finalists for election to the National Track & Field Hall of Fame .

Dave Burgering (diving , 1980) was elected President of United States Diving at the 2002 United States Aquatic Sports (USAS) Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. Burgering's term begins immediately and extends through 2004.

James Carter (athletics, 2000) will be training, coaching and

taking classes at Hampton University during the upcoming school year. Maurice Pierce, who is Carter's personal coach and the new Women's Track & Field head coach at Hampton , reported that he bas added Carter to his coaching staff as a volunteer assistant. Carter wi ll take classes to complete his undergraduate degree in the mornings, train with Pierce midday, and then assist with coaching in the afternoon.

Dylan Casey (cycling, 2000), won the National Championship jersey with a wi nning time of 47.07.29 on July 18th, 2002. She was the first 2002 USCF National Champion at the USCF Elite National Cycling Championships at the Natche z Trace Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee

Sasha Cohen (figure skating , 2002) announced she has ended her six-year partnership with coach John Nicks and will move to work with Tatiana Tarasova. Cohen moved with her family to Connecticut and began training with Tarasova in early September. The conditions of the rink and the limited availability of competitive ice time at her current facility no longer meet Cohen's needs. Tarasova has coached numerous Olympic and world champion athletes highlighted by her current student Alexei Yagudin, the reigning Olympian and four-time world champion from Russia

Lance Deal (athletics, 1988 , '92, '96 , '00) four-time Olympian, 1996 Olympic hammer throw silver medalist, has joined the University of Oregon track and field program as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2002 -2003 season. He will coach athletes in the hammer, discus and shot put.

Kari Erickson (curling, 2002) was among the honored guests at the Women's Sports Foundation's (WSF) 23rd Annual "A Salute to Women in Sports" Awards Dinner on October 21st at

Top row (le~ to right): Jennifer Jill Rodriguez, Alonzo Babers, Wolter Davi s, Matt McGrath and Doug Padilla Bottom row: Olga Fikotovo Connolly, Lawrence Young and Jomes Corter

Official

the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City The event included a tribute to the nominees for the WSF 2002 Sportswom an of the Year Awards and the announcement of the winners in the individual and team categories.

Rebecca Giddens (canoe/ kayak , 2000) 24 , of Green Bay, Wi sconsin won the World Championships on August 26th in Bourg St. Maurice , France and is the fir st U .S. woman to win the World Championships in more than 20 years She is now America's best contender for whitewater gold in the 2004 Olympics.

Maurice Greene (athletics, 2000) world-record holder posted the fastest 100m time in the world this year in winning at the Golden Gala in Rome on July 12, 2002 the third event of this year's IAAF Golden League series Greene won in a blistering 9.89 seconds . He has been named U.S . Track & Field's Athlete of the Week .

Mark Grimmette (luge , 1994 , '98 , '02) and Brian Martin (luge , 1998 , '02) the 2002 Olympic silver medalists captured their fourth career doubles title in U.S National Luge Start Championships held in Lake Placid, New York on August 23rd. The pair pulled times of 1.303 seconds, 1.304 and 1.312, for a three-heat total of3 919

Paul Hamm (gymnastics, 2000) Olympian and World Championships silver medalist , defeated five-time national champion and two-time Olympian , Blaine Wilson (gymnastics , 1996 , '00) and 2001 national champion and parallel bars world champion , Sean Townsend, to win the coveted national allaround title at the 2002 U.S Gymnastics Championships at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on August 9th. Hamm stated

after the competition, "coming to the meet , it (winning) was my goal. It means a lot to me. I think in the future people are going to look up to me and not think of me as one of those young guys anymore."

Sarah Hughes (figure skating, 2002) the 2002 Olympic Champion has teamed up with Campbell's Soup to promote education across America with the announcement that Hughes will serve as the First Ambassador for Campbell's Labels For Education Program. The multi-year partnership will see Hughes' image on more than 150 million labels of America's favorite soup - Campbell's Chicken Noodle.

Marion Jones (athletics, 2000) won the 100 meters at the World Cup despite a false start and a wet track on September 20th finishing in 10.90 seconds, fractions slower than her season-best time of 10.84. "It feels good," Jones said, "the false starts didn't faze me " Jones was predicted to break the women's 100 record of I 0.49 set by Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988. Jones ran a 10.65 four years ago in the World Cup in Johannesburg.

Hunter Kemper (triathlon, 2000) earned his first international points race victory at the Victoria International Triathlon on June 17, 2002.

