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THE g r o . a s u m a e t . w w w S K N A t B n e d E i I s e L r L P I s W n a i M p O m R y l F O 9 . R 0 S E . 0 U T 2 T E y r L a u A r b e F / y r a u n a J U.S. Olympians President Willie Banks and become bullish on 2009. In the Olympic Spirit! As you can see, the year of the Ox will be very exciting. Let’s take this opportunity to strengthen our resolve let us know by emailing Cindy Stinger at [email protected]. hope to host interactive seminars or clinics for the athletes. IfOlympic youlegends, would and likewe will to providebe programa partmaterials of and theinformation activities about theplease U.S. Olympians.seniorourathletes Olympicwithan experience. WeWe willhaveautograph alsosignings pictureand sessions with Finally,ourorganization will have bootha atthe 2009 Senior Games inSan Francisco in Augusttoprovide pians will travel to Washington, D.C. , to lobby for the funding to keep this worthwhile program operating.this period, and many of the athletes have earned college degrees and Olympiclion in scholarshipsmedals. for Olympic Soon, athletes a sinceteam 2001. Hundredsof Olymof athletes have received scholarships during man Bart Stupak and Wisconsin Congressman Dave Obey, the federalsports government that are hasnot supportedprovided by nearlycollegiate $9 scholarshipmil programs. Thanks to the effortssupport theOlympicof ScholarshipMichigan Program Congressthatprovides scholarships Olympiansto andfuture Olympians in future.Accordingly, theOlympiansthe oftohelp stepping uptoare bound duty weareOlympians weAs alumni from around the world in an effort to find joint programs that will benefit our members. extremelyhelpful to the Chicago 2016 efforts. Secondly, the U.S. Olympians Associationwill host Olympic caninfluence the bidding for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. successfulA SportAccord could be importantuniversetheThisissport.reasons: two offor first,will meet international we sports figures who Colo. Almostevery Olympic sports executive in the world will ascend Denver,on Denver in to hosted talk about be“SportAccord” issues calledwillimportantmeetingfacing very a year this of MarchSecondly, in Carol Lewis for her efforts in establishing this strong relationship for the benefit of both organizations. on causes they feel are important to our competing athletes. I would bethe remissweight if of I ourdid notgood thanknames Vicein the Presidentmovement. Now, for thefind commonfirst discussion time points the and open lines AACof communication. can reachOur strength out comes from to our numbers us and for support Our joint meeting was supported by the leadership of the USOC, including CEO Jim Scherr. Weansand Pan wereAmerican ableGames competitorsto and its existence ismandated bythe AmateurSports Actof1978. group working for the benefit of the U.S. Olympic Committee. The group represents Olympians, Paralympi ONCE AN OLYMPIAN ALWAYS AN OLYMPIAN, AN ALWAYS OLYMPIAN AN ONCE Advisory Council (AAC) for the first time. The AAC is a very importantmeetingthejointwith Athletesa OlympiansinDecemberU.S. andmettheFirst,in influential tion. Withthis newsletter there are a few things to report that are significant to our organiza Olympic Spirit! greatdothingscommunity.ourto in nothingIfshould“bullish” elsewebe all the on hope you will join me in taking the year by the “horns” and finding couragetry, anddauntingthisais strengthtime formany Americans.2009,Inthe(oryearbull) theox ofI I truly hope that you had a Happy New Year! With all the challenges that face our coun NEVER FORMER NEVER PAST NEVER FORMER NEVER ------the winners of the 2008 USOC Awards

MICHAEL PHELPS, , NATALIE COUGHLIN, ERIN POPOVICH, AND THE U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM GARNER U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AWARDS FOR 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Representing 15 gold, seven silver and four bronze medals among them, the winners of the 2008 USOC Awards capti- vated Americans’ hearts and minds during the 2008 Olym- pic and Paralympic Games in . Swimmer Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) has been named the USOC Sports- Man of the Year, gymnast Nastia Liukin (Parker, Texas) and swimmer Natalie Coughlin (Vallejo, Calif.) have been named co-winners of SportsWoman of the Year, swimmer Michael Phelps Erin Popovich (Silverbow, Mont.) has been named Para- lympian of the Year and the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team has been named Team of the Year.

“Through their actions both on and off the field of play in Beijing and throughout 2008, these athletes truly represent the best of what the has to offer and make us all proud to be Americans,” USOC Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr said. “Their achievements were central to the narrative of the largest Modern Olympic and Paralympic Games in history, and we at the USOC are proud to an- nounce this year’s recipients of SportsMan, SportsWoman, Nastia Liukin Paralympian and Team of the Year.”

Phelps made history by winning eight gold medals in Beijing for a career total of 16 Olympic medals, including 14 gold medals and distinguishing himself as one of the most deco- rated Olympians of all time. In Beijing alone, he set seven World Records, eight American Records, and eight Olympic Records. He won gold in the 400-meter individual medley, 400-meter free relay, 200-meter freestyle, 200-meter but- Natalie Coughlin terfly, 800-meter free relay, 200-meter individual medley, 100-meter butterfly and 400-meter medley relay. At the U.S. Olympic Team Trials leading up to the , he set two World Records, two American Records, and two U.S. THE Open Records. Phelps was recently named Sports Illus- trated’s 2008 Sportsman of the Year and AP’s Male Athlete of the Year.

