Archive for the ‘Press’ Category
Joyce and Vandenberg Head to Toyota Grand Prix
A deep field of top American swimmers, including Kara Lynn Joyce and Kim Vandenberg, are set to kick off the first of eight stops on the Toyota Grand Prix series Nov.… More | Posted: November 9, 2007
Zagunis Looks to Make More Fencing History in Beijing
Less than a decade after Mariel Zagunis picked up fencing, she became the first U.S. woman in a century to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport.… More | Posted: November 9, 2007
Shannon Miller Speaks at Visit Jacksonville Event
Shannon Miller spoke at Visit Jacksonville’s annual meeting, and shared stories that illustrated her commitment to preparation, determination and a “never-ending struggle against the adequate.”… More | Posted: November 8, 2007
Shannon Miller Stresses Fitness
It’s official, Shannon Miller is into being physically fit.
That should come as no surprise to anyone who is familiar with Miller’s background.… More | Posted: November 6, 2007
Haskins Takes Bronze in Cancun
Reigning Pan Am Games gold medalist Julie Ertel of the United States has won her first career world cup today in Cancun, highlighting a gold-bronze finish for the Americans.… More | Posted: November 4, 2007
“Copper Country” Receives Visit from Olympians
It’s a Dream Team of a different kind.
Come Monday, the Copper Country will get a visit from five female Olympians hoping to inspire future athletes and others to achieve their own dreams.… More | Posted: November 3, 2007
Girls Listen to Olympians’ Message: Hard Work Necessary
Setting goals is necessary, but it won’t be enough.
That’s the message that five female Olympians told a crowd of 200 Saturday morning at Churchill High School.… More | Posted: November 3, 2007
Taormina Goes Back for Third Olympic Helping
Like Michael Corleone in the famed scene from “Godfather III,” just when Sheila Taormina thought she had retired from sports, she got pulled back in.… More | Posted: November 2, 2007
Enter to Win Steve Fisher’s Snowboard, Bindings, and Gear!
Steve Fisher can ride the hell out of a halfpipe. By defeating Shaun White in the X Games, vertical snowboarding’s ultimate showdown, Fisher silenced critics and proved that he’s here to stay.… More | Posted: November 1, 2007