Spring 2002 | The Olympian

Back Row: (L to R)-#Chris Woo; #John Naber; #Clem Eischen; #Earl Young; #Jim Mi/Ins; #Henry Marsh; #Rocky Lane; #Otis Davis; and #Bill Toomey

Center Row: (L to R)-Michael O'Hara; #Willie Banks; Blaine Lindgren; Francis "Bud" Feltman; #Theresa Andrews; Sandy Baldwin, USOC President; #Anne Warner Cribbs; #Willie Davenport; #01/an Cassell; Jim Moran; #Jeff Blatnick

Front Row: (L to R)-Cindy Stinger; Jack Elder; #Caroline Holmes; #Dorothy Langkop; #Hank Kashiwa; #Wil/ye White; Linda Nevarez; Michael Wilson

Front Center: Lloyd D. Ward, Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General

# U.S. Olympians' Board Member

Letter from John Naber

U.S. Olympians President

I was scheduled to deliver a motivational speech to a room full of residential real estate brokers in Salt Lake City on the morning of September 11, 2001, when news of the terrorist attacks arrived and settled on my audience like a cold, damp cloud. They were seriously considering canceling the rest of the meeting.

I reminded them of the terrorist attack on the Olympic village in Munich in 1972 resulting in the deaths of 14 Israeli athletes. Many people called for those Games to be cancelled, but after a difficult debate, it was decided to let the Games continue after a 24-hour delay. If the Games were to stop, the terrorists would have won a much greater victory. It was fitting that a time of grieving take place, but I was also glad to know that the people in charge did not reward those terrorists by multiplying the negative consequence of their violent act.

I told them it appeared that the terrorists had attacked the symbols of our capitalistic might and our ability to defend freedom around the world, and the best way to deny the terrorists a long lasting victory, was to continue working towards becoming the best possible practitioners of the free enterprise system. Their applause through their (and my) tears was most gratifying.

Prior to September, the Olympic movement was already mired in a bribery scandal, diminishing sponsorships, security concerns and a reputation for

"revolving door" leadership. Since the September tragedy, the issues have become even more complicated. Hov many of us are not affected by tht. change in travel conditions, shrinking job market and sliding value of the stock market? Has any of us not been personally affected by the national malaise?

What should be our Olympian response?

Perhaps you've already heard me state that what makes the Olympics special is not the stories of victory. All sports have winners. What makes the Olympics so meaningful is the stories of individual triumph over adversity: Greg Louganis wins gold after hitting his head on the diving board, Picabo Street rebounds from ACL surgery, Nancy Kerrigan skates in spite of the attack on her knee, Cliff Meidl carries the Nation's flag after being burnt by enough electricity to kill four men, Paul Gonzale~ boxes with a broken hand, Laur Wilkinson triumphs over a stress fracture, and Kerri Strug lands a difficult dismount on a twisted ankle. It's not the win that matters as much as the journey through challenge

When most people meet an adversity, they ask themselves "I wonder IF I can overcome this?" Olympians tend to ask themselves, "I wonder HOW I can overcome this?" For the Olympian, challenges are like riddles or puzzles. There is bound to be an answer if we look long enough.

It is that spirit of possibility on which we rely during difficult times. An attitude in the face of difficulty that says, "This, too, shall pass." Any negative evidence or problematic situations are only temporary. We will overcome, eventually.

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Photo by Bob Long

The Olympian Motivational Speaking Seminar

On Saturday, July 28, 2001 the United States Olympic Committee's Olympic Alumni Relations Office sponsored an event entitled "The Olympian Motivaional Speaking Seminar" at the Marriott Hotel and Tennis Club, Newport Beach, CA. This seminar was a workshop to help Olympians with the skills and desire to further develop as motivational speakers. The seminar was from 11 :00 am until 5:00 pm and was free of charge. However, a $20 donation toward the "Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund" reserved one's seat, including lunch and parking.

Olympians John Naber (swimming, 1976), President, U.S. Olympians, Peter Vidmar (gymnastics, 1980, '84), and Cindy Stinger (team handball, 1984, '88, '92) each spoke. Cindy Stinger, manager of the Olympic Alumni Office, USOC, orchestrated this core of speakers in addition to other experts in sports marketing, corporate sponsorship, media, and professional speaking bureaus. Among the topics covered Nere 1) How to craft an effective mes__;age; 2) How to create marketing materials; 3) How to properly price your services; and 4) How to market your services to bureaus and potential cli-

ents. This was the first of several seminars that will be held across the country to help Olympians become more influential motivational speakers.

The comments from the 38 Olympians that took advantage of this wonderful opportunity were all positive and enthusiastic. Cindy Gilbert (athletics 1972) wrote about he r experience. "Today I am filled with a feeling of humility for the things I have accomplished and a desire to give back to the community that supported me. I haven't felt this way in many years. The day made me feel like an Olympian again." All in attendance also noted the sincere motives of the USOC Olympic Alumni Office in their goal to assist Olympians in their pursuit of excellence.

Other Olympians that attended the seminar include: Susie Atwood (swimming, 1968, '72), Mihai Bajui (gymnastics, 1996), Cathy Bradford (canoe/kayak, 1988, '92), Rosalyn Bryant Clark (athletics, 1976), Mark Crear (athletics, 1996, '00), Ellie Daniel (swimming, 1968, '72), Jamie Dantzscher (gymnastics, 2000), Bill Demarest (shooting, 2000), Torrey Folk (rowing, 2000), Paul Gonzales

(boxing, 1984), Brian Goodell (swimming, 1976, '80), Joan Hansen-Lester (athletics, 1984), Steve Hegg (cycling, 1984, '96), Sherri Howard (athletics, 1980, '84, '88), David Kimes (shooting, 1980), Cara Heads Lane (weightlifting, 2000), Sammy Lee (diving, 1948, '52), Donna Mayhew (athletics, 1988, '92), Pat McCormick (diving, 1952, '56), Armando Muniz (boxing, 1968), Douglas Nordquist (athletics, 1984), Leah O'Brien-Amico (softball, 1996, '00), Velma Ploessel (diving, 1936), Michael Powell (athletics, 1988, '92, '96), Kristine Quance-Julian (swimming, 1996), Dana Reyes (swimming, 1972), Kelly Rickon Mitchell (rowing, 1980, '84), Heath Sims (wrestling, 2000), George Stanich (athletics, 1948), Dwight Stones (athletics, 1972, '76, '84), Andrew Strenk (swimming, 1968), Bill Tom (gymnastics, 1956), Wyomia Tyus (athletics, 1964, '68), Connie P. Young (cycling, 1980, '84, '88, '92, '96), and Louis Zamperini (athletics, 1936) .

Charlie Jones and Kim Doren, guest speakers

Nickolai Mathison of Sportsmark presents to the group.

Lance Armstrong Wins Third Consecutive Tour de France

In 1996 lance Armstrong (cycling, 1992, '96, '00) was in the news, but not because of cycling prowess He was fighting a cancer, which had spread to his brain and lungs, with chemotherapy and surgery. Even though he was a top-ranked cyclist before he and his Postal Service Team won their first Tour in 1999, he had failed to even finish three of the four Tours he had entered up to that point. In 1992 he actually considered quitting his sport after finishing last in his first pro race, but thanks to his mother he persevered and is now on top of the cycling world.