With a tie vote, Liukin and Coughlin share honors as this year’s SportsWoman of the Year. Liukin won five medals at the Olympic Games, including a gold medal for all-around, becoming just the third U.S. woman in history to win the Erin Popovich

2 January/February 2009 Official Newsletter of the U.S.Olympians Olympic all-around title. Her five gold medals in 100-meter freestyle (Wheaton, Ill.), Riley medals, which included three silver (S7), 400-meter freestyle (S7), Salmon (League City, Texas), Clay for team, balance beam and uneven 100-meter breaststroke (SB7) and Stanley (Honolulu, ) and bars and a bronze for floor exercise, 200-meter individual medley (SM7) Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.). tied the U.S. gymnastics record of along with silver medals in 50-meter Ranked No. 3 in the world heading five medals at one Olympic Games butterfly (S7) and 50-meter freestyle into Beijing, the team defeated No. 1 Brazil, No. 2 Russia, No. 4 Bulgaria and No. 5 Serbia. The same team of players qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games by winning the NORCECA Continential Qualifier in January 2008 in Puerto Rico. The team’s vic- tory in Beijing capped an emotional Olympic Games for head coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New “Reach for Zealand), whose father- the stars… U.S. Men’s NATIONAL Volleyball Team in-law was attacked set by Mary Lou Retton in 1984 and (S7). Popovich has also been hon- and killed in Beijing shortly after There are no matched by Shannon Miller in 1992. ored by Swimming World magazine. the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 limits!!!” In 2005 Popovich was named the Olympic Games. Equally as impressive, swimmer Women’s Sports Foundation’s Indi- - Sara DeCosta Coughlin set five American Records vidual SportsWoman of the Year and The USOC SportsMan and Sports- (ice hockey, 1998, and one Olympic record on her way won an ESPY award for Best Female Woman of the Year awards have been ‘02) to becoming the first American wom- Athlete with a Disability. presented annually since 1974 to the an in any Olympic sport to win six top overall male and female athlete medals in one Olympiad and bring- The 2008 Team of the Year did not from within the USOC member ing her career total to 11 Olympic lose a match at the Olympic Games organizations. The team award was medals. She earned a gold medal in in Beijing. The U.S. Men’s National added in 1996 and the Paralympian 100-meter backstroke, silver medals Olympic Volleyball Team won the of the Year was awarded for the first in 400-meter free relay and 400-me- gold medal -- and the first U.S. time in 2004. Winners are selected ter medley relay, and bronze medals indoor volleyball gold medal since from the individual female and male in the 200-meter individual medley, 1988 with teammates (Fort athlete of the year and team of the 100-meter freestyle and 800-meter Wayne, Ind.), Gabe Gardner (San year nominations of the USOC and free relay. Clemente, Calif.), Kevin Hansen National Governing Bodies for the (Newport Beach, Calif.), Tom Hoff Olympic, Pan American, Affiliated In her third Paralympic Games, (Park Ridge, Ill.), Rich Lambourne and Disabled Sports Organizations Popovich collected four gold medals (Tustin, Calif.), (Alpine, within the U.S. Olympic Movement. and two silver for a career total of 14 Calif.), (Palmdale, Ca- gold medals. In Beijing she earned lif.), (Richmond, Va.),

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sport represent Chicago 2016.” of the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Conner, a Chicago-area native, will lead Games in Beijing. Recruitment contin- the domestic effort of the bid. The only ues now – with every athlete essential American male gymnast to win gold to help demonstrate to the IOC that we medals at every level of national and in- continue to give back to our communi- ternational competition, he qualified for ties and are committed to promoting three Olympic teams (1976, 1980 and the Olympic Movement. 1984) and helped lead the U.S. Men’s Team to the gold medal in . That is why Conner, Comaneci, Holmes, and staff with the sport and Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci “Being an Olympian is an honor and athlete relations department at Chicago a responsibility that keeps on giv- 2016, are again appealing to all of you – ing beyond the Games,” Conner said. even those of you who signed up two or “Working with young athletes and being three years ago – to ensure you update involved with the Olympic Movement is your athlete profile and also that you a life-long gift. As ambassadors of the reach out to a fellow Olympian and sign bid, Nadia, April and I will encourage him or her up at our revised Chicago other national and international Olympi- 2016 Athlete Central Web site at: www. ans and Paralympians to participate and chicago2016.org/athletes. help bring the Games back to the United April Holmes States in 2016.” SPRING AND SUMMER ATHLETE NEEDS Comaneci will focus on international The final Chicago 2016 Bid Book tech- “Persistence NEW ATHLETE RECRUITMENT outreach. Comaneci scored seven nical plan is at the printers for delivery can change AMBASSADORS NAMED perfect 10s at the 1976 Olympic Games to the IOC by Feb. 12. So sign up to Bart Conner, Nadia Comaneci and in Montreal, winning three gold med- help today! Volunteers are needed for failure into April Holmes have been named Athlete als, one silver and one bronze. She outreach activities at SportAccord in Recruitment Ambassadors for Chicago added two golds and two silvers at the March in Denver, Colo., and at the IOC extraordinary 2016 to help encourage more athletes to 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow and Evaluation Commission visit to Chicago achievement.” sign up to support the bid efforts. With received the IOC Olympic Order – the April 2–8. Chicago Mayor Richard M. slightly more than eight months to go highest award given by the IOC – in Daley also announced a new initiative at - Matt Biondi until the International Olympic Commit- 1984 and 2004 to become the youngest the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter (swimming, 1984, tee makes its final decision of the host and only two-time recipient. Meeting held on Jan. 17. ‘88, ‘92) city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralym- pic Games, support in this last phase is Holmes will guide Paralympian recruit- Mayor Daley’s plan activates his fellow crucial to help engage the community in ment. Holmes lost part of her left leg in mayors to engage with Olympians and Chicago’s Games plan and to increase a train accident in 2001 but went on to Paralympians in their communities to fo- awareness of the Olympic Movement win the gold medal in the 100 meters in cus on Olympic Day on June 23 through and its ideals. Beijing seven years later. She is the cur- hosting such events as an Olympic skills rent world record-holder in her classifi- competition or an Olympic Day Run, “Bart, Nadia and April reached the cation in the 100-, 200- and 400-meters, and to promote World Sport Chicago’s pinnacle of their sports at the Olympic and she claimed bronze in the “Urban Youth Sports Initiative.” The and Paralympic Games,” said Patrick at the Paralympic Games in in U.S. Olympic Committee has teamed G. Ryan, chairman and CEO of Chicago 2004 with an American Record. with Chicago 2016 to help support 2016. “We – along with the Interna- outreach efforts for the mayors and will tional Olympic Committee – believe ATHLETE NUMBERS INCREASE look to the respective U.S. Olympians that athletes should be involved at every WITH BEIJING GAMES Associations chapters to help locate level of the bid process. I can think of Athlete recruitment increased 35 percent athletes in your areas. no better way to engage them than to in the periods from April to June 2008 have three outstanding ambassadors of and July to September 2008 in the wake

