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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT. Joe Kovacs, Shot Put As the track & field outdoor season comes to a close, shot put thrower Joe Kovacs has enjoyed a breakout year in 2015.

At the 2015 IAAF World Championships in , Kovacs won his first World Championship title in the men’s shot put on August 23. Kovacs finished the qualifying round in the lead with a mark of 21.36m, automatically qualifying him for the final on just his second attempt. In the final, he threw a 21.93m for his fifth attempt at the Bird’s Nest, setting him apart from the pack with a 19cm lead. The win in Beijing marks Kovacs’ seventh first place victory so far in 2015 and he is the sixth United States thrower to win a world title.

Leading up to the World Championships in Beijing, Kovacs led the pack throughout the season. He had a strong start at the UCLA Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational in April where he claimed first place and improved his personal best distance.

Kovacs continued this strong momentum into the 2015 IAAF Diamond League meets where he dominated the competition earning three first place finishes as well as a second and a fourth place. To add to his list of 2015 gold medals and first place finishes, Kovacs won gold at the USA Track & Field National Championships in June with a throw of 21.84m.

One of Kovacs’ biggest victories during his outstanding 2015 season was at the IAAF Diamond League meet in Monaco in mid-July. At the meet, Joe threw a record-breaking 22.56 meters, shattering the oldest IAAF Diamond League record. The momentous throw in Monaco measured out to be the best throw since 2003 and ranked Kovacs eighth on the world all-time list. Looking to other record books, Kovacs owns six of the ten farthest throws in 2015. He currently is tied with German thrower David Storl for first place in the 2015 Diamond League title chase with 14 points and three wins each. There is one more opportunity to claim the title at the final Diamond League meet in Brussels, Belgium, on September 11.

Before he became a world champion, Kovacs gained success in shot put on both state and collegiate levels. During his senior season at Bethlehem Catholic High School in Bethlehem, Pa., Kovacs won first place at the PIAA state championship in both the shot put and discus. His throw during the state championship meet set the shot put distance record for the PIAA’s AA division and is the third farthest throw in Pennsylvania’s history.

Kovacs continued his shot put career on the collegiate level at Penn State University where he furthered his success in the sport. At Big Ten Championships, Joe was the indoor shot put champion in 2011 and consecutive outdoor champion in 2011 and 2012. In NCAA Outdoor Championships, he placed third in 2011, fourth in 2012 and took home first place at the 2012 Penn Relays. Following a strong collegiate run, Kovacs placed fourth at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in 2012.

Joe joined the resident program at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center in 2013 after graduating from Penn State with a degree in Earth and Mineral Science in 2012. With the 2016 Rio Olympic Games just around the corner, Kovacs will soon turn his focus to chasing a spot on the Olympic Team.