Winning three consecutive Tours is an achievement that Lance shares with only four other cyclists. After battling

Lance Armstrong

Book reviews

Bob Mathias (athletics, 1948, ' 52), two-time decathlon gold medal winner, with Robe rt Mendes has written an autobiography A Twentieth Century Odyssey: The Bob Mathias Story, Sports Publishing LLC, recounts the rise to fame and dominance of an obscure boy/athlete from central California Along with winning the Olympics in 1948 (at the age of 17) and '52 (the only American repeat winner) and never losing any decathlon that he entered, Bob Mathias was also a movie star, an architect of America's Olympic

renaissance, a U.S Marine, a writer, and a four-term congressman. He offers thoughts on the past and present states of athletics, and the continuing relevance of the old-fashioned values that he grew up with. Virgil Jackson, Bob's high school track coach, described the attitude that made Bob so successful. He said, "With patience, he (Bob) would repeat and practice until he had it right, while many athletes would come back for more coaching before they had progressed enough to warrant it."

Scott Shipley (canoe/kayak 1992, '96, '00) released a new book in September. Every Crushing Stroke is a step by step guide to the techniques

back from the cancer to win his first Tour, he had to overcome the biggest time deficit (35 minutes) in the event's 98-year history to become the first American to win three in a row . It is Lance's ability to dominate the mountain stages of the Tour that earns him the yellow jersey and leads his team to the victory platform. Some say Lance is a more efficient rider now, after his bout with cancer, because he shed 20 pounds during the fight. To others, it is clear that his indomitable spirit and Olympian work ethic are the same qualities shared by all champions, those who are universally remembered as heroes. of the world's best slalom racers. The book is divided into four sectionsbiography, techniques, training , and workouts. Says U.S. Olympic Team Coach Sylvan Poberaj, "I have never seen slalom technique layed out so logically and described so well. This is a must have for aspiring racers." /\

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Bob "Bart" Bartholomew

By Gus Kappes

Shakespeare wrote, "Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them." Bob "Bart" Bartholomew (weightlifting, 1968) is one man who qualifies in two of these categoriesnot bad for a person who grew up in humble surroundings. Almost 400 years have passed since the "Ba r d " wrote those prophetic words but their timelessness has certainly described many great achievers in this world, including Bob.

Growing up as a young boy, Bob faced many of the hardships we hear and read about in life and as the great German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, suggests, "That which doesn't defeat you can only make you stronger " Bob began to cultivate his dream early in life by assuming the stewardship of his family with his mother Hilda. Not only did he work, but he also became the father image to his brothers and sister as well. The marks of a true champion developed when he did take time for himself. He used it to chase his dreams, Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. America, and Mr. American Physique Championships became the hallmarks of his youthful years The Mr. Titles were fun and

prestigious but he knew the real challenge was in developing his strength, endurance, timing, agility, strategy, and discipline He adapted his body to face the rigors of Olympic weightlifting. In 1968 he realized that dream by becoming a part of the most presti gious athletic club in the world, the U.S. Olympic Team. Imagine what it was like to be among the top 10 strongest 198pound men in the world! That is the superbowl of weightlift ing.

Today, Bob Bartholomew is a remarkable "senior citizen ." He continues to work hard even though retired from Steamfitter Local 420 . A caring, lov-

ing, giving father, grandfather, and community supporter. A true role model, second to none.

Someone once said, "When you search for the stars, don't forget the flowers that surround your feet." Bob "Bart" Bartholomew has not fo rgotten. He has spent a lifetime "his way," he has not forgotten to give back. In addition to his weightlifting prowess, Bob is a great swimmer. Bob is a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard. He continues to help and works for both the Allentown YM/YWCA and Catasauqua Municipal Swimming Pool doing what he does best, giving of himself.

Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund gets a big boost from the U.S. Olympians-New England Chapter

The U.S. Olympians-New England Chapter Board of Directors has requested that in lieu of their Annual Dues ($25.00) donations would be made to support the Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund. Member John Thomas (athletics, 1960, '64) donated an appearance fee to the fund and the chapter wanted to do their share to help. The Olympic Alumni Relations office is deeply grateful for the commitment the New England Olympians have made to this very important effort. Donations to the OORF can be sent directly to:

Cynthia E. Stinger, Registered Agent Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund

One Olympic Plaza

Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Bob "Bart " Bartholome w

Parry O'Brien - Radical Shotputter of the 1950's is honored in Edmonton at the Legends of Gold Dinner

amine some interesting-appearing stones, and then began heaving them around.

"That's called the shot put," said his dad.

The challenge was on, and O'Brien soon began picking up heavier and heavier stones, and heaving them further and further.

It was the activity that turned the young man's life inside out - and he was destined to change the whole face of track and field with him.

"Yes, that's how it started," O'Brien told a cheering audience, gathered for the Legends of Gold Dinner at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, last August.

Parry O'Brien

BY ELLIOTT DENMAN (athletics, 1956)

The bracing air of the Canadian Rockies has long been recognized for its therapeutic qualities. Four-time Olympian William "Parry" O'Brien (athletics, 1952, '56, '60, '64) - still considered the greatest shot putter the world of track and field has ever seen - can tell you all about it.

As a young lad growing up in Southern California, O'Brien wasn't exactly the bundle of health he'd become in his teen-age years and far beyond. Something needed to be done and his father decided that a trip to Canada's West was just the thing his son needed to build a sturdier constitution.

And so the O'Brien family trekked North one summer to Alberta's Jasper and Banff regions. Little did anyone realize that a sports legend was about to be created.

One day, as the O'Briens hiked through a mountain area and crossed a stream, young Parry O'Brien bent down to ex-

The Legends of Gold Dinner was the principal social event held as the gala black-tie backdrop to Edmonton's staging of the 8th IMF World Championships in Athletics, and O'Brien was back in the spotlight he'd vacated since his fourth and final Olympic appearance at Tokyo in 1964.

He shared the Edmonton spotlight with such USA golden notables as Ralph Boston, Harrison Dillard, Dick Fosbury, Bruce Jenner, Al Oerter, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Frank Shorter and Wyomia Tyus, as well as international gold medalists Donovan Bailey, Valeriy Borzov, Sergei Bubka, Sebastian Coe, Herb Elliott, Alberto Juantorena, Kip Keino, Mark McKay, Navel El Moutawakel, Donald Quarrie, Peter Snell and Irena Szewinska.

With ties to both sides of the 49th parallel, O'Brien once again stood out in the glittering array of Olympic talent.

"It's great to be back in Canada," said O'Brien. And the Canadian audience

was delighted to turn it around and welcome O'Brien back north of the border.

Darrow Hooper of Texas A&M won the 1952 USA Olympic Trials shot put, staged in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, but it was O'Brien who won at the Helsinki Olympics, a month later.

By then, O'Brien was perfecting the revolutionary half-turn -a 180-degree maneuver that would soon carry his name - and took the 1952 gold with an Olympic-record heave of 57 feet, 1 ½ inches.

Hooper placed second, just three quarters of an inch behind, while Yale grad Jim Fuchs, who had seen O'Brien end his personal 88-meet winning streak in 1951, earned the bronze.

As a University of Southern California student, O'Brien had never been satisfied with the status quo. He'd never sold himself short. He always did "whatever it took."

When the Coliseum, located near the USC campus, was closed at night, O'Brien frequently scaled a fence to get in some extra practice under the moonlight. When some critics laughed at his new shot put style - born of his own relentless experimentation - he never doubted that he'd have the last laugh.

And that kind of confidence brought the ultimate in rewards. O'Brien struck gold again at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games-one of 15 golds taken by that all-conquering group of USA male FiftySixers - with another Olympic record of 60 feet, 1 ¼ inches.

Between July 1952 and June 1956, O'Brien won 116 consecutive shot put competitions. He broke the world record 14 times and was the first man

to exceed 60, 61, 62 and 63 feet. His last world record was a 63-2 toss in 1956.

Roger Bannister had run the historic first sub-four minute mile at Oxford, England, on May 6, 1954. Two days after that, O'Brien made history of his own as the first man to break 60 feet in the shot put.