Duncan Kennedy (luge , 1988 , '92 , '94) was named as the USA Luge Association's 2002 Development Coach of the Year. Kennedy joined USA Luge's development coaching staff in 1998. He is often the first coach for many new sliders . As a three-time Olympian, Kennedy helped develop such sliders as the doubles team of Yuko Griffall and Dan Joye, the 2002 Junior World Cup and 2002 Junior World Champions.

Top row ( left to right) : Sasha Cohen, Lance Deal and Rebecca Giddens

Bottom row : Paul Hamm and Brian Martin, Mark Grimmette

Additionally, Ken nedy also manages all of USA Luge's winter programs in Lake Placid , New York.

Anna Kozlova (synchroni ze d swimming, 2000) and Alison Bartosik rem a ined undefeat e d in 2002 afte r sw imming away w ith duet gold on Jul y 15th at the 27th Annual Swiss Open in Geneva , Switzerland. In the co mposite sta ndings , Koz l ova and Bartosik finished 2.5 points a head of the field at 96 333 followed by Luker and Dubuc at 93.833 and Brunner and Schmid at93.617.

Han Won Lee (taekwondo, 19 88, '92) two -time Olympian and bronze medal winner, held a free "Child Abduction Safety Awareness Seminar" on October 26th at the U.S. Taekwondo Center in Cast le Rock , Colorado. Jay Warwick (taekwondo, 1988) Ol y mpic bronze med alis t and fonn er exec utive director of the U S Taekwondo Union also assisted at the seminar. The nationa l taekwondo team , he adquaitered at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, taught abo ut the important aspect of a child's protection at the seminar In addition, two taekwondo masters joined the U.S. National Team to pre sent women's se lf defense.

Ed Liddie (judo, 1984) coach of the resident at hlete program at the Olympic Training Center, was named Nationa l Coach of the Year. Under Mr. Liddie's leadership , the res ident athletes at the OTC hav e produced more senior national and international medals than any other program in the U.S . during the nomination period.

James Montgomery (swimming , 1976) gold medalist , has been named he a d coach and co -owner of the Dallas Aquatic Masters, the 2002 Speedo/ USMS Coach of the Year by United States Masters Swimming. Montgomery was selected for his

work coaching more than 5 ,000 adult sw immer s, ranging from 19 to 88 years of age , since he established Dallas Aquatic M asters (then known as the Line Star Masters Sw im Club) in 1981. Lone Star/Dallas Aquatic Masters has won six USMS National Team Championships.

Timothy Montgomery (athletics, 1996, '00) se ize d the title of World's Fastest Human as American athletes took the overall IAAF Grand Prix titles in Paris Running with the maximum tailwind allowed of2.0 meters per seco nd and getting off to a fast start with a virtually perfect reaction time of 104 sec ond s, Montgomery clocked at 9.78 in th e 100111 at the IAA F Grand Prix Final, breaking Maurice Greene's world record of 9. 79 set in 1999 in Athens , Greece.

Holly McPeak (vo ll eyball, 1996 , '00) and Elaine Youngs (vo lleyball , 1996) ended the 2002 season by winning a gold medal over American rivals Misty May (volleyball, 2000) and Kerri Walsh (vo lleyball , 2000) on September 22nd at Vitoria , Brazil. With this win, McPeak and Youn gs s hared the $22,50 0 firstplace pri ze whi le May and Walsh s plit $ 15,000 for the silver medal. Therefore , McPeak has won 17 FIYB Go ld Meda ls among her 65 pro beach titles. Youngs who was playing in her 13th FIVB finale since 1997 has now won nine FTVB go ld medals.

Diana Munz (swimming, 2000) won her second nat ional title on August 16th at the Phillips 66 Summer National Championships in the 800 m freestyle with a time of 8:29.02. 1t was the 20th national tit le of her career, the most of a ny active U.S swimmer.

Timothy Nardiello (luge , 1984, '88) has been named to the position of head coach for the U.S. Skeleton National Team.