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Rio 2016. Less than one year to go Let the countdown begin. It is now less than one year until the 2016 Olympic Games in , . The Opening Ceremony will take place on August 5, 2016, to kick off the festivities and will include some of Brazil’s best performers showcasing their culture and heritage. With a population of over six million people, Rio de Janeiro will be the first South American city to host an Olympic Games. An estimated 10,500 athletes from 205 countries will compete in over 300 medal events in 42 different sports throughout 19 days including 136 women’s events, 161 men’s events and nine mixed events. Rio 2016 organizers are anticipating 7.5 million tickets to be sold. There will be a total of 33 competition venues located in four different regions of the city – Barra, Deodoro, Maracanã and Copacabana. The Barra zone will have a total of 15 competition venues staging 23 Olympic sport disciplines as well as the Olympic Village, International Broadcasting Centre and Main Press Centre. Within the Olympic Park, the Carioca Arenas will hold basketball, wrestling, judo, fencing and taekwondo competitions. The Olympic Park, which will be turned into an Olympic Training Center post-Games, will also have the Olympic Tennis Centre and the for swimming and water polo. Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre, to be used for diving and synchronized swimming competitions, and the Rio Olympic Arena, which will host artistic, rhythmic and trampoline gymnastics, were originally constructed for the . The Olympic Park will also feature the new Rio Olympic for track cycling events and there will be the temporary venue to host handball. is the city’s main exhibition and convention center, next to the Olympic and Paralympic Village and within five minutes of . Riocentro pavilions will be the site of Olympic competition in weightlifting, boxing, badminton and table tennis. Just a little further away, in the neighborhood, is the beach-side and the start and finish point of the Olympic road cycling time-trial events. The is just north of Marapendi Lake and will welcome the return of the sport for the first time since 1904. After the Games, the venue will be the city’s first public golf course. is the second largest cluster of Olympic venues behind Barra. Nine venues in the area will host 11 Olympic sports and four Paralympic sports. Many of the venues were built for the 2007 Pan American Games and are being repurposed for the 2016 Olympics. Deodoro venues include the Olympic Equestrian Centre, Olympic Shooting Centre and Olympic Hockey Centre. The will hold early games in the basketball tournament. Modern pentathlon events will also be held in the various Deodoro venues. The new X-Park will include the Whitewater Stadium for canoe slalom, the Olympic BMX Centre and the . will host rugby sevens’ Olympic debut. Rugby was previously last included in the 1924 Olympic Games in the rugby union (15s) format. Earlier this year, both the USA Rugby Men’s and Women’s Sevens National Teams qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games. The Maracanã zone features the namesake Maracanã stadium, home to Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as the final rounds of the soccer tournaments. The 2007 Pan American Games brought a renovation to the Julio de Lamare Aquatics Centre and the Maracanãzinho (or ‘Little Maracanã’) within the Maracanã complex. The Lamare Aquatics Centre will stage part of the 2016 Olympic water polo tournament and the Maracanãzinho is home to volleyball competition. Also in the area is Sambódromo, typically known for the carnival parade, but will instead host the start and finish of the Olympic marathons and archery events. The Olympic Stadium was originally built for the 2007 Pan American Games and will stage track and field events and some early soccer matches. Copacabana will provide the courses for the Olympic marathon swimming and the triathlon’s swimming section. The Olympic triathlon running section will stretch along the waterfront and cycling section will start and finish at , as will the cycling road race event. Lagoa Stadium at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas will stage the rowing and canoe/kayak competitions. Marina da Glória will be the venue for sailing events. The Beach Volleyball Arena is a temporary venue right on Copacabana beach and is expected to be one of the most iconic locations during the Rio 2016 Games, especially given the popularity of the sport in Brazil. Team USA dominated the medal count in the 2012 London Games with 104 total medals, 46 of which were gold. Numerous U.S. Olympic Team Trials events will take place in the months leading up to the Games next summer to determine which athletes will represent Team USA in Rio. For CVOTC resident athletes, there are some other important dates over the course of the next year in addition the regular World Cup and World Series schedules. The first nomination shoot of Archery Olympic Trials will take place alongside the Texas Shootout Tournament from September 4-7. The top 16 male and female athletes will continue on to the second nomination shoot in April 2016, which will then narrow the field to the top eight men and top eight women. The final nomination shoot in June 2016 will determine the final ranking. Three men are eligible for the U.S. Team and one female spot has been secured in the 2016 Olympic Games. The women’s team will have one last chance to qualify a full team later in 2016. The U.S. Olympic BMX Team will be named through a combination of points rankings and an Olympic Trials event. The 2016 BMX Power Rankings started in July of this year with the 2015 UCI BMX World Championships and will carry through the 2016 UCI BMX World Championships in May 2016, including all World Cups in between and National Championships. An Olympic Trials event is scheduled to be contested in Chula Vista in June 2016, to determine one male member of the U.S. Olympic Team. A maximum of three men and two women will represent Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games. The U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials event will be held from July 1-10, 2016, in Eugene, Oregon and the Paralympic Track & Field Team Trials will be held June 30-July 2, 2016, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Paralympic Games. One Year Out By Jamie Apgar, CVOTC Athlete & Community Relations Intern

The countdown begins as the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games are officially under the one year mark. Less than 365 days from now floods of athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators will make their way to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for the 15th edition of the Paralympic Games.

The Opening Ceremony will kick off on September 7, 2016, in the Maracanã Stadium and finish with the Closing Ceremony on September 18. Over the course of 11 days, a grand total of 528 medal events will be contested, including 264 men’s events, 226 women’s events and 38 mixed competitions. A total of 4,350 Paralympic athletes from 178 countries hope to claim gold in one of 23 sports.