O'Brien , who also won Pan American

Games shot put gold medals in 1955 and 1959, and 17 National AAU titles in the shot put, went on to make two more Olympic teams before calling it a career. He was edged by Kansas' Bill Nieder for the gold at Rome in 1960, as Dallas Long placed third for a 1-2-3 USA sweep. With Long and Randy Matson going 1-2 at Tokyo in 1964, O'Brien wound up fourth, just back of Hungary's bronze medalist, Vilmos Varju.

O'Brien's business career was spent in the banking field. He won the AAU's Sullivan Award, as the nation's top amateur athlete, in 1959, and was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1984.

After competing in some early Masters Division track and field meets, O'Brien turned to Masters swimming competition and was a gold medalist there, too. The shot put great will celebrate his 70 th birthday on Jan. 28, 2002.

The Legends of Gold Dinner, organized by the B&B Foundation, was a goldmedal winner in its own right. Highlights of each legend's career were spotlighted on giant screens at each end of the Shaw Centre, and the stars paraded around the big room before finding seats with their hosts. Proceeds will be used to create scholarships in track and field to the University of Alberta.

"The B&B Foundation's imaginative efforts in bringing together the finest athletes in the history of track and field athletics, under such special circumstances, will truly be an evening to remember in Edmonton sporting history," World Championships chairman Jack Agrios had predicted.

By the time Parry O'Brien and the other honorees had signed the last of hundreds of autographs and the audience was heading home, Agrios' prediction was proven true.

All going as planned, the Legends of Gold concept will be exported to Paris for the 9th World Championships in Athletics to be staged there in the summer of 2003. Some Olympic enthusiasts can hardly wait.

JOAN BENOIT SAMUELSON "To Be the Best"

years since the L.A. Games, "Our Joanie" keeps on running and running and running, and excelling and excelling and excelling.

It is far more than a sport to her. It's an incredible lifestyle, one she juggles so well in a busy life as wife, mother of two, spokesperson for her sport, trustee of her alma mater, Maine's Bowdoin College, and still a world-class marathoner.

Wearing her age on her bib - number F44 - she came to the 32 nd edition of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 4 as a featured entrant in the Masters category of the race-within-a-race, this one for the USA Track and Field National Championship.

And she once again did herself proud, running the five - borough route from the Staten Island side of the

York an incredible charge. And it was obvious that this energy flowed in both directions. As the crowds "turned on" the runners , the runners were " turned on" by the fans.

The NYC Marathon was subtitled "United We Run" for very good reason.

Perhaps never in the annals of the NYC Marathon has so much enthusiasmmore flags, more spirit, more color, more applause for all the athletes, regardless of nationality - been on d isplay Of course, the tragic events of September 11th were a major factor in all this. And having America 's " queen of the roads " in a sta rring role added even more to it all.

She 'd run NYC three times previouslyplacing third in 1988, sixth in 1991, and 12th in 1998 - but never carrying so much emotion with her.

BY ELLIOTT DENMAN (athletics, 1956)

"I don't have a lot of speed these days," confesses Joan Benoit Samuleson (athletics, 1984) whose epic two - hour, 24-minute, 52-second t r iumph in the first women 's Olympic ma r athon at Los Angeles in 1984 is destined to be recognized as one of the classic moments in 20 th century sport.

But no one has ever doubted her staying power, now as evident in the 21 st century as it was in the 20 th

At 44 , the classy lady dubbed "Our Joanie" with her storied victory over Norway's Grete Waitz, and a talented pack of global pursuers at L.A. in the summer of '84, continues to be a role model for every younger runner coming i nto the marathon game.

Instead of fading from the scene - and retiring on her laurels - as so many of her '84 teammates have done in the

''After Sept. 11, I don't take any day for granted. It's more important than ever to live our lives to the fullest."

Verrazano - Narrows Bridge to the finish line at Tavern On The Green in Manhattan's Central Park, in 2:42:56, good for second place among all U.S. women 40 and over. Only New Yorker Gordon Bakoulis (with a 2:41 :43) beat her out for the Masters gold medal. Only eight other Ameri can women - all of them younger - outran her.

The presence of Samuelson - as well as more recent USA Olympic alumni Deena Drossin - in the pack of international elite gave the crowd of over two million that lined the sidewalks of New

"This lady is a legend," the New York Road Runners Club's Ian Brooks had said before the race started

And " Our Joan ie" lived up to her billing.

"Hopefully, we've given some strength to all those (the many New Yorkers who displayed their gallantry on Sept. 11) who 've given so much strength to all of us," said Samuelson.

Fact is, it was the events of Sept. 11 that made her more determined to run NYC than ever befo re.

" The NYC Marathon itself is a powerful statement," she said. "It shows the best of America. This year 's race is one I wouldn't miss

"After Sept. 11, I don't take any day for0 granted. It's more important than ever to live our lives to the fullest."

She began serious training for NYC "five minutes after my kids got on the bus for their first day back in school." A 20mile run got her in the right frame of mind for even tougher training that followed, and she never relented in the buildup to the big race. A 17:52 SK (3.1-mile) clocking in a race through her hometown of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, proved that the "turnover" was still there.

She'd hoped to run NYC in 2:39:59 or better, and thus post an automatic qualifying time for the 2004 Olympic Marathon Trials, but fell 2:57 short.

Her conclusion was that "you just never know in a marathon." But she's certainly not ready to conclude her magnificent career, either "I love to run," she tells you, and so you can count on "Our Joanie" coming to the races for years more to come .

Joan Benoit Samuelson As Samuelson was just missing her goal, 2000 Olympic 10K runner Drossin was socking a home run - in a race that came within a mile of Yankee Stadium - with a brilliant 2:26:58 marathon debut to win the U.S championship and place seventh over-all ( as Kenya's Margaret Okayo set a NYC record of 2:24:21.)

"People from all over the world embraced the spirit of our country," said Drossin. "Along the course, millions of people waved flags, chanted 'USA,' and held banners."

"Everyone was making a positive difference for the city that was challenged two months earlier."

"All the support I received seemed to nullify any pain or challenges I was faced with during the span of 26.2 miles. It was by far the most wonderful moment of my life."

(4't U.S. OLYMPIAN g4' CHAPTERS

•Did you know that the U.S. Olympians have regional chapte rs throughout the count ry? Look for updates on chapter happenings in future issues of The Olympian! If you would like to find out what is happ ening in your area, contact:

Colorado Olympians

President: Hank Kashiwa (s k iing, 19 72) (970) 846-5570

Flo ri da Olympians

President: Jim Millns (fi g ure skatin g, 19 76) (813) 979-5608

Georg ia Olympians

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

Hawaii Olympians

President: Chris Woo (swi mming, 19 76) (808) 597-8 197

Indiana Olympians

President: Ollan Cassell (ath le ti cs, 1964) (3 17) 466-0444

Midwest Olympians

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

Nationa l Capita l Area Olympians

President: Jair Lynch (gymnastics, 1992,' 96) (202) 462-1092

New England Area Olympians

President: Tina Noyes (fig ure skating , 1964, ' 68) (781) 862-5575

No1ihern California Olympians

President: Anne Warner Cribbs (sw imming, 1960) (650) 856-3200

Oregon Olymp ians

President: Clem Eischen (athletics, 1948) (503) 492-2232

Southern California O lympians

President: Charles G. Bittick (wa terp olo, 1960) (714) 974-4114

So uthwes t Olympians

President: Earl Young (athletics , 1960) (214) 219-1439

Tr i- States Olymp ians

President: Otis Davis (athleti cs, 1960) (201) 392-8448

Utah Olympians

President: Henry Marsh (a thletics, 19 76, '80, '84, '8 8) (801) 560-8698

Washington State Olympians

President: Caroline Holmes (gy mn astics, 1968 ) (206) 246-2934

No chapter in your area? I nterested in starting a chapter? Contact the Olympic Alumn i Relations office for details at (8 0 0) 7 17- 7555

SALT LAKE 2002

First Olympic Winter Games of the New Millennium -

Salt Lake 2002

The XIX Olympic Winter Games will be held from 8-24 February 2002. Salt Lake City, with nine ski resorts within an hour of downtown, will be the hub of activity. The Olympic Village will be on the University of Utah campus, with the majority of the 70-acre complex within historic Fort Douglas. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will take place at Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium, also on the University of Utah campus. All venues are within a 10-60 minute drive from the Olympic Village. Competition will occur at 10 venues with five city (indoor) and five mountain (outdoor) facilities.