Top row (left to right): Sarah Hughes , Diana Munz, James Montgomery and Jay Warwick

Bottom row: Duncan Kennedy and Ed Liddie

He was the Singles National Luge champion in 1984, an Olympic luge team member in both the 1984 and 1988 Olympics , and the Doubles Luge National champion from 1985 to 1988. Nardiello had been the assistant head coach for the U.S . National Luge Team for two years. After that, he had provided assistance for the U.S . Luge Junior National team and U .S. Luge Club for nine years till 2001. In 2002, he coached the American Samoa Skeleton Team

Lyle Nelson (biathlon, 1976, '80 , '84 , '88) has been elected to his second four-year term as president of the U.S. Biathlon Association. Ne lson, a four-time U.S. Olympian, has led the association for the past four years. During his tenure, the U.S. Biathlon Association oversaw an unprecedented level of interest in the spmi. Commenting on his re-election and the future for the sport, Nelson stated , "following the success of the 2002 Winter O lympic Games, it is truly an exciting time to be involved in winter sports in the U S 1 am looking forward to the next four years as USBA President. r hope to stream line our organi z ational makeup, improve our financial situation , continue the development of role model ath letes and see them win medals in international competition."

David O'Connor (equestrian, 1996, '00) 2000 Olympic gold medalist riding Giltedge, which is owned by Jacqueline Mars (Glen Bar - Kitty), beat out Kim Yinoski and Winsome Atlante (Saunter - Jus With Genoa, by Bohemond xx) in a closely contested race to win the Jack Le Goff Trophy for the USA Advanced -L evel Horse Trial Championship held at the Over the Walls Horse Trials in Hardwick, Massachusetts , August 24, 2002.

Michael Phelps (swimming, 2000) fought off Erik Vendt in the

last 25 meters to break the world record with a time of 4 : 11.09 in the finals of the 400111 IM. His world record tied him for Phillips 66 Performance of the Meet honors and was named the men's Kiphuth Award winner for most points at the meet.

Tim Seaman (athletics, 2000) set a new meet record in winning the men's title at the USA 40K Race Walk Championships in Ocean Township, New Jersey. Although he's known more for his success at shorter distances , Seaman won the U.S. 40K title with a time of 3:06: 17, Philip Dunn (ath letic s, 2000) came in second with 3:08:34 , and Curt Clausen (athletics , 1996, '00 ) came in third at 3:12:23.

Scott Shipley (canoe/kayak, 1992 , '96, '00) , an astonishing whitewater slalom paddler in every sense of the word, now gives the world a g limp se of his personal technique and racing secrets in his first book, "Every Crushing Stroke: The Book of Pe1formance Kayaking." He is also a three-time World Cup champion , nine-time national champion , and three-time World Championship silver medalist.

Michele Smith (softball , 1996 , '00) threw a no-hitter and her supporting offense supplied plenty of runs as the U.S. defeated Russia, 14-0, in the Women's World Championship.

Julie Swail (water polo, 2000) was the overall winner at the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Coeur d'Alene , Idaho. Swail, a member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic water polo team that won a silver medal in Sydney, Austra li a completed the 1.5k swim , 40k bike and 1Ok run in 2: 11:14.

Kristen Talbot (speedskating, 1988, '92, '94) and Chris Witty (speedskating, 1994, '98, '00, '02) were recently selected to the

Top row (left to right ) : Hunter Kemper, Han Won Lee, Timothy Montgomery, Timothy Nardiello and Holly McPeak Bottom row: Elanie Youngs & Holly McPeak and Chad Carvin

U.S. Speedskating Board of Directors and the USOC Athlete Advisory Council, respectively.

Sheila Taormina (swimming, 1996; triathlon, 2000) took her first World Cup victory of the season and the second of her career on September 21st at the International Triathlon Union World Cup race in Nice , France.

Terrence Trammell (athletics, 2000) left a lasting impression on the hurdles in San Antonio on August 10th as he crashed his way to a win in 13 .45 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles to lead another spectacular U.S. performance on day two of t he NACAC Track & Field Championships.

Laura Wilkinson (diving, 2000) returned to her gold-medal form on the final day of the Speedo National Diving Championshi p s to take the crown in women's platform with 547 20 points. The win was Wilki n son's fost since the 2000 Olympic Games where she placed first in the 10-meter. Victory on July 27th , brought Wilkinson's national title total to 12.