As with the Olympic Games, the Paralympic competition venues will be clustered into four main zones of Rio - Barra, Copacabana, Deodoro, and Maracanã.

The Barra zone will be the heart of the Rio 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Games. It will include the three main sporting areas of the Olympic Park, Pontal and Riocentro and will be home to 13 Paralympic sports as well as the Paralympic Village. The Olympic Park, which will be converted to an Olympic Training Center post-Games, will host 10 Paralympic events across eight venues, making it the largest concentration of sporting facilities. Three Carioca Arenas within Olympic Park will hold wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, boccia and judo while the Tennis Centre will host soccer 5-a-side and wheelchair tennis. The Olympic Park will also feature an Olympic Velodrome for track cycling and the Olympic Aquatics Stadium for swimming. Rounding out Olympic Park is the Olympic Arena, originally constructed for the 2007 Pan American Games, which will host wheelchair basketball. The temporary Future Arena will hold the goalball competition. The beachside location of Pontal will be the start and finish point of road cycling while the Riocentro location will include three event pavilions for powerlifting, table tennis and sitting volleyball.

Deodoro follows behind Barra with four Paralympic sporting venues. This zone’s new facility is the Youth Arena which will hold wheelchair fencing. The Equestrian Centre and Shooting Centre are existing sites built in 2007 for the Pan and Parapan American Games and will host both of those sports’ Paralympic competitions. The only temporary facility found in this zone will be Deodoro Stadium for 7-a-side soccer.

Copacabana, most commonly known for its long stretches of sandy beaches, will have three main sporting venues. Fort Copacabana will be home to the Paralympic triathlon swimming course while the running and cycling portions stretch across the Copacabana waterfront. Lagoa Stadium, found in the heart of Rio, will feature scenic backdrops during the canoe and rowing competitions. Marina da Glória will be home to Paralympic sailing.

The Maracana zone will feature the Paralympic Archery competitions at Sambódromo, home to the legendary Rio Carnival Parade. The Olympic Stadium will be the main stage for Paralympic track & field events.

The 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio marks not only the first Paralympic Games in South America, but the first appearance in the Paralympic program for the sports of canoe and triathlon. To make sure all of the events run as smoothly as possible, there are a series of test events scheduled from August 2015 – May 2016. These test events will help to simulate the actual competitions and test all the security, operations, facilities, and utilities that will need to be in full use come Rio 2016. The United States Paralympic Team will be decided through international rankings for some sports and through trials events for others. Many CVOTC resident athletes will take part in the U.S. Paralympics Track & Field Team Trials in Charlotte, North Carolina, from June 30 – July 2, 2016 as the last step on the road to Rio.

The concept of the Paralympic Games dates back to when Dr. Ludwig Guttman organized a sporting competition, The Stoke- Mandeville Games for the Paralyzed, as a rehabilitation program for British World War II veterans on the same day as the 1948 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in London. Success of this program continued momentum throughout the years and led to the first official Paralympic Games in Rome, Italy, in 1960. Since then the Paralympics have expanded to include a wide variety of physical disabilities beyond paralysis. Since 1988, the Paralympic Games are held parallel to the Olympic Games, beginning approximately two weeks after the close of the Olympic Games in the same host city and with the same excitement and fanfare.

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First, we have two new staff members to introduce. In Chula Vista, Liz Fusco has successfully completed her dietetic registration and is now contracted part-time to support the team and endurance sports programs. We happily welcome Liz back – many athletes at CVOTC may remember her from her student days. In Colorado Springs, Rob Skinner has joined the team, replacing Jenn Gibson. We’re excited to have him join our team!

Second, a wealth of information is available on the teamusa.org/nutrition website, including fact sheets, recipes, and athlete plate handouts for different training intensities. Beyond the main website, the Sports Dietitians also deliver nutrition tips, recipes, and news to keep you on top of your nutrition game via twitter and Instagram. Check out the links and sites listed below to follow us! 1. Team USA Nutrition Website: www.teamusa.org/nutrition 2. Team USA Nutrition Twitter: @Nutr4TeamUSA 3. Team USA Nutrition Instagram: @nutr4teamusa Finally, since it’s been in the news a lot lately, we thought it would be a great time for a national nutrition update! This year, experts reviewed the typical American diet for nutritional shortfalls and made recommendations for improvements. These updates will be reflected in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which will be published later this year. The guidelines outline optimal nutrition and lifestyle practices for all Americans. While they may not be written specifically for athletes, the emphasis on a whole foods approach and choosing high quality nutrients is critical for performance, recovery and overall health.