The Salt Lake City Area, with a population of 1.5 million, is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. It is located on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains in a metropolitan area stretching north to Ogden and south to Provo. It is the largest urban area ever to host the Olympic Winter Games.

The Salt Lake 2002 sport program will be the largest in Olympic Winter Games history with 78 events. The Salt Lake Games will have 10 more events than the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan.

The 10 new events for the 2002 Games are:

Women's bobsled

Men's and women's skeleton

Men's and women's short track speedskating: 1,500 meters

Men's Nordic combined sprint

Men's and women's cross-country skiing sprint

Men's and women's biathlon pursuit

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The Visa Olympians Reunion Center (story on page 12) will be the place for all Olympians to gather and enjoy hospitality and camaraderie. It will be available exclusively for Olympians and aimed at enhancing the Games experience for the world's Olympic Alumni. please come check us out while your enjoying the Games. You never know who your going to meet!

The following are USOC events that will need U.S. Olympic Alumni support during Games time. Please mark your calendars

February 7, Visa Olympians Reunion Center (VORC) Grand Opening 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hardware Building, 105 North 400 West (\

February 8, Olympic Family Opening Ceremonies Party

5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

USA House

February 8 -24, Daily Hospitality 8:00 a.m. - midnight

USA House

February 9, 1st USOC Sponsor Event

8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Red Butte Gardens

February 17, Xerox Breakfast with the Olympians

8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Salt Lake Hilton

February 23, 2nd USOC Sponsor Event

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Red Butte Gardens

February 24, Olympic Family Closing Ceremonies Party

5:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

USA House

1952 Oslo, Norway -

The Winter

Olympics

came to Scandinavia for the first time and they celebrate their 50

Year Anniversary in 2002!

Medalist at the 1952 Oslo Winter Games included Andrea Mead-Lawrence (skiing, 1948, '52, '56), Dick Button (figure skating, 1948, '52), Kenneth Henry, (speedskating, 1948, '52, '56), Donald McDermott (speedskating, 1952, '56,

'60), James Grogan (figure skating, 1948, '52), Stanley Benham (bobsled, 1952), Patrick Martin (bobsled, 1948, '52), Howard Crossett (bobsled, 1952), James Atkinson (bobsled, 1952), Tenley Albright (figure skating, 1952, '56),

Continued from page 2 spirit is noble, and optimistic enough to aspire to greatness. Firemen and women, police officers and rescue workers, and the passengers that died in the field in Pennsylvania decided to call on their best nature, to behave in a manner that inspired us all. Surely, we can do no less. As we go to work or look for work, as we raise our families or try to raise our standard of living, we must bring with us the same dedication to excellence that we brought to our years in sport.

The "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" of the Olympic motto must apply to our daily lives as well.

On a separate note, I am delighted to tell you that at the recent USOC board meeting, the Alumni was honored to hear from the USOC President, Sandy Baldwin, and the newly hired CEO, Lloyd Ward. Both made time in their very hectic schedules to address our meeting, and both were eager to express their genuine appreciation with what the Alumni Association has meant to the

Karol Kennedy (figure skating, 1948, '52), Michael Kennedy (figure skating, 1948, ' 52), 1952 Men's Ice Hockey team, pictured below:

Olympic Family. I was personally impressed with Mr Ward's philosophy of winning the "minds and hearts" of the American public and Ms. Baldwin promise to find a way to give our Association a voting seat on the USOC Board.

At times like this, we all can make a huge difference in how the Olympic movement is perceived, and it's nice to know that the leadership in Colorado Springs wants to give us the opportunity.

1952 Ice Hockey Team (front row, I to r) Don Whiston, Joe Czarnota, Jerry Kilmartin, Jack Mulhern, Andre Gambucci, Reuben Bjorkman, Arnie Oss, Dick Desmond; (back ro w) Trainer Jack Semple, Manager Bob Ridder, Leonard Ceglarski, Bob Rompre, Jim Yackel, Jim Sedin, Allen Van, John Noah, Cliff Harrison, Coach Connie Pleban.

A PLACE OF OUR OWN

Salt Lake City Reunion Center invites all the world's Olympians.

At the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, all Olympians will once again have a gathering place full of hospitality, camaraderie and stories of Olympic glory. Visa International has stepped forward once more to host its third Visa Olympians Reunion Center. It is available exclusively for Olympians and aimed at enhancing the Games experience for the world's Olympic Alumni.

The Salt Lake Center will be the first at an Olympic Winter Games and is a partnership between the IOC, the World Olympians Association, the U.S. Olympic Committee and Visa International, the founding partner. The program was created for the 1996 Games in Atlanta and served again in Sydney to enhance the Games experience of all visiting Olympians. Over 2,700 individual Olympians visited the Sydney Center.

Four-time Olympian and member of the World Olympians Association, HSH

Prince Albert of Monaco, has agreed to act as the international spokesperson for the Reunion Center and has officially invited all Olympic Alumni to enjoy on-going hospitality during their visit to the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. "Olympians from around the world will have a place of their own, to gather, renew old friendships and share their unique experiences," he said at the USOC's Olympic Media Summit. "The Visa Olympians Reunion Center has served an important role in promoting the Olympic spirit and ideals."

The Visa Olympians Reunion Center, will provide a hospitality oasis in a club-like setting for Olympic alumni and a guest while they are in Salt Lake City. The Center will offer meeting areas, refreshment services, communication and video facilities, and assistance with special reunion functions.

With a downtown location adjacent to the Olympic Medals Plaza, in the Salt Lake Hardware Building, it will be a lively place for the world's Olympians to congregate and enjoy hospitality. The Visa Olympians Reunion Center, as a communications focal point, will serve to provide opportunities for Olympians and involve them fully in Olympic family activities. The Grand Opening of the Visa Olympians Reunion Center will be held on February 7t h It will be open daily beginning February 9th from 2 p.m. until midnight throughout the Games.

Liston Bochette, Secretary General of the World Olympians Association (WOA), the international alumni organization founded by the International Olympic Committee, describes the progress being made. "The Visa Olympians Reunion Center is a critical part of our focus during each Olympic Games," Bochette said. "We are mak-

Exterior of the Salt Lake Hardware (155 North 400 West), home of the Visa Olympians Reunion Center.

The Olympians Reunion Center at Circular Quay, Sydney 2000.

ing great strides in expanding every Olympian's opportunity to participate within the Olympic family and continue to impact the movement productively. The reunion program has benefited thousands of Olympians since its inception at the 1996 Atlanta Games."

Olympians are invited to pre - register for the Visa Olympians Reunion Center on the Internet by going to the World Olympians Association web site at www.worldolympians.com. They will be able to get updated information on the reunion center program and other activities of the World Olympians Association.

For additional information, contact Barry King by E-mail at mail@barryking.net

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Diana Golden Brosnihan (skiing, 1988), gold medal winner in the modified giant slalom at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, succumbed to cancer Sunday August 26. At age 12 her leg was amputated from the knee down, but she refused to give up skiing. She went on to win 10 gold medals at the World Disabled Ski Championships. She also dominated the U.S. Disabled Championships, winning 19 gold medals in giant slalom, slalom, downhill, and combined categories. In 1988 the IOC named her the "Female Skier of the Year", and in 1997 she was inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame. She is survived by her husband of four years, Steve Brosnihan.