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THE champion who won Olympic silver and bronze bronze and silver Olympic won who champion world five-time and U.S. nine-time a Kwan, 2010. 3, May through Sports and ness Fit Physical on Council President’s the to Felix, and Allyson Kwan Michelle Olympians including people, 18 appointed Bush President Former ‘02) 1998, skating, (figure Kwan Michelle ‘08) 2004, (athletics, Felix Allyson Meeting. Annual 2008 Field’s USA& Track with conjunction in Nev., Reno, in Resort Legacy Silver the at held Ceremony Induction Fame USATFof and Hall AwardsOwens Jesse the at honored was Jones (USATF). Yearthe Field USA& of by Track ian Athlete VisaHumanitar the named been has Jones Lolo champion WorldIndoor and Olympian 2008 mer, sum past this Iowa of state native her in victims flood to contributions significant making After 2008) (athletics, Jones Lolo IN A L January/February 2009 January/February lum olo Jones Hono ni ni r N ews , , STEPHANIE BrownTaft - - - Official Newsletter of the the of Newsletter Official meeting. meeting. USATF’s annual -based the of part as Nev., Reno, in 6 Dec. presented were awards The 2008. in athletes American top sport’s the Awards Owens as Jesse the for Trafton Brown Stephanie and Clay Bryan alists med gold Olympic selected Field USA& Track ‘08) 2004, (athletics, Clay Bryan ‘08) 2004, (athletics, Trafton Brown Stephanie Miles. Les coach football LSU and Phelps, Digger coach basketball Dame Notre former Minaya, Omar manager Yorkgeneral New Mets Labonte, Bobby driver NASCAR Manning, Eli quarterback ants Gi were president the by nominated also others in Among August. Games Olympic Beijing the at field & track in silver a and gold a won Felix administration. Bush the for envoy diplomacy public a as served has also skating, figure in medals on U.S.Olympians - - Alumni News

American Kanokogi, women’s the honor of the rising sun, is judo, where she became the first judo pioneer, decorated by both amazing and humbling.” female to be invited to practice at Japanese emperor the main dojo with the men. The 73-year-old New York na- tive is credited with laying the After returning to the United foundation of women’s competi- States, she was the U.S. judo tive judo, especially its entrance coach for four years starting in into the Olympic Games, where 1976 and dedicated herself to it made its ensuring that women could enter official debut in the competitions. 1992 Olympic Games. She organized the first female “I hope you will accept this judo World Championship at award, not just as a recognition New York’s Madison Square of your achievements, but also Garden in 1980. Rena “Rusty” Kanokogi, as a symbol of the strong bonds the highest-ranking American of friendship you have forged Following the establishment of “Every day woman in judo, was decorated between the people of Japan and national women’s judo matches, you must do with a prestigious civilian honor the United States,” Ambassador Kanokogi continued to pressure better than bestowed by the Japanese gov- Sakurai said. the IOCfor women’s inclusion in ernment for her work in creating the global arena. the day female U.S. national and Olym- Born in Brooklyn, Kanokogi before – pic judo competitions. began practicing the full contact While men’s judo became an fast.” martial art in the late 1950s, a official sport at the Tokyo 1964 Kanokogi, a seventh degree time when women were prohib- Olympic Games, women judoka, -Jean-Claude black-belt often referred to as the ited from competing in judo. with Kanokogi’s help, debuted Killy (skiing, “mother of women’s judo,” was in a demonstration in the 1968/France) given the Emperor’s Order of the She was often the lone female 1988 Olympic Games and Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Ro- sparring with men in the New women’s judo became an official sette in a ceremony at the official York area interstate clubs. When entry four years later in Barce- residence of the Japanese consul she entered competitive matches, lona. general in New York, Motoatsu she disguised herself as a male, Sakurai. only to have her victories and Kanokogi, president of New York medals confiscated by officials State Judo Inc., was inducted into “This is the happiest day of my once her sex was discovered. the International Women’s Sports life,” Kanokogi said. “The honor In 1962, Kanokogi traveled to Hall of Fame in 1994. bestowed upon me by the emper- Tokyo to practice at the Kodo- or and the government of Japan, kan, the world headquarters of

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THE sive winning streaks in the athletic world, Moses Moses world, athletic the in streaks winning sive impres most the of one Blazing Games. Olympic 1976 the in medal gold first his win to later, and hurdles 400-meter the in Record an American set to on went He Olympic Team Trials. U.S. first his be would what for train to way own his designed -- heart at scientist a -- Moses program, field & track no had Morehouse, Moses’college, When Moses. Edwin medalist gold Olympic honored and 20, November on Harlem in Center Culture Hop Hip The at held was tion Awardsceremony Distinc and Honor of Men Annual third The ‘88) ‘84, ‘80, 1976, (athletics, Moses Edwin 1932. since Olympics the in medal gold discus the win to woman American first the was Trafton Brown 2008. in champion WorldIndoor the was also He Beijing. in Games Olympic the at world the in score highest the posting lon, decath the in champion Olympic the is Clay A Ed January/February 2009 January/February lum win Mose,Anit ni ni N ews a L z, JuliePa. DeFrantz, risien - - Official Newsletter of the the of Newsletter Official - ter’s work to “inspire fairness and ensure that all all that ensure and fairness “inspire to work ter’s cen the admired long has she that adding tion, recogni the by honored was she said DeFrantz justice. and equality for struggle the in barriers long-standing eradicating and girls, and women of rights civil the ensuring to dedicated individuals recognizes which — AwardJustice of Pursuit Leibman J. Abby the with DeFrantz presented organization The sports. in minorities and women children, for opportunities creating and accessible more athletics making in work her for DeFrantz L. Anita Olympian honored Women’sCenter Law California The ‘80) 1976, (rowing DeFrantz L. Anita medals. gold Championship Worldtwo and bronze, Olympic an medals, gold Olympic two Worldof Records, Book Guinness The in place a him earning finals, them of 107 wins, consecutive 122 with career his finished U.S.Olympians - - Alumni News

girls and women are free to accomplish their dreams on a Chuck Ferries (skiing, 1960, ‘64)

socially and economically-level playing field.” Long time U.S. Ski Team supporter and Olympian Chuck