What are the shortfalls of the American diet? 1. Not enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains or dairy foods 2. Too much red meat, processed meat, saturated fat, sodium and sugar Due to these dietary patterns, the typical American diet is not providing enough vitamin A, D, E, C, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium and fiber, which are critical for health maintenance and prevention of chronic diseases. Which controversial foods and nutrients may have health benefits? 1. Coffee: Moderate intake may lower risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease 2. Fat: Experts no longer recommend limiting intake to 35% of total calories 3. Cholesterol: Dietary cholesterol does not impact the blood cholesterol of most people What changes can athletes make to meet recommendations? 1. Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and dairy foods 2. Limit red and processed meat, refined grains, added sugars, saturated fat 3. Incorporate healthy fats, especially from vegetables, nuts, egg yolks and seafood 4. If consuming coffee, be aware that cream and sugar contribute calories without any real health benefits A few clarifications about the guidelines are necessary. First, even though limits on dietary fat intake are more relaxed than in the past, fat should not take priority over carbohydrates and protein in an athlete’s diet. Fat contributes more calories than protein and carbohydrates, and is less critical for immediate performance benefits. The most health benefits will come from incorporating healthy fat sources, such as plants, nuts, and seeds. Additionally, egg yolks not only contribute healthy fats, but also supply vitamins, minerals and protein. Regarding salt intake, unlike sedentary individuals who may benefit from reducing salt intake from processed foods, athletes that sweat heavily need to replace this electrolyte to optimize performance and health. For more ways to apply these guidelines to your diet, check out the online resources and recommendations made by the USOC Sport Dietitians.

NGB Training Programs. National Teams The CVOTC currently hosts NGB resident athlete training programs for archery, BMX, field hockey (men), rugby 7s (men & women), track & field and Paralympic track & field in preparation for upcoming world cup and world championship events.

Archery --- BMX --- Field Hockey --- Rugby 7s --- Track & Field --- Paralympic Track & Field

GET INVOLVED. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS BMX --- Chula Vista BMX allows athletes of all ages to practice and compete at one of the best venues in the country. For more information go to www.chulabmx.com

Archery --- Roadrunner Archery Club makes it possible to practice and learn the sport of archery from the nation’s best. For more information go to www.roadrunnerarchery.com or call 760-215-3930

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Venue. Chula Vista BMX Renovation & Dirt Park Chula Vista BMX track operator and former CVOTC resident athlete Tyler Brown recently took shovels to the dirt and soil-tac to the surface of what is considered one of the best and most technically-challenging amateur BMX tracks in the United States. Since most of the track is dirt, it is possible to re-build it on a fairly regular basis by lifting up the top later of dirt, re-shaping the jumps and covering it again with soil-tac, the glue-like substance that holds the dirt in place.

“We recently rebuilt Chula Vista BMX and what an awesome rebuild it was! The good thing about not only running a track, but riding it as well is you can see first-hand all the things that went right and what went wrong from previous builds,” said Brown. “With this rebuild, we tried to enhance the positive while fixing the negative. It was very important to us to build a world- class track that the best riders in the world would enjoy, but also focus on building the grassroots of the sport and making sure the track is fun and safe for everyone!”

The Chula Vista BMX track is open to the public on Tuesdays for both practice & racing (Pro practice is from 4:30 – 5:30 pm; open practice from 5:30 – 7:00 pm and racing immediately follows; cost is $10/person). Saturday practice costs $5 and is held from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Tyler runs a clinic on Thursdays with three levels (beginner/novice, intermediate and advanced) at a rate of $20/lesson. Rental equipment is available for first-timers who want to make sure that they like it before investing in their own gear.

The Chula Vista Dirt Park, located to the south of the main Chula Vista BMX track, features jumps and space for skills that can’t be perfected on a conventional BMX racing track alone. It was opened to the public earlier this year and has proved to be popular.