James "Jim" Eugene Coleman (volleyball, 1968, '88, '96, '00) of San Diego, California passed away early on the morning of August 3rd at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. He was admitted to the hospital in Duluth from his summer cabin in Ely, Minnesota and was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Jim worked with USA volleyball and their National Teams for over 40 years, and was most recently serving as the Team Leader for the USA Men's National Volleyball Team during their World League events in May and June.

Kahliq "KC" Culbreath son of Josh Culbreath (athletics, 1956) gold medalist in the 400m hurdles, passed away on July 18th KC died of head injuries in Strasburg, France. A car struck him on July 13t h while crossing a street to observe the cyclists racing in the Tour de France. He was a carpenter by trade and a long-distance rider by inclination. Kahliq pedaled across the United States - from Riverside, CA to Rehoboth Beach, Dela-

Diana Golden Brosnihan

ware - during six weeks in 1996. He also rode his bike from Maine to Florida, across Pennsylvania and across North Carolina. He was an active member of Suburban Cyclists Unlimited and the League of American Bicyclists.

Paul Cummings (athletics, 1984) drowned September 17th when his ca-

nae overturned while he was fishing in Strawberry Reservoir, Utah. Paul did not qualify for the finals of the 10,000m at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, but that same year he set the world best in the half marathon. He was the NCAA mile champion for BYU in 1974 with a personal best of 3:56:40. He was the U.S. half-marathon champion in 1987 He also held the American 15-kilometer record for six years after finish ing at 42:42 in 1983.

Thomas Dwight "Dike" Eddleman ,--._ (athletics, 1948) passed away at 1:25 p.m., Wednesday August 1, 2001, at the Carle Foundation Hospital. He placed fourth in the high jump at the 1948 Olympics. He won 11 letters at

James "Jim" Eugene Coleman front row left pictured with members of the 1992 Men's Beach Volleyball Team

the University of Illinois, was a member of a Final Four basketball team and a Rose Bowl Champion. He was interred in Roselawn Cemetery, Champaign, IL.

Herman Goffberg (athletics, 1948) died at 80, on August 21, 2001. He ran the 10,000m at the 1948 London Olympic Games. He lettered in crosscountry and track at Penn State, where he graduated in 1942. He helped earn second-place finishes in the 1941 NCAA

March 27, 1916 and graduated from Bowdoin College (B.S.) and Columbia (M.D.) fn 1946. In 1960 he was an assistant on the USOC medical staff, and from 1968 to 1980 he was a member of the IOC Medical Commission.

Harry Hinkel (athletics, 1924, '32) passed away April 12, 2001. He was the country's oldest Track and Field Olympian. He competed in the 10k and the 50k race walk in 1924 and 1932, respectively.

Thomas Dwight "Dike " Eddleman

cross-country championships and the 1942 Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America indoor and outdoor track championships. World War II interrupted his running career while he served as a Naval Officer in the Philippines. In the summer of 1996, Herman carried the Olympic torch during the Erie, PA segment of the torch run to Atlanta.

Dan Hanley the chief physician of the United States Olympic Team from 1964 through 1972 died at age 85 on May 6th in Portland, ME. He was born

Don Hume (rowing, 1936), who won a gold medal in rowing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, died at age 86 in Monroe, WA. He died Sunday, September 16th, of complications from a heart attack and a stroke during the previous three weeks. Hume set the pace as stroke oar for the eight-man Washington crew that won the Intercollegiate Rowing Association title and U.S. Olympic Trials before beating Italy at the Olympics. He worked in the oil and gas drilling industry as a former president of the West Coast Mining Association. Don is survived by his brother, Dale Hume, of Olympia.

John Charles Lax (ice hockey, 1936), a member of the bronze medal winning 1936 Berlin Olympic hockey team, died July 14, 2001.

Henri Schaff (team handball referee) passed away September 23rd. Henri was born in Lorraine, France, near the German border. After moving to the U.S., his first experience refereeing was at the U.S. Nationals in the early 1970s and to his dismay he was the only referee. He made his international debut at the first ever Pan American Championship for men in Mexico City in 1980. The highlight of his international referee career was the Goodwill Games in Seattle in 1990. Henri was also an administrator, a lecturer, a coach for younger referees, and an outspoken and persistent spokesman for the needs in the area of refereeing within the Federation.

Don Hume, second row from the top on the right, is pictured with members of the 1936 Rowing team

Kimberly Black (swimming, 2000), gold medal winner at Sydney in the 4x200 meter freestyle relay, was named the NCAA Woman of the Year on Octo -

ber 21 st She is a four-time All-American and was chosen from among 350 nominees and 10 finalists. She graduated from University of Georgia in May as an academic All -American with a 3.95 grade-point average in biology and plans to attend medical school. She is the second consecutive Bulldogs swimmer and third overall to receive the award in 11 years.

Stacy Dragila (athletics, 2000) and Lisa Leslie (basketball, 1996, '00) are the 2001 Women's Sports Foundation's Sportswomen of the Year. The award, which recognizes individual and team athletes for their achievements from August 2000 through July 2001, was presented at the Foundation's 22 nd Annual Salute to Women in Sports Award Banquet October 15 th in New York. Stacy won the gold in the pole vault at the Sydney Olympics, set eight world records in the past year, and won 13 of the 14 meets she entered this year. Lisa has won two gold medals in basketball at the Olympic Games in Atlanta and Sydney. Leading the L.A. Sparks to the WNBA title, she finished third in re-

bounding, second in blocked shots, av~ eraged 19.5 points, and had 19 doubledoubles. She was named MVP of the All-Star Game, made the ALL-WNBA first team for the third time, and won WNBA Player of the Week honors twice.

Herman R. Frazier (athletics, 1976, '80), gold medalist in the 1,600 meter relay and bronze medalist in the 400 meter at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, is one of the 2001 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award recipients. The award recognizes former student-athletes who have distinguished themselves since completing their college athletics careers 25 years ago He attended Arizona State University and was part of the school's only track and field team championship in 1977. The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce inducted him into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 1999. He is also a member of Arizona State University's Sports Hall of Fame. Currently he is the Athletic Director for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and formerly served as Assistant Athletic Director at his alma mater.

Jean Gaertner (athletics, 1960, volleyball, 1964), who competed at the Olympics in the high jump and then volleyball, was inducted into the Volleybal I Hall of Fame, October 26 at Holyoke, MA.

Karch Kiraly (volleyball, 1984, '88, '96), two-time indoor gold medalist and beach gold medal winner, was inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame, October 26 at Holyoke, MA. In addition to the three Olympic gold medals, he has won three NCAA titles and a record 142 beach titles. At 41, he plans to play at least one more season on the pro beach volleyball circuit after missing most of this year due to a leg injury.

John Naber (swimming, 1976) won gold medals in the 100m and 200m backstroke and the 400m and 800m medley relay, as well as a silver in the 200m freestyle. He is one of the 2001 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award recipients to be honored on January 13th at the Honors Dinner during the annual NCAA Convention in Indianapolis. At USC he led the Trojans to four NCAA Championships, while winning 10 individual and 5 relay titles. He won the 1977 James E. Sullivan Award as the nation's top Amateur Athlete of the Year. Now he serves as the President of the United States Olympians. Since 1982, he has operated Naber and Associates, which provides motivational speakers, personal appearances, sports-related marketing and consultations for corporations interested in using athletes for promotions.