Ferries is among the list of five individuals who were in-

DeFrantz won a bronze medal in the Montreal 1976 ducted to the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame

Olympic Games as a member of the U.S. women’s eight- as part of its Class of 2008. Ferries was honored at the

oared shell, and has served since 1987 as president of the 32nd annual Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame

LA84 Foundation, a non-profit organization created by Induction Gala on Oct. 18, 2008, in Denver, Colo.

the surplus from the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games.

Andrea Wieland (field hockey, 1996)

Under her leadership, the foundation has been the top CEO of the International Center for Performance and

supporter of youth sports programs in Southern Califor- Health (ICPH), Andrea Wieland was inducted to The

nia, investing more than $177 million in programs that University of Iowa’s Athletic Hall of Fame for the class

have served more than 2 million young people. of 2008-09. “This is an extraordinary honor to be voted into such a distinguished group of Hawkeyes,” Wieland “I’m trying DeFranz is also a senior member of the International said. I had an exceptional athletic and academic expe- to do the best Olympic Committee and was the first woman to be rience at Iowa thanks to the athletic leadership of Dr. I can. I’m not

elected Vice President of the IOC in 103 years of its Christine Grant, Womens’ Athletic Director, head Coach concerned

existence. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Beth Beglin, the entire athletic department and coach- about

the U.S. Olympic Committee and as a Vice President of ing staff. I thank all my teammates, coaches and fans for tomorrow,

the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d’Aviron, the making Iowa such a fantastic place to grow.” The Awards but with

international rowing federation. Dinner took place in Iowa City on Aug. 30, 2008. what goes on today.”

- Mark Spitz (swimming, 1968, ‘72)

Edwin Moses , Anita L. DeFrantz, Julie Parisien Jessica Mendoza, Shannon Miller, , Joey Cheek

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THE OF FAME ONOCT. 24A FOUR OLYMPIANS NAMEDT A on the World Cup circuit, a World Championship Worlda Championship circuit, WorldCup the on times three win to Valley.on went terville She at Wa finals WorldCup the at GS in gold taking years, four in win Cup first World the had She Europe. in and States United the across all races Cup Europa and Nor Am FIS, won she when 1991 in year breakthrough a had Parisien Julie ‘98) ‘94, 1992, (skiing, Parisien Julie championships. national two to skiers nordic Colorado’s coached he career competitive his Following Combined. Nordic in Olympics 1972 the in participated he which Teamduring Ski U.S. the on years three to led This Colorado. of University the at years four for skied he which after teams, championship state two led Kendall Bob Little, Edward At 1972) (skiing, Kendall Bob Games. Winter Olympic 1980 the in pearance ap an and team Nordic U.S. the on years five to on went and 1978 in race country cross Cup World inaugural the in eighth finished She Hills. Oxford at running years two XC) and GS (SL, events three all winning by honors meister ski won Bancroft Leslie as early showed Promise ‘88) 1980, (skiing, Bancroft Leslie January/February 2009 January/February lum ni ni N ews T LOST V O 2008MAINESKIHALL ALLEY SKIAREA - - Official Newsletter of the the of Newsletter Official U.S. cross country skiers. skiers. country cross U.S. by recorded ever finish 1-2 only the in Koch Bill behind second finished and season, WorldCup the in overall seventh finished ‘88, and 1987 in 30K Championships U.S. the won He ‘88. and ‘84 1980, in Games Winter Olympic the and ’87; and ‘85 1982, in team WorldChampionship the on 1988; to 1976 from team ski U.S. the on racer country cross junior a was Simoneau Dan ‘88) ‘84, 1980, (skiing, Simoneau Dan Games. Winter Olympic the in times three country her represent to and medal, silver women’s sports and the future direction of the the of direction future the and sports women’s about great really is what of example shining a is Mendoza Jessica and Foundation, Sports Women’sthe at leaders dynamic strong, have to fortunate very been have we years the “Over activity. physical and sports through women and girls of lives the advancing to dedicated organization educational charitable a is Foundation Sports Women’sthe King, Jean Billie by 1974 in ed Found Foundation. Women’sthe of Sports dent Presi elected was Calif.) (Camarillo, Mendoza Jessica member team National USASoftball ‘08) 2004, (softball, Mendoza Jessica IN TH E

NEW S U.S.Olympians - - Alumni News foundation,” King said. “Jessica is one of those special military bases in Kuwait and Iraq on a goodwill tour. athletes who is already involved in giving back to her Miller did a similar tour in Afghanistan. sport and the community while she is still active. That passion, and her ability to connect so well with cur- “Visiting the troops last year in Afghanistan was such rent and young athletes, will help her and the programs a moving experience,” said Miller, who is the most and organizations that benefit from the Women’s Sports decorated U.S. gymnast with a total of 16 world and

Foundation as we move ahead in 2009.” Olympic medals. “These men and women are the true he-

roes who put their lives on the line everyday for us. I was

Mendoza has a long history with the Women’s Sports definitely excited about the opportunity to visit the troops

Foundation as she has been a member of the Women’s in Iraq and personally thank them for all that they do.”