ISSF World Championships are held every four years attracting second greatest media attention , behind the Olympic Games It is considered as the most demanding test of shooting skills in the world. This year, the ISSF World Championships were held in Lathi, Finland fr om July IO to 16, 2002. Worldwide, top men and women finishers competed in more than two dozen events and secured coveted Olympic quota lots for their nations, guaranteeing their country a starting position in t h e shooting event at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. At the end of competition, the USA brought home five Olympic quotas and stands fourth in the overall medal count behind Russia, China, and Germany Adam Saathoff (shooting , 1996, '00) lit the fuse on a brilliant performance by taking

the bronze medal in the men's IO-meter 30+30 running target even t . Later he added another bronze medal to his collection in the men's IO-meter running target mixed event with a score of 387 of a possible 400 points and also won an Olympic quota slot for the USA. Mike Anti (shooting, 1992, '00), 37, of Winterville, North Carolina, although his performance did not result in a medal because of a mere three-tenth's of one point off the medals podium, He did brin g home a coveted quota slot in the event for the USA at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. On the shotgun field, Glenn Eller (shooting, 2000) brought home the silver medal in the men's double trap event. The women's double trap event found Kim Rhode (shooting , 1996, '00) posting the top American finish in fifth position with a score of 139. Elizabeth Callahan (shooting, 1992, '96) secured a coveted Olympic quota slot for Athens in the women's sport pistol competition. Eric Uptagrafft (shooting, 1996) brought home an i ndividual silver medal in the men's 300-meter 3x40 rifle event. Uptagrafft, along with Glenn Dubis (shooting, 1984, '88, '96, '00) and Mike Anti (shooting, 1992 , '00) took a silver medal in the 3x40 team event. Dubis , who r ecently retired from the U.S Army Marksmanship Unit, will begin coaching the rifle program for t he NCAA champion University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks this fall. The American trio of Jason Parker (shooting, 2000), Dubis and Tom Tamas (shooting , 1992, '00) won the bronze medal in the men's 300-meter 3x20 standard rifle team event at the conclusion of the championships.

At the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships held in Yokohama, Japan this August, Diana Munz (swimming, 2000) set the fastest time of the year to win the women's 1500 freestyle in 16:07.86 She brought home four gold medals Michael Phelps (swimming, 2000) won the gold medal in 400m IM and 200m individual medley and led the U.S. with

Top row (left to right) : David O'Connor, Michael Phelp s, Adam Saathoff and Scott Shipley Bottom row: Lindsay Benko and Sheila Taormina

five medals overall. Erik Vendt (swimming, 2000) earned the silver me dal. Jason Lezak (swimming, 2000) and Anthony Ervin (swimming , 2000) added the gold and silver performance to the U.S. tally in the SOm freestyle. Tom Malchow (swimming , 1996, '00) captured the gold in the 200m butterfly. Lindsay Benko (swimming , 2000) won the gold in the 200m freestyl e in 1:58.74. Nate Dusing (swimming , 2000) , Klete Keller (swimming, 2000) , and Chad Carvin (swimming , 2000) swam a 7 : 11.81 800m freestyle relay to tak e the silver behind Australia. The 400m medley relay team of Aaron Peirsol (swimming, 2000), Brendan Hansen, Michael Phelps (swimming , 2000) and Jason Lezak (swimming , 2000) lowered the world's best time with a 3:33.48. The previous record of3 :33.73 was set by the 2000 U.S. Olympic relay team.

United States Olympic Committee (USOC) President Marty Mankamyer has been appointed to the Association of National Olympic Committees Executive Council for the Americas by ANOC President Mario Vazquez Rana. In addition, Mankamyer will serve as an ex-officio member of Pan American Sports Association (PASO) Executive Committee.

President George W. Bush announced his appointment of 20 individuals to serve as Members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for two-year terms. Dorothy Richardson (softball , 1996 , '00) will serve as Vice Chairman. She is an orthopedic surgeon at the National Training Center Sports Medicine Institute in Clermont, Florida Richardson was a member of the first U.S . Olympic Softball team, and she is a two-time gold medalist. Pamela Danberg is the president of the Dwarf Athletic Association and has been involved with the United States Olympic Committee since 1989. She was selected to serve as the Chef de Mission for the 2000 Paralympic Garnes in Sydney, Australia. Danberg won a silver medal at the

1988 Paralympic Games and was awarded the USOC Disabled Female Athlete of the Year Award in 1989

Danny Gable (wrestling, 1972) is currently the Assistant to the Director of Athletics at the University of Iowa. Gable won a gold medal at the 1972 Olympic Games. Marion Jones (athletics , 2000) made history by becoming the first female track and field athlete to win five medals at a single Olympic Games. Charles Moore, Jr. (athletics , 1952) is presently the Executive Director of the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy. Moore received a gold medal in 1952 Olympic Games and was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1999 Derek Parra (speedskating , 1998 , '02) is a world class in line skater and speedskater who won two medals at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City Lloyd Ward is the CEO and Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs , Colorado.