Cheryl Abplanalp Thompson (team handball, 1996) was inducted into the Davis and Elkins College Hall of Fame on October 13, 2001. She is joining fellow handball Olympians Cindy Stinger (1984, '88, '96) and Pam Boyd Petroski

Karch Kiraly

(1984), team captain, who have been ,,,__ previously honored by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. This is an outstanding contingency of athlete representatives from a single school.

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John Woodruff

Alan Alborn (ski jumping, 1998) finished third in the Asian Grand Prix 120meter ski-jumping event. He had the 2nd -longest jump of the final round leaping 127 meters to hit his first major podium with a score of 244.9 points.

The Ski Alliance Northwest (SAN) got a big boost from the following Winter Olympians at the 19th annual Ski Alliance Northwest Apres Ski Auction and Dinner on November 2· 2001 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers in Seattle Washington. Don Amick (skiing, 1948), Debbie Armstrong (skiing, 1984, '88), two-time giant slalom gold medalist, Shannon Blodel (skiing, 1994) silver medalist, Kiki Cutter (skiing, 1968), Dave Faires (skiing, 1948), Judy Nagel-Johnson (skiing,

Joseph Walsh (skiing, 1992), a 1992 Paralympian and former member of the United States Disabled Cross Country Ski Team (1985-92), has been named Associate Director of the Paralympic Sports Management for the United States Paralympic Corporation (USPC). Prior to joining the USPC, Walsh was Curriculum Development Coordinator at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.

John Woodruff (athletics, 1936), was featured in the celebration of the 65 th Anniversary of the Track and Field 1936 Berlin Olympic Games The International Amateur Athletic Association honored him as the only surviving gold medalist of that team. He claimed the first of 12 gold medals collected by U.S. athletes when he finished the 800meter finals in 1:52 9. Forced to stop

to get away from a tight pack during the race, he passed the other runners on the outside and the crowd offered their roaring approval. At 85 he remains as sharp as he was then, just not quite as fast. Also in attendance: Ray Lumpp (basketball, 1948), gold medalist; Herb Douglas (athletics, 1948), bronze medalist in long jump; James Fuchs (athletics, 1948, '52), two-time bronze medalist in shot put; Mal Whitfield (athletics, 1948, '52), three gold medals (two in 800m and one in 4x400m (1948), one silver in 4x400 (1952), and one bronze in 400m (1948); Lindy Remigino (athletics, 1952), gold medals in 100m and 4x100m.

Alan Alborn

1968), Janette Burr-Johnson (skiing, 1952), Bill Johnson (skiing, 1984) downhill gold medalist, Alison OwenKiesel (skiing, 1972, '80),Susan Corrock-Luby (skiing, 1972) slalom bronze medalist, Phil Mahre (skiing,

1976, '80, '84) 1980 slalom silver medalist and 1984 slalom gold medalist, Steve Mahre (skiing, 1976, '80, '84) 1984 slalom silver medalist, Jim Martinson (skiing, 1996), Joe McNulty (skiing, 1972), Jack Nagel (skiing, 1952), Ron Steele (skiing, 1972), and BillyTaylor(skiing, 1980).

Debbie Armstrong

bottom left pictured with the 1998 Ski Jumping Team.

Jim Bregman (judo, 1964), 1964 bronze medalist, David Hearn ( canoe, 1992, '96, '00), Rich Kenah (athletics, 2000), and Richard Stebbins (athletics, 1964), 4x100m gold Medalist, spoke at the 2001 National Boy Scout Jambo ree at Ft. A.P. Hill, Virginia from July 23-August 1. There were 47,000 Scouts in attendance, the largest Scout function in the world.

Michael Bennett (boxing, 2000), Jermain Taylor (boxing, 2000), middleweight bronze medalist, Clarence Vinson (boxing , 2000), bronze-winning bantamweight, and Ricardo Williams, Jr. (boxing 2000), silver - medal winning junior welterweight, were all showcased on HBO's "Night of the Olympians." They all scored knockout victories.

Shelia Burrell (athletics, 2000) won the bronze medal in the heptathlon with 6,472 points at the 2001 World Track and Field Championships in Edmonton, Canada.

Jennifer Capriati (tennis, 1992), gold medalist, is the ninth player and fourth American to sit atop the women's computer rankings since their inception in 1975. Recovering from as low as No. 267 in April 1998, she was assured of taking over the top spot when Martina Hingis sprained her right ankle on October 13 th during a semifinal competition against Lindsay Davenport (ten-

nis, 1996, '00), gold medalist, at the Porsche Grand Prix. Martina needed to win to keep her ranking, which she held for 209 weeks, the last 73 in a row. This year Jennifer has won the Australian and French Open, and reached the semifinals at Wimbeldon and the U.S. Open.

Chris Che/ios (ice hockey, 1984, '98) of the Detroit Redwings has been selected as Olympic captain for the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. He also served as captain of the 1998 Olympic team in Nagano, Japan.

Yueling Chen (athletics, 1992, '00), the first Asian woman to win a gold medal in athletics, was chosen as the official spokesperson for the 2001 Summer National Senior Games held in Baton Rouge, LA from July 14-28. The event featured over 9,000 senior athletes competing in 18 Olympic-style sports. Chen won a gold medal in the 10K race-walk as a member of the 1992 Chinese Olympic Team. She later moved to the U S and represented

the United States in the 20K inaugural race-walk at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Chen serves as Director of ~ Asian Marketing for Imagenetix Inc., a nutritional supplement company.

Ken Cherl:ow (wrestling, 1988) has given up coaching at the university level and is now committed to teaching younger pupils. He runs several training camps at each Camp for Champs venue, such as Junior Olympian, Team and Competition, Kids Camp, Gold Medal and Super Gold Medal Camps. Over 100 coaches help oversee the camps, including Kendall Cross (wrestling, 1992, '96), 1996 gold Medalist. Ken says that kids are more enjoyable and more challenging to coach.

Jim Craig (ice hockey, 1980), part of the 1980 USA gold medal Miracle on Ice, is a mentor in a new TeamUSAnet program that is attempting to help Olympic athletes develop post-competition careers. "We need to increase awareness that we have Olympic ath- ~ letes who commit their lives to representing their country, and we are the only country where these athletes aren't taken care of for the rest of their life," Craig says. "If [employers] hired Olympians, they are getting a proven entity. They are coachable, determined, they have always been successful and they have the work ethic to be the best at their craft."

Lindsay Davenport (tennis, 1996, '00), gold medalist at the 1996 Atlanta Summer games, defeated Belgium's Justine Henin 7-5, 6-4 October 14th to make the Porsche Grand Prix at Filderstadt, Germany, her fifth title of the year. It was her first tournament win in Germany, but she won a sports car for this her 35 th title. Lindsay won her sixth t itle of the year, the Swisscom Challenge, in Zurich. She beat Jelena Dokic 6-3, 6-1. She reached the finals ,,.---._ by beating the WTA's new No. 1 player Jennifer Capriati (tennis, 1992), Olympic gold medalist.

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Gail Devers (athletics, 1988, '92, '96, '00), 100m gold medalist in '92 and '96 and 4x100m gold medalist in '96, took ~he silver with a time of 12.54 seconds in the 100m hurdles at the 2001 World Track and Field World Championships in Edmonton, Canada. Fellow American Anjanette Kirkland, ran a world leading time to win and not since the 1932 Olympic Games has the USA gone 1-2 in a major 100m hurdles final.