Sports Foundation Board of Trustees since 2005, served on the Finance and Legal Committee, and Athlete Rela- The delegation arrived in Kuwait on Jan. 15 and tions Committee as well as is a Board member of the returned to the United States on Jan. 25. The athletes National Education Association. She also helped kick off visited numerous bases throughout Iraq and Kuwait. “If you’re not GoGirlGo! Programs in Chicago and San Antonio, Texas, They visited servicemen and women in the U.S. Army, happy, which help inner-city girls get active, stay healthy and U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force. you can’t learn skills such as leadership, confidence, body image perform at and self-esteem. Mary Lou Retton (gymnastics, 1984) your best!!”

Peter Vidmar (gymnastics, 1980, ‘84) - Susie O’Neill Joey Cheek (speedskating, 2002, ‘06) Olympic gold medalist Peter Vidmar was elected chair- (swimming, 1996/ Australia) Shannon Miller (gymnastics, 1992, ‘96) man of the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors and

Angelo Taylor (athletics, 2000, ‘04, ‘08) will be joined in the group by 1984 all-around champion

Laura Wilkinson (diving, 2000, ‘04, ‘08) Mary Lou Retton.

Olympic champions, Joey Cheek, Shannon Miller, An- gelo Taylor and Laura Wilkinson spent a week visiting Vidmar and Retton, elected to one of four public sector

Peter Vidmar, Mary Lou Retton, Gary Hall, Jr.

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THE three from an advisory council that represents represents that council advisory an from three and sector; public the from members four tives; representa athlete five acrobatics; and tumbling, and trampoline gymnastics; rhythmic from one programs; women’s and men’s the from each representatives two has now board the chairman, the to addition In 20. to members 48 from group the paring board, its restructuring was it that 2007 November in announced USAGymnastics Sports. and Fitness Physical on Council Governor’s California the of chair vice the currently is He Council. Advisory Athletes the of chair was and committee, executive and board USA Gymnastics the on served previously He all-around. the in silver a and horse mel pom on gold a won also and far, so gold team Olympic only their Games, Los Angeles the at medal gold the win men U.S. the helped Vidmar opportunity.” this to forward look I and basis, consistent a on succeeding of job remarkable a done have coaches and athletes “Our said. Vidmar direction,” positive a in move to continuing in USA Gymnastics assist to time great a is “This emeritus. chairman named was USA Gymnastics, of chair Froelich, Ron terms. four-year serve will each board, the on positions A January/February 2009 January/February lum ni ni N ews - - Official Newsletter of the the of Newsletter Official swimming.” of out was I than kids my of out enjoyment more getting was I Tohonest, be kids. have you when It’sdifferent training. to myself commit to year past this kids and wife my from away be to difficult was “It said. Hall years,” four another to myself commit to ready not just “I’m Olympics. the at attempt another before came - children small two and wife a - family his that decided 34-year-old The 2008. Nov. 14, on Day Diabetes with World conjunction in official retirement his made He summer. last team Olympic fourth his making on out missing just after sport the leave to expected was disease, the from suffers who Hall, lives. productive long, lead diabetes with those helping challenge: new a to attention his turned and swimming from retired ficially of has Prep, Brophy Phoenix at school high in swam who medalist, Olympic 10-time The 2004. in won he Award,which Humanitarian the presented Award. He Goggles Golden the attend to and fundraiser York New a in for Jr. was Hall, Gary ‘04) ‘00, 1996, Jr. (swimming, Hall, Gary organizations. gymnastics independent U.S.Olympians - Alumni News

Like his father, Hall is a three-time Olympian who won moment came outside the pool after the Sydney 2000 two gold, two silver and one bronze in individual com- Olympic Games, when a mother approached him to talk petition. He also captured three golds, one silver and one about her diabetic son. bronze as part of relay teams. But Hall is nearly as well known for his outspokenness and bringing a little flair to “She told me that I had inspired her son, who was 7 or the sport of swimming. 8 years old, to join the soccer team,” Hall said. “On the

previous weekend, the kid scored the game-winning goal

At this year’s U.S. Olympic Team trials in Omaha, he and all the kids picked him up and carried him off the went out for the final of his only event in a red, white and field on their shoulders.” blue robe that had “The Godfather of Swimming” embla- zoned across the back, a tribute to the late James Brown. “To share my own personal story and be able to inspire

and motivate, that’s the greatest accomplishment of

But Hall finished fourth in his last race. Only the top two my swimming career.” made the Olympic team. “Those that Art Martori (wrestling team leader, 2004) succeed push “I’m really not disappointed at all with the result. I swam John Smith (wrestling, 1988, ‘92) just a little the second-fastest time of my career (21.91 seconds),” Two-time Olympic wrestling champion John Smith and harder –

Hall said. I hadn’t swam that fast since 2000, which is a Sunkist Kids founder Art Martori were the first members each day long time ago. My time at the trials was good enough to of the amateur wrestling community to be inducted into – and those win at any previous Olympic Games. I’m certainly not the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, dur- that don’t disappointed. It’s something to be proud of.” ing the 31st annual Induction and Awards Gala held in wish they had years later.” Schaumburg, Ill. on Nov. 1, 2008.

Hall, who was diagnosed with diabetes in 1999, will de- - Al Oerter (athletics, 1956, vote himself to his foundation that works with those who “The inductees represent the very best of their sport, and ‘60, ‘64, ‘68) have the disease. are chosen not only for their accomplishments, but for

their character, integrity, sportsmanship and contributions

“I think my assets are better appreciated and more needed to their respective sport and their community,” said Dan in diabetes than they are in the pool,” he said. Sergi, the dinner chairman for the event.