“It is so important to develop not just the speed of the riders on the race track, but the skills needed to progress in the sport and that is exactly the idea behind the Chula Vista Dirt Park, plus its pretty fun to ride as well!” added Brown.

The Dirt Park is open on Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm and on Saturdays from 12:00 – 2:00 pm for $5/person per session. There is also a skills clinic held on Monday evenings for beginner and advanced riders at a cost of $20/lesson; however, rental equipment is unfortunately not available at the Dirt Park.

For more information about the Chula Vista BMX program, including information about private parties and schedule changes, visit www.ChulaBMX.com and follow @ChulaVistaBMX on Twitter.

Photo credits: above - Chula Vista BMX track at sunset by Tyler Brown instagram (@ tylerbrown316) & right - Dirt Park at dusk by Chula Vista BMX Twitter (@ChulaVistaBMX)

Venue. Dining Hall Update The dining hall recently underwent a minor renovation with updates to benefit both athletes, dining hall staff and also the environment. New refrigeration pans were added to the salad bar line to keep lettuce, veggies, cold cuts and cheese fresh and cold. The new refrigeration pans replaced ice trays that previously needed to be re-stocked with ice before each meal. The pan system saves water because ice isn’t used on a daily basis and the system also is less labor-intesive for the kitchen staff who no longer need to reload the ice before each meal.

A new stainless steel tray ledge was added around the perimeter of the dining hall and will be easier to clean, is more sanitary and has a more up-to-date look than the previous ridged tray line.

A few extra and unused storage cabinets were removed from the entryway, which were previously found above the silverware. The newly opened wall now has a cleaner look and the freshly-painted red trim provides a pop of color.

The true crowd-pleaser, however, is the new smoothie machine. With space for two different flavors, one typically with yogurt and one dairy-free option, athletes can count on a cold and nutritious fruit-based beverage during mealtimes and before or after training.

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Athletes in Competition. Results ARCHERY – World Archery Championships July 26 – August 2...... Copenhagen, Denmark The men’s recurve team of Brady Ellison, Collin Klimitchek and Zach Garrett faced a tough China team in the bronze medal match on August 2. With the score at 4-2, Team USA needed a win to force a tiebreaker and fell short. While they didn’t earn a medal, the team came away from the tournament with full Rio 2016 Olympic men’s team quota slots.

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS – Belgian Open July 28 - August 1 ...... Namur, Belgium David Wagner faced Australian Dylan Alcott in the single quad finals on August 1. Alcott took the first set winning 6-4, but Wagner countered by winning the second 6-4. After a tough third set Wagner ultimately took second place. In the quad doubles finals, Wagner along with Nick Taylor competed against the German duo of Jamie Burdekin and Andy Lapthorne. Wagner and Taylor claimed the title with two quick sets of 6-4 and 6-3.

ARCHERY – World Cup Stage 3 August 11-16...... Wroclaw, Poland Collin Klimitchek had a bye through the first round of the men’s recurve individual competition, but was eliminated in the third round. Brady Ellison, Sean McLaughlin and Zach Garrett each had a bye through the first two rounds and went on to win their third round matches. Ellison lost a close match in the fourth round while McLaughlin and Garrett each won theirs to face each other in the quarterfinals. Garrett came away with the win and went on to win his semifinal match, before a loss in the final, winning the silver. On the women’s individual recurve event, LaNola Pritchard and Khatuna Lorig each had a bye in the first round and won their second round matches, though Lorig fell in her third round match while Pritchard hung on to a win. Mackenzie Brown had byes through the first two rounds and won her third round match. Brown continued her winning streak and walked away with the World Cup individual gold. The Mixed Team of Brown and Klimitchek fell to Belarus in the quarterfinal round after having beaten Iran in the first round. Both the Men’s Team of Klimitchek, Ellison and McLaughlin and the Women’s Team of Lorig, Pritchard and Brown reached their respective finals and won their respective gold medals.

BMX – UCI BMX Supercross World Cup 3 August 15-16...... Engelholm, Sweden Alise Post and Felicia Stancil raced to the first two spots on the podium at round three of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup. Post took the lead right out of the gate and did not relinquish it. She crossed the line for the win right ahead of Stancil and Australian Lauren Reynolds. Dani George placed fifth for the USA. In the men’s main event, Corben Sharrah finished in sixth place and Connor Fields finished in seventh. The supercross medals were the only ones awarded in Sweden after strong winds delayed and eventually cancelled the Time Trial Superfinals on Saturday.