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Tom Dolan (swimming, 1996, '00), two-time gold medalist in the 400m individual medley and 2000 silver medal winner in the 200m individual medley, along with his coach Rick Curl, put together a relay swim event to raise funds for families of the victims of the September 11 th attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Other clubs throughout the country also participated in "United We Swim," which was held on October 11, 2001. The Curl-Burke swim club earned more than $32,000. The plan is to make this an annual event to continue the support of the families in need. Tom swam 20 miles and was joined by Ed Moses(swimming, 2000), gold medal winner in the 4x100m medley relay and silver Medalist in the 100m breaststroke at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Official Newsletter of

Stacy Dragila (athletics, 2000), gold medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, took the gold medal at 14 feet, 11 inches at the Goodwill Games. This was her lowest winning mark of the outdoor season, but she still holds the women's pole vault world record at 15 feet 2.5 inches.

Deena Drossin (athletics, 2000) finished seventh overall among the women but won the U.S. Championship title and $61,000 in the New York Marathon. She has won the last two U.S. 10,000- meter track titles but this was her first full marathon.

Troy Dumais (diving, 2000) teamed up with his brother, Justin, to take gold on both the synchro 3-meter (329.07) and the synchro platform (306.09) at the Speedo National Outdoor Diving Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Alison Dunlap (cycling, 1996, '00) came from behind in the final lap of the Women's Mountain Biking CrossCountry World Championships to win, beating European riders who have dominated this season. When cycling's international governing body ruled that the event in Vail, Colorado would go on despite the September 11th bombings of the World Trade Center and Pentagon this Olympian decided that something good had to come from racing.

Paul Flesch/er (weightlifting, 1992) has been named Technical Director of USA Weightlifting. His main responsibility is to oversee all aspects of the coaching education program. Paul and a team of experts will travel the country conducting courses and showcasing USA Weightlifting as the premier organization for all technical aspects of weight training.

Rulon Gardner (greco-roman wrestling, 2000), 2000 Olympic gold medalist, started the Miracle on the Mat Foundation whose mission is to educate about the prevention of disease through

nutrition, exercise and healthy living. It also aids those suffering from rare and catastrophic disease by providing funding for transportation and alternative therapies. Rulon was motivated to help those stricken with disease because he lost his brother, Ron, to cancer in 1978. Visit www.miracleonthemat.org or contact the Salt Lake City office at (801) 355-5525 for more information on the Miracle on the Mat Foundation.

Rebecca Giddens (canoe/kayak, 2000) has flown up the women's Kayak World Cup rankings after her bronze medal performance at the World Cup Final in Wausau, Wisconsin. She jumped seven spots to the sixth position.

Maurice Greene (athletics, 2000), two - time gold medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the 100m and 4x100m relay, claimed the 100m crown once again at the 2001 World Track and Field Championships in Edmonton, Canada.

Cheryl Haworth (weightlifting, 2000), bronze medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, became the first American woman to win an individual gold medal at the Junior World Championships held from July 1-8, 2001. Haworth captured three individual gold medals (snatch, clean & jerk, total) in the 75+ weight class at the Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece. She broke the American records in the clean & jerk (122.5 kg) and total (275 kg).

Jennifer Hearn (USA canoe/kayak coach and former athlete) was invited to attend the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner in New York on October 15t h During her stay in the Big Apple, Hearn joined WSF athletes to visit rescue workers, victims and families of those affected by the World Trade Center attack of September 11th.

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Joe Jacobi (canoe/kayak 1992), 1992 gold medal winner in Barcelona, finished 11 th in an extremely strong international field at the Slalom World Cup finale in Tennessee.

Allen Johnson (athletics, 1996, '00), gold medalist at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, won another gold medal in the 110m hurdles at the Brisbane Goodwill Games. He also qualified for the grand prize of the IAAF Golden League Jackpot, 134.96 pounds of gold that will be split among the six track and field stars who win their event at five of seven Golden League meets this season.

Marion Jones (athletics, 2000), who picked up three gold and two bronze medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, qualified for the grand prize of the IAAF Golden League Jackpot. The prize is 134.96 pounds of gold that will be split among the six track and field stars who win their event at five of seven Golden League meets this season. Marion also won gold in the 200m and 4x100m and silver in the 100m at the World Track and Field Championships.

Hunter Kemper(triathlon, 2000) solidified his position as the top male triathlete in the United States by winning the title of USA Triathlon Elite National Champion in New York in August, 2001.

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Anna Kozlova (synchronized swimming, 2000) placed fourth for the United

States in her debut solo final at the IX FINA World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. She scored a 96.800 raw routine score for her "Romeo and Juliet" routine. Kozlova placed fourth in the duet event with partner Tuesday Middaugh (synchronized swimming, 2000) and fifth in the team event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Lenny Krayzelburg (swimming, 2000) skipped the World Championships in Japan this summer to participate instead in the Maccab iah Games in Israel, an Olympic-style competition for Jewish athletes. Despite the ongoing violence in Israel, he wanted to see the country and learn about the culture. Krayzelburg, a three-time gold medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and world record holder in the 100and 200 - meter backstroke, set a meet record of 55 24 seconds in the 100m ete r backstroke, winning his

Maccabiah Games debut by a 5-second margin. He also carried the U.S. flag in the opening ceremonies

Michelle Kwan (figure skating, 1998), silver medalist at the Nagano Winter Games, won her sixth Skate America title on October 27th in Colorado Springs. She is favored to win gold at

the upcoming Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah this February 2002.

Sammy lee (diving, 1948, '52, '60), two-time 10m platform gold medalist and 3m springboard bronze medal winner (1952), has been participating in the Whosam Award since 1984. This award is given once a year to a diving coach and a diver or volunteer who does the most for diving. The award is $1000 and a certificate saying thanks for being a role model both in and out of the pool.

Lisa Leslie (basketball, 1996, '00) won her second All-Star MVP at the All-Star game on July 16, 2001. She had 20 points and nine rebounds to lead the West in victory against the East (8072). Leslie was a member of the 1996 and 2000 U.S. Women's Basketball Teams that won Olympic gold medals.

Joan Hansen-lester(athletics, 1984) was named Head Women's Cross Country Coach and Assistant Women's Track and Field Coach for the University of Iowa on July 23, 2001. Hansen-Lester, who placed 8th in the 3,000 meters at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, came to the University of Iowa after coaching at Concordia University in Irvine, CA

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from 1996-2000. She is a two-time recipient of the Golden State Athletic Conference Women's Cross -Country Coach of the Year Award and led her women's team to a national championship in 2000. Hansen-Lester is also a member of the U.S. National Track and Field Coaches Association and the Southern California Olympians Chapter.

Jordan Malloch (canoe/kayak, 2000) continued to be a staple on the gold medal platform in the finals of the Sprint National Championships In the men's C-1 200-meter race, Malloch came across the finish line with a time of 44.30 for the win.

Carl McGown (men 's volleyball technical advisor, 1980, '84, '88, '92, '96, '00) has been named the American Volleyball Coaches' Association National Coach of the Year for the second time (1999, 01). He led the Brigham Young University Cougars to their second (1999, '01) National Championship, defeating the UCLA Bruins in just three games, 30-26, 30-26, 32-30.

Kevin McMahon (athletics, 1996, '00) threw the hammer at the Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia and simultaneously demonstrated his support of the struggle of third-world factory workers by wearing a white ribbon. After studying these labor issues this

summer, he wanted to increase industry and consumer awareness about the problem. Through his work as a teacher at Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose, CA, Kevin tries to teach his students social responsibility and solidarity with the poor. He understands that he cannot teach students or ask them to be responsible it if he is not willing to do so himself.

Billy Mills, (Oglala Lakota )(athletics, 1964), gold medal winner of the 10,000m in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, has sustained an ongoing commitment to help his people throughout his life. He is the spokesperson for the organization, "Running Strong for American Indian Youth," which has recently donated a $100,000 grant to the SuAnne Big Crow Youth and Wellness Center.