Despite all his accomplishments, Hall said his best Smith won gold medals at the 1988 Olympic Games

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THE nessman, founded the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Wrestling Kids Sunkist the founded nessman, busi successful and wrestler former a Martori, success.” my of part important an was He years. six for world the in wrestler best the being on focus to me allowed He Kids. Sunkist the for wrestled I when career my in important very was “He said. Smith me,” with inducted Martori Art having special more even was “It Fame. of Hall Wrestling National the of Member Distinguished a is He coach. ningest win all-time State’s Oklahoma become has and years, 18 his during teams NCAAchampion five coached has he where mater, alma his at coach head the currently is He State. Oklahoma for NCAAchampion two-time a was Smith athlete. amateur top nation’s the as Year the of award SportsMan USOC the Award and Sullivan the won Smith titles. pic Olym Worldand straight six winning 1989-91), (1987, States United the for medals Worldgold four won also He Spain. Barcelona, in Games Olympic 1992 the and Korea, South Seoul, in A ERIN mirbella&FA MILY January/February 2009 January/February lum ni ni N ews , MIATruesd ale, Grace&JimTruesd ale, - - - Official Newsletter of the the of Newsletter Official ing America’s freestyle wrestling team,” said said team,” wrestling freestyle ing America’s build in step another take to “Weexcited are basis. term short a on attend who those train also and program, the in athletes resident full-time train and recruit operations, daily the manage will He Springs. Colorado in program resident (USOTC) Center Training pic Olym U.S. the managing on focus primary his with Teamprogram, Freestyle National the of facets all in assisting for responsible be will Slay USA by Wrestling. Coach Resident Freestyle National and Coach Freestyle National the Assistant as named been Texas,has las, Dal of Slay Brandon champion Olympic 2000 2000) (wrestling, Slay Brandon Fame. of Hall Wrestling National the of Member Distinguished a as inducted been has He years. many for tion organiza the within leader a been has and tling USA of Wres president as term a served Martori world. the in clubs sports successful most the of one into it built and ago decades three Club ale U.S.Olympians - - - - - Alumni News

National Freestyle Coach Zeke Jones. “Brandon is an Mia is already projected to one day enter her mother’s

Olympic champion and has all the things we are looking former weight division of 63 kg. Proud parents Grace and

for as a National Coach. He has character, passion and a Jim Truesdale – a frequent fixture of USA Judo tourna-

strong work ethic. Brandon will be a great leader of the ment staffs – were married on Aug. 8, 2008.

program and the athletes will enjoy working with him.

As a former resident athlete, he understands the struc- in memoriam

ture, demands, benefits and environment at the USOTC. Glen Brand (wrestling, 1948)

He exemplifies the holistic approach, which includes Glen Brand, the first of five Iowa State wrestlers to win

winning gold medals and representing our nation with an Olympic gold medal, died on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2008, in

dignity and excellence.” Omaha. He was 85.

MILSTONES He won his gold medal in the 82 kg class in the

Erin Mirabella (cycling, 2000, ‘04) 1948 Olympic Games. Brand, won an NCAA champion- Olympian Erin Mirabella welcomed daughter Lindsey ship at Iowa State at 174 in 1948 after finishing second at “Always Grace to the world on Dec. 29, 2008, at 3:44 a.m. She 175 in 1947. believe in weighed 6 lbs, 4 oz, and was 19 inches long. Erin and yourself!”

Lindsey are both doing well, and Erin’s other child, Mi- Brand was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall - Tara Lipinski cah, is happy to have a baby sister. of Fame in 1978. He was a 1957 inductee into the Des (figure skating, 1998) Moines Sunday Register’s Iowa Sports Hall of Fame. A

Picabo Street (skiing, 1994, ‘98, ‘02) Hall of Fame wing honoring Iowans at the Dan Gable

Once again it came down to a mountain and a prize. But International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Waterloo

this time instead of a red, white and blue uniform, Olym- is named for Brand.

pic skier Picabo Street wore a Monique Lhuillier gown

– and the gold came in the form of a wedding band. On Iowa State produced several gold medalists after Brand,

Oct. 25, 2008, Street married businessman John Reeser including Dan Gable, Ben Peterson, Kevin Jackson and

on an Alabama mountaintop called Prospect Mountain. Cael Sanderson.

Grace Jividen Truesdale (judo, 1992) G. Larry James (athletics, 1968)

Grace Jividen Truesdale, a member of the USA Judo G. Larry James, a former champion runner who won gold

Board of Directors, gave birth to Mia Isabella Truesdale and silver medals in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico

on Oct. 21, 2008. At 8 lbs, 8 oz, and 20 inches long, little City, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, on his birthday, at his ERIN mirbella & FAMILY, MIA Truesdale, Grace & Jim Truesdale

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THE their fists. fists. their lowered and berets the removed they played, was anthem national the when but fists, their raised and berets black and socks black wore Americans three the ceremony, medals the At WorldRecord. the broke (43.97) James and seconds) (43.86 Evans third. Freeman Ron and second James first, Evans Lee with medals the swept States United the final, 400-meter the In stride. feathery almost floating, a with ran he frame, 6-foot his on pounds 155 only carrying and Slender so. deceptively but runner, explosive an was Burner, Mighty the nicknamed James, years. 28 for there director athletic the been had James N.J. Pomona, in College Stockton Richard at field & track and cross-country of coordinator the ton, Pres William said cancer, colon was cause The 61. was He N.J. Galloway, in home A Glen Brand January/February 2009 January/February lum ni ni N ews , G . LarryJames - Official Newsletter of the the of Newsletter Official gional, national junior college, Big Ten, NCAA, Ten,NCAA, Big college, junior national gional, re records: numerous held He relay) medley 400m. the of leg breaststroke and breaststroke (100m swimming in champion medal gold double City Mexico 1968 a was McKenzie Reno. in Remcor with licensee and counselor investor, estate real a was He businesses. small and dental medical, for systems software puter com supported and created he Services, ment Manage Practice of President the As School. Estate Real Nevada Northern and School, date Candi Officer Naval U.S. University., LA ValleySchool, Jr. College, High Grant of graduate a was McKenzie love. by surrounded home, his in pm 4:55 at peacefully transitioned He 2008. 3, Dec. on life his ended tumor brain Glioblastoma a from complications before us with years 61½ Jr.,shared W.Don McKenzie, 1968) Jr. W.(swimming, Don McKenzie, years. 24 last would that WorldRecord a and medals gold earning seconds, 56.16 utes min 3 in relay 4x400-meter the won Matthews Vince and runners three the that, after Twodays U.S.Olympians - - - - - Alumni News

American, Olympic, U.S. Masters, and World Champion- At the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Saari won a gold ships. He held at least 18 All-American Awards and was medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay and a silver in the inducted into the IU Hall of Fame and the International 400m individual medley. He finished seventh in the

Swimming Hall of Fame. 1,500m freestyle at the Olympics, partly because he

was fighting a cold, Daland said.