TRACK & FIELD – IAAF World Championships August 22-30...... Beijing, China Joe Kovacs auto-qualified for the final on his second throw, launching the shot 21.36m and securing his spot in the final. He won the World Champion title and the gold medal with a 21.93m throw. Tia Brooks had a best throw of 17.71m in the women’s shot put, which landed her in 13th place and just short of qualifying for the final. Sean Furey had a best throw of 75.01m in the qualifying round, which unfortunately did not allow him to make the final. Whitney Ashley qualified for the women’s discus final with a throw of 60.88m. In the finals, she threw 61.05m on her best throw for ninth place. In the long jump qualifying round, Jeff Henderson had a dominant first jump of 8.36m, which was far enough to automatically qualify for the final. Mike Hartfield was not far behind, qualifying on his second jump with a distance on 8.13m. In the finals, both CVOTC athletes hit a stroke of bad luck with Hartfield fouling on all three attempts and Henderson fouling twice while reaching 7.95m on his fair jump, which placed them in 12th and ninth place, respectively. On the women’s side, Brittney Reese also had a tough run in the qualifying round with her best jump being 6.39m for 12th place in the qualifications. Unfortunately, that jump was not far enough to go through to the finals. Will Claye had a best triple jump distance of 16.41m, which unfortunately was not far enough to advance to the finals as he finished 10th in his qualifying heat. Jared Schuurmans threw 57.74m in the men’s discus qualification round, which was not far enough to make it through to the final. At the end of day one in the decathlon event, Jeremy Taiwo racked up 4,244 points and was in 12th place overall. In the individual events, Jeremy’s best finish was in third for the high jump, clearing 2.10m. Jeremy continued onto day two, competing in the 110m hurdles and the discus throw events, but was not feeling up to par and withdrew from the competition prior to the pole vault event.

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Road to Rio. San Diego Tour Stop The Road to Rio Tour stopped at the B Street Pier in downtown San Diego on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 to build excitement for the upcoming Olympic & Paralympic Games, which are both now less than a year away. This was the second stop of the Road to Rio Tour presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance and was held in conjunction with the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge, so it was fitting that a sand sculpture was created to welcome Team USA fans.

The San Diego tour stop was headlined by Olympic champion gymnast Nastia Liukin and Olympic champion diver Greg Louganis, among other Olympic legends.

From the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center, Lex Gillette & Wesley Williams were featured on the first day as were javelin thrower Cyrus Hostetler and rugby athlete Bui Baravilala. They each started their appearance with a Q&A on the long jump platform, talking about their training and eating habits as well their favorite athletic moment to date. Perry Baker from men’s rugby came out to the tour on the second day, joining water polo Olympian Courtney Mathewson and Olympic champion rower Susan Francia. They all spent some time signing autographs and taking pictures with fans.

The Road to Rio Tour touches down next in Boston at the Head of the Charles Regatta on October 17-18 for the last stop of 2015. The Road to Rio Tour will resume in 2016 with the first stop being in Los Angeles.

For more information and to watch the re-cap video from the Road to Rio Tour – San Diego stop, visit www.TeamUSA.org/RoadtoRio.

Athletes in Training. Upcoming camps Triathlon – Collegiate Recruit Program Training...... August 24 - September 30 BMX – International Athlete Training (Australia & New Zealand)...... August 24 - October 8 Rugby – Men’s 7s August High Performance Camp...... August 30 - September 5 Rugby – Men’s U-20 7s Training Camp...... August 30 - September 5 Track & Field – Paralympic Track & Field World Championships Prep Camp...... September 3-9 Cycling – BMX Supercross Prep Camp 3...... September 7-23 Track & Field – BMW Racing Wheelchair Testing...... September 9-19 Field Hockey – Argentina Men’s Team Training Camp...... September 10-21 Cycling – BMX International Athlete Training ...... September 10-27 Rugby – Women’s Elite Camp 1...... September 13-18 Track & Field – Paralympic Track & Field World Championships Prep Camp...... September 23-28 Rugby – Men’s 7s High Performance Camp...... September 24-27

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