Glenn Alan Dubis (shooting, 1984, '88, '96, '00), four-time Olympian and Melanie Libby were married September 28, 2002 in Colorado Springs. They moved to Fairbanks , Alaska after the wedding Dubis began his retirement from the sport life as a coach.

Duvall Young Hecht (rowing , 1952 , '56) , gold medalist of rowing pairs without coxswain shell in the 1956 Garnes in Australia married Ann Marie Celeste Rousseau, a fine arts photographer and graphic designer on June 22 , 2002.

Ann Swisshelm Silver (curling , 2002) and Sean P. Silver were

Top row ( le ft to right ) : Julie Swail, Kri ste n Talbot , Chri s Witty and Mich e le Smith

Bottom row : Kim Rhode and Klete Keller

married on June 30, 2002 at Exmoor Country Club where Ann Silver practices curling everyday during the season. The couple invited their guests to an engagement party and they changed into tux and wedding gown in the middle of the party surprising their guests with their marriage ceremony that made the wedding magical and unforgettable

Vonetta Flowers (bobsled, 2002) gold medali s t at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and her husband, Johnny Flowers , welcomed their twin boys, Jaden Michael and Jorden Maddox on August 30, 2002 in Birmingham , Alabama "I experienced the best feeling ever giving birth to my boy s. It tops the Olympic gold medal I won in Salt Lake City," exclaimed Vanetta.

Daniel Ploug Jorgensen (swimming, 1988, '92) swimming 800 meter freestyle relay bronze medalist and his wife, Barbra, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Anna Lee Jorgensen. Born on July 11 , 2002, Anna is Jorgensen's first child, weighed 9 pounds 15 ounces and was 22 inches long.

Karen Marie Laface (diving , 1992) and her husband, Andrew Getzin, are pleased to announce the one year celebration of the birth of their daughter, Zoe Belinda Get zi n. She was born on December 8, 2001 in Ithaca, New York weighing 5 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Sharon Monplaisir (fencing , 1984, '88 , '92) and Mike Gostigian (modem pentathlon , 1988 , '92 , '96) welcomed their twins, Siena-Kai Gostigian 5 pounds, 11 ounces, 48cm and Gunnar-Michael Gostigian 6 pounds, 2 ounces, 49cm on Friday, October 25, 2002.

Gregory Eugene Morava (team handball , 1984) and his wife, Jean , welcomed their son, Mathew Gregory Morava. He was born at 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 7th , 2002 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs and weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces. He becomes little brother to Alaney Marie Morava who is 3 years old.

Kristean Thorpe (skiing, 1994) and her husband, Christopher Thorpe (luge, 1992 , '94, '98) a silver medalist, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Skylay. She was born on March 13, 2002

Andrew Orlando Valmon (athletics , 1988, '92) , a two-time athletics 1600 meter relay gold medalist and his wife , Meredith Valmon (athletics , 1992 , '96) welcomed the birth of their daughter, Maya Elena Valmon , born three weeks early on July 8, 2002 weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces. She joined her proud big brother, Travis, who turned five on July 6th.

Top row (left to right) : Ann Swisshelm Silver, Vonetta Flowers, Karen Marie Laface, Sharon Monplaisir and Gregory Eugene Morava Bottom row: Daniel Ploug Jorgen sen, Kri ste an Thorpe, Christopher Thorpe, Andrew Orlando Valmon and Meredith Valmon

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UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE 2001 - 2004

USOC PRESIDENT

Marty Mankamyer

USOC VICE PRESIDENT

Herman R Frazier

USOC VICE PRESIDENT

Paul E. George

USOC VICE PRESIDENT

William (Bill) J. Stapleton

USOC VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARIAT

William C. Martin

USOC VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER

Frank Marshall

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ SECRETARY GENERAL

Lloyd D.Ward

U .S. OLYMPIAN OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

John Nab er (swimming, 1976)

VICE PRESIDENTS

Jeff Blatnick (wrestling, 1980 , '84)

Cathy Ferguson (swimming , 1964)

Willie Banks (athletics, 1980,'84,'88)

Anne Warner Cribbs (swimming , 1960)

Connie Paraskevin-Young (speedskating, 1980, '84 /cycling, 1988 , '92, '96)

Theresa Andrews (swimming , 1984)

HONORARY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dorothy Langkop (speedskating , 1932)

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESID ENT

Bill Toomey ( athletics, 1968)

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SENIOR EDITOR

Cynthia E. Stinger (team handball , 1984 , '88, '92)

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Yan Chen

MANAGING EDITOR

Linda J. Nevarez

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