Tim Montgomery (athletics, 1996, '00), 4x100m silver medalist at 1996 Atlanta Olympics and gold medalist at 2000 Sydney Olympics, earned the silver medal in the 100m at the Brisbane Goodwill Games. Previously he took second place in the 100m at the 2001 World Track and Field Championships in Edmonton, Canada.

Heather Moody (water polo, 2000), silver medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and captain of the USA Women's National Water Polo Team, signed with Club Voulagmeni of Greece to become the first American woman to play professional water polo.

Heather Pease-Olson (synchronized swimming, 1996, '00), '96 gold medalist in Atlanta, has accepted the head coaching position for the Stanford women's synchronized swimming team.

Michael Phelps (swimming, 2000) was named USA Swimming Athlete of the Year at USA Swimming's Annual Awards Convention in Dearborn, Ml. In addition to the prestigious honor of Athlete of the Year, Phelps earned the Phillips 66 Performance of the Year

Award fo r his world record swim at the World Ghampionships on July 24th with a time of 1 minute 54.58 seconds.

Nick Radkewich (triathlon, 2000) finished just 41 seconds behind the winner at the Monster Challenge Triathlon: Tri Boston, and International Triathlon Union points race in Boston, MA.

Jeremy Roenick (ice hockey, 1998) signed a five-year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers on July 2, 2001. Since 1996, Roenick has played for the Phoenix Coyotes, hav ing previously spent eight seasons in Chicago. In 13 seasons, he has made 408 goals, 947 points and 1,134 penalty minutes. Roenick was a member of the 1998 Nagano Olympic Team where Team USA placed 5th.

Pete Sampras (tennis, 1992) beat three former U.S Open champions, Patrick Rafter, Andre Agassi (te l'il nis, 1996), and Marat Safin to advance to his second consecutive final berth before succumbing in the finals to Australia's Lleyton Hewitt, 7-6 (7-4), 6-1, 6-1 in 1 hour 54 minutes.

Jill Savery(synchronized swimming, 1996), gold medal winner at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games, has been selected by the USOC to be a Manager in the Sports Partnership Department. She was also elected as a member of the USOC's Ath lete Advisory Council this past January and served as an elite athlete representative on both the Board of Directors of the USOC and U S. Synchronized Swimming. She will work with the sports of Bobsled, Boxing, Gymnastics, Judo, Karate, Luge, Taekwondo, Wrestling, and Athletics.

Barb Schaaf (team handball, 1992) organized a charity golf tot:Jrnament for a local Multiple Sc l erosis Center. Through her efforts and those of many other volunteers, she presented a check for $11,000 to the Center Other Olympians joining Barb for the tourna-

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ment were: Kim Clarke (team handba 11, 1988, '92, '96), Laura (Coenen) Ryan (team handball, 1988, '92, '96), Carol Peterka (team handball, 1988, '92, '96), Dannette Leininger (team handball, 1992, '96), and Laurie (Feiner) Finley (team handball, 1992, '96).

Tasha Schwikert(gymnastics, 2000) won her first U.S. gymnastics title. Her lowest score was a 9.050 and three of her eight routines earned 9.Ss or better. The U.S. Gymnastics Championships secured her a spot on the U.S. World Championship team, as well as the role of team leader for the next few years.

Gordy Sheer (luge, 1992, '94, '98), double luge silver medalist at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, has been named the acting Marketing Director of USA Luge

through the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Sheer previously served as USA Luge's interim Media/Public Relations Manager from October 1999 through January 2000.

Juliene (Brazinski) Simpson (basketball, 1976), silver medalist in the 1976 Olympics, was named head coach at East Stroudsburg University in July, 2001. In April she received the WBCA Carol Eckman Award at the Women's NCAA Final Four In January she won

her 300 th game at Marshall University against CMU. In June she was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame at Knoxville, Tennessee.

Savante Stringfellow (athletics, 2000) won the silver in the long jump finals of the 2001 Track and Field World Championships in Edmonton, Canada with a jump of 8.24 meters.

BonnyWarnerSimi(luge, 1984, '88, '92) started her Olympic comeback three years ago and now the bobsled is her vehicle. In the first women's bobsled competition in the Olympics, she is in a position to win her first medal (even a gold is within reach). However, after the September 11 th bombings of the World Trade Center and Pentagon she terminated her leave for training from United Airlines to volunteer to fly again. Bonny said, "I wanted to do something for my company and my country." Although she is flying now, her training should be able to resume in early October.

Venus Williams (tennis, 2000) was crowned Queen of Wimbledon in July by defeating Justine Henin of Belgium 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 for her second consecutive women's singles championship. With a 118-mph serve, she needed only 20 minutes in the final set to claim the coveted crown At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Williams won a gold medal in singles and also in doubles with sister Serena Williams (tennis, 2000). Venus later won the Acura Classic in Carlsbad, CA for the second consecutive year. She overpowered Monica Seles, 6-2, 6-3. Venus also won the U.S. Open in September, defeating her sister Serena, 6-2, 6- 4.

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Andre Agassi (tennis, 1996), singles gold medal winner and doubles silver medalist and seven-time Wimbledon champion, Steffi Graf, were married Monday, October 22 in Las Vegas in a private ceremony. "We are so blessed to be married and starting this chapter of our lives," the couple said in a statement. "The privacy and intimacy of our ceremony was beautiful and reflective of all we value." They began dating after they swept the French Open in 1999

Andre Agassi (tennis, 1996), singles gold medalist and doubles silver medalist and wife, Steffi Graf, welcomed son, Jaden Gil Agassi, into the world on Friday, October 26. Jaden was born three weeks early, weighed a healthy 5 pounds, 14 ounces officials at Las Vegas Valley Hospital said.

Steve Bigelow (swimming, 1988) and his wife, Anne, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Lauren Anne, on July 4, 2001. Born in Grand Rapids, MI at 8:24 a.m., she weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. Lauren joined her three-year-old brother, Kyle, as the newest member of the Bigelow family.

Derek Brown (team handball, 1996) and his wife, Natalie, celebrated the birth of their first child. Nadia Patrice

Brown was born at 6:08 a.m on June 29, 2001 in Washington, D.C. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Everyone is healthy and happy.

David Warren DeGraff (team handball, 1996) and his wife, Michelle, are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Justin David DeGraff. Justin was born August 19th at 5:50 a.m in Zeeland, Ml. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Lecky Haller (canoe/kayak, 1992, '00) and his wife Nicole celebrated the birth of their daughter, Phoebe Truxtun Haller, on August 14th in Almond, NC. Phoebe, the Hailer's first child, weighed 6 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.

Neil Walker (swimming, 2000), gold medalist in the 4x100m medley relay and silver medalist in the 4x100m freestyle medley, and long-time girlfriend April Ryan, from Bastrop, Texas, were married on September 15, 2001. It was a small ceremony with about 100 people, with Olympians Josh Davis (swimming, 1996, '00), Scott Goldblatt (swimming, 2000), Jamie Rauch (swimming, 2000), Tommy Hannan (swimming, 2000), Ian Crocker (swimming, 2000), Nate Dusing (swimming, 2000), Erin Phenix(swimming, 2000), Demetria Sance (volleyball, 2000), and coach Eddie Reese (swimming, 1998, '92, '96, '00).

Juan Miguel Moreno (taekwondo, 1988, '92, '00), two-time silver medalist in the finweight division and Jenifer Lovell Moreno (gymnastics, 1992) gave birth to, Olivia Elena Moreno, on March 8, 2001. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. This is the Olympic couple's first child.

Matthew McLeod Taylor ( canoe/ kayak, 2000) and his wife, Kieran, gave birth to, Josephine Mae Tarala Cannistra, on June 21, 2001. Josephine was born at Piedmont Hospital, the same hospital in which her dad was born. She weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 3/4" long.

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