He is survived by his father and mother, Don and Clarice

McKenzie; wife, Syd McKenzie; children, Amy, Ryan, The son of a swimming and water polo coach at El

Anne, Emily, and Amanda; new granddaughter Naomi; Segundo High, Saari was also a standout on the U.S. siblings, Bob McKenzie and Suzanne Wortman, and a Water Polo Team that qualified for the 1964 Olympic loving family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, Games. Because a rule prohibited him from being on in-laws and friends. both teams, Saari competed as a swimmer.

Roy Saari (swimming, 1964) Saari is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sheryl; his son, Roy Saari, a USC swimmer whose unusual kicking style Jeff; his daughter Joani Lynch; his siblings, Carol and “Follow your propelled him to swim the first sub-17-minute 1,500m Robert; and four grandchildren. dreams as freestyle race and later to win a gold medal in the 1964 long as you

Olympic Games has died. He was 63. John Richard Wilson (wrestling, 1956, ‘60, ‘64) live! Never

John Richard Wilson, a retired educator and a former be afraid to

Saari collapsed and died on Dec. 30, 2008, of congestive University of Toledo wrestling coach who wrestled in three go out on a heart failure at his Mammoth Lakes home. Olympic Games, died Dec. 31, 2008, in a Franklin, Tenn., limb to live up to your nursing home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. expectations. Peter Daland, Saari’s coach at USC, called him “the Always do greatest swimmer of his time.” Formerly of West Toledo, Wilson moved to Tennessee in things your 2000 to be near his son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and way and Saari -- pronounced “sorry” -- was only the second Cathy Wilson. Have Fun!” swimmer to win nine NCAA individual championships, making his mark between 1964 and 1966. His four World Wilson was an administrator in public schools for much -Picabo Street (skiing, 1994, records included breaking the 17-minute barrier in the of his career. He retired in 1993 as dean of students ’98, ’02) 1,500m freestyle with a time of 16:58.7 at the 1964 U.S. at McTigue Junior High School in the Toledo Public

Olympic Team Trials. Schools, where he had taught and coached.

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THE Michigan State and California before doctors ad doctors before California and State Michigan Francisco, San at years 14 coached Newell 93. was He 2008. Nov. 17, died greatest, game’s the of some tutored later and medal gold Olympic and NCAAchampionship an won who coach basketball Fame of Hall the Newell, Pete 1960) coach, (basketball Newell Pete grandchildren. four and Wilson; Don brother, Wilson; Andrew and Matthew, Bruce, sons, his include Survivors Fame. of Hall Wrestling Pennsylvania the and Fame of Hall Varsitythe Tof Athletic member a is Wilson friend. longtime Torio,a Dick said Ohio,” in Athens, schools of superintendent of position a earned he that was wrestler, excellent an and coach good a was he though even career, his of highlight “The years. several for post the held and school high Ohio, Fayette, a of principal a also was He A January/February 2009 January/February Don W lum ni ni Kenzie, Roy. McKenzie, Saari,JO HN RichardWilson,Peteewell N ews Official Newsletter of the the of Newsletter Official - V12 program from Illinois Institute of Technol of Institute Illinois from program V12 a in Navy U.S. the entered He garage. the in Snipe a built dad his and he when 14, at life ing sail long his began Parks Ill., Park, Oak in Born YachtReef Club. Coral of out boats Star for series winter the raced He Grove. Coconut in Center Sailing U.S. the to sailboat Star his towed Joan wife his and Parks winters, six last the For Halperin with “Shrew” boat his racing Games pic Olym 1960 the in medal bronze a won Parks 1921. in born was He Ill. Glenview, in cancer from plications com of 2008, 9, Dec. on died Parks William 1960) (sailing, Parks William Rome. in medal gold a to Lucas Jerry West and Jerry Robertson, Oscar by led team U.S. a took he when Games, Olympic 1960 the in came job coaching final His 1959. in title national a to Bears the coached Newell toll. emotional the of because up it give to him vised . U.S.Olympians Buck Buck - - - - Alumni News

ogy. He served in the Philippines with the 11th SeaBee 1994. He and Joan rekindled an old love affair and

Battalion. His business life was spent with Vapor Corp. in married in January 2004 in Key Largo.

Chicago, Ill. He retired as president in 1987.

He is survived by his daughter, Julia Soxman, and by

Parks was selected Chicago Yachtsman of the Year in his brother.

Book Review

Lloy Ball (volleyball, 1996, ‘00, ‘04, ‘08) – “THE BIGGEST MISTAKE I NEVER MADE

thought he made a mis- one of the best leagues Among the topics in the take by not going to IU, in the world. To follow book are playing pro- Ball won a gold medal that up he was named fessionally in Europe, in his fourth Olympics MVP of the 2008 World what it was like to be “Win or at age 36 in 2008. In League before leading an American living lose you will 2008 he became the the U.S. to the Olympic overseas on 9/11, his never regret first American male to gold medal in Beijing. various tattoos, play- working compete in four Olym- He is recognized almost ing for his father, his pic Games in one of the everywhere – except in expressiveness on the hard, mak- major team sports. He his home country. court and the march to ing sacrifices, When he was a high has played more than the 2008 gold medal. being dis- school senior, Lloy 400 matches for the And even in his home- ciplined or Ball disappointed most United States national town, he still has peo- The book costs $17.50 people in his small men’s team, a record, ple who are never shy and is available from focusing too Northeast Indiana com- and no one has been about saying to his face www.Authorhouse. much. Success munity by turning down the U.S. captain lon- they think he made a com and will soon be is measured a chance to play basket- ger than his 10 years. mistake by not playing available in bookstores. by what we ball for Bobby Knight He has become the basketball for Bobby For more information, at Indiana University. first American to win Knight at Indiana Uni- contact co-author Blake have done to Instead, Ball chose championships in the versity. He was still Sebring at bsebring@ prepare for to play volleyball for three major European hearing it even as he news-sentinel.com. competition.” his father at Indiana- professional leagues, prepared to play in his Purdue Fort Wayne. and was also named the fourth Olympic Games, - John Smith Though many people most valuable player of which is why his book (wrestling, 1988, ’92) still tell him they the European Champi- is titled, “The Biggest ons league, essentially Mistake I Never Made.” Don W. McKenzie, Roy Saari, JOHN Richard Wilson, Pete Newell

19 Olympic Ideals: Vision, Focus, Commitment, Persistence, Discipline U.S. OLYMPIAN CHAPTERS

Colorado Olympians ON BEHALF OF THE PARADE OF LIGHTS AND THE DOWNTOWN President: Gene Kotlarek (skiing, 1960, ‘64) DENVER PARTNERSHIP, OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS WERE (303)-807-3911 FORMALLY INVITED TO APPEAR IN THE 2008 9NEWS PARADE OF Florida Olympians LIGHTS ON DECEMBER 5 AND 6. AS A GROUP THEY SERVED AS THE President: Jim Millns (figure skating, 1976) GRAND MARSHALS FOR THE PARADE AND LED THE PROCESSION (813) 926-5955 GIVING THE CITIZENS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION THE Hawaii Olympians OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. President: Michael Rothwell (yachting, 1976) 808-737-8789 Idaho Olympians President: Dick Fosbury (athletics, 1968) (208) 720-2352 12 OLYMPIC ATHLETES, COACHES AND HOPEFULS SPREAD THE Indiana Olympians SPIRIT OF OLYMPISM WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN COLORADO President: Ollan Cassell (athletics, 1964) SPRINGS, COLO., AT THE NOVEMBER 22 OLYMPIC BUILD DAY (317) 466-0444 WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. THEIR VOLUNTEERISM WAS A Michigan Olympians & Paralympians PART OF THE USOC’S TEAM FOR TOMORROW HUMANITARIAN President: Bill Smoke (canoe/kayak, 1964) PROGRAM. (269) 519-4533 Midwest Olympians & Paralympians President: Diane Simpson Bundy (rhythmic gymnastics, 1988) (847) 452-7843 Missouri/Illinois Olympians & Paralympians ON DECEMBER 12, 2008, MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES President: Janet Howes (volleyball, 1980) OLYMPIANS ASSOCIATION AND THE ATHLETE’S ADVISORY COUNCIL (636) 922-4994 WHO WERE IN LAS VEGAS FOR A JOINT MEETING TOOK TIME OUT National Capital Area Olympians TO VISIT THE ANDRE AGASSI CLUBHOUSE, HOME OF THE BOYS President: Arlene Limas (taekwondo, 1988) AND GIRLS CLUB, AND PARTICIPATED IN AN EVENT ENTITLED (540) 720-1988 “GAME NIGHT.” SOME OF THE OLYMPIANS BROUGHT THEIR OLYMPIC MEDALS AND SHARED THEM WITH THE KIDS. New England Area Olympians President: John Thomas (athletics, 1960, ‘64) (508) 584-7474 Northern California Olympians President: Greg Massialas (fencing, 1980, ‘84, ‘88) (415) 441-0521 Oregon Olympians UNITED STATES OLYMPIC U.S. OLYMPIANS OFFICERS 2009-2012 EDITORIAL STAFF President: Clem Eischen (athletics, 1948) COMMITTEE BOARD OF (503) 492-2232 DIRECTORS Southern California Olympians USOC CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT SENIOR EDITOR President: Cathy Marino Bradford (canoe/ Larry Probst Willie Banks (athletics, 1980, ‘84, ‘88) Cynthia E. Stinger (team handball, 1984, kayak, 1988, ‘92) ‘88, ‘92) (714) 847-5596 Bob Bowlsby VICE PRESIDENTS Southwest Olympians Ursula Burns Caryn Davies (rowing, 2004, ‘08) ASSOCIATE EDITOR President: Sammy Walker (weightlifting, 1976) Anita DeFrantz (rowing, 1976, ‘80) Christine Taylor (469) 955-3158 Jim Easton Dick Fosbury (athletics, 1968) John Hendricks PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Tri-States Olympians Jair Lynch (gymnastics, 1992, ‘96) Gary W. Hall Sr. (swimming, 1968, ‘72, ‘76) Denise O’Shea - O’Shea Design President: Otis Davis (athletics, 1960) Mary McCagg (rowing, 1992, ’96) (201) 392-8448 Mike Plant (speedskating, 1980) Micki King (diving, 1968, ‘72) Utah Olympians Stephanie Streeter President: Debra Stark Clark (gymnastics, 1972) Carol Lewis (athletics, 1980, ‘84, ‘88) (801) 369-9918 USOC PRESIDENT IN AN HONORARY CAPACITY Dwight Stones (athletics, 1972, ‘76, ‘84) Photos by: Getty Images & Washington State Olympians Peter Ueberroth The USOC Library President: John Stillings (rowing, 1984) (206) 440-0708 USOC FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, HONORARY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 36USC220506 Western PA-OH-WVA Olympians INTERNATIONAL Dorothy Franey Langkop (speedskating, President: Jeff McLaughlin (rowing, 1988, ‘92) (volleyball, 1988, ‘92, ‘96) 1932) (412) 253-0857 USOC CHIEF EXECUTIVE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OFFICER John Naber (swimming, 1976) No chapter in your area? Interested in starting Jim Scherr (wrestling, 1988) a chapter? Contact the U.S. Olympians PAST PRESIDENT Association office for details at (800) 717-7555. (athletics, 1968)

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