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Olympics I July 10/11
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Training Camp Schedule
Sundar. July 7
• Athletes, coaches and support staff arrive in Greensboro.
• The Coliseum will be open and available for practice on Sunday.
Please let Michael "Jonesy" Jones know it you wish to train on
Sunday.
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Monday, July 8
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7-9:00 A.M.
Breakfast
9 A.M.·ll~OO NOON
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12:00 NOON ..2:00
Lunch at hotel (Dogwood Room)
P.M.
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Practice
8·10:00 P.M.
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Thur•day, .July 11
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9:00-12:00 NOON
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Practice
Luncheon at Jeffeuon-Pilot
headquarters
Rhythmic te•m practice at Coliseum
Photo session and local media at
Jefferson-Pilot headq1•arters
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�Women's Basketball Team
Disney Institute, Lake Buenavista, Florida (outside Orlando)
Training on July 10/11
July lOth:
10:30 am
Team Meeting,
11:30 am
Traditional Practice (on court)
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July 11th:
rest of day
Rest
Morning
Rest
4:00pm
Team Meeting
5:00 pm
, . ~crimmage Game against Men
(100 underprivileged girls will be in attendance)
All ofthe training is closed to the public but open, to the press (with the exception ofthe
gids at the game on the 11th). They are happy to work with us, however, to make a
POTUS visit worthwhile.
[FYI: There are 9 African-American and 3 White:members ofthe team.]
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Perseverant; doesn't know the meaning of "quit"; not heavily recruited out of high
school, yet used her work ethic to become ~ all~lmlerican ·guard at Stanford; refused
to let her playing days end after college, she went to Europe where .she played for five
years before joining USA Basketball. .
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Azzi puts a premium on two aspects of the game-fitness and teamwork. It is not
unusual for Jennifer to be the first o~to the finish line OS:" to suggest that the team
practice "a little more."
Rebecca Lobo--Forward/Center
Southwick, MA
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Helped Connecticut win the 1995 NCAA title and was named the tournament's Most
Outstanding Player. As a result, she is the State of Connecticut's "favorite daughter"
and .one of the country's most prominent ambassadors for women's basketball.
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"Rookie".
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Lobo is currently writing a non-fiction book with her mother entitled "The Home
Team." The book will chronicle their experiences;: both good and bad, including
everything from h~other's battle with cancer to Lobo's. speedy rise to fame.
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Katy Steding--Forward
Lake Oswego, OR
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In the fifth grade, Katy told her elementary school class that when she grew up she
wanted to be a professional basketball player. Katy has since been a professional
. player four years before joining the USA Team.
Katy has had to overcome two obstacles in her life-her knees. Twice she persevered
through reconstructive 'surgery and months of therapy to keep her dream of being a
professional basketball player a reality~ Since then, Katy has drawn inspiration from
people who have had to overcome"significarit obstacles to play sports, claiming that
their triumphs and efforts make her take stock ·of how lucky she is.
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In addition to her basketball career, Katy is capitalizing on the exploding popularity of
women's basketball by developing a series of' girls basketball camps in the Portland
area. Katy and her company, 3-Point, Inc., structure camps around the belief that
women players are best qualified to educate and motivate other women players. In
fact, Steding's camps are run exclusively by women, for women.
�THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 20, 1996
MEMORANDUM
To:
Don Baer
VickiRadd
From:
Julia Moffett
Angus King
Subject:
Olympic Athletes
Attached are the names of 16 potential and confirmed Olympic athletes as well as their
short biographies, July 10/llth training locations, and July 25th competition information.
As you will see, the stories are not as strong as you might expect. Predictably, the most
compelling stories pertain more to physical injuries than to personal histories or
backgrounds. Having said that, you will find some solid examples of aihletes with good
stories who are training in good places and are competing in Atlanta on July 25th.
Please note a few things:
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The best example of the continuity you are looking for is, of course, Carla McGhee of
the women's basketball team. She will have carried the 01
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Some of the more obscure athletes are not on this list. I have assumed that we will not
send the President to table tennis, judo, etc. If you feel differently, please let me know
and I can get you additional information. After doing this research, it is my strong
recommendation that we choose athletes who are combinations of compelling stories
ilmi star athletes. No matter how interesting a story, I think we should think long and
hard about highlighting someone that has absolutely no name recognition and who,
potentially, never makes it out of the weeds.
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Lastly, July 25th actually emerges as a day with very good options to do what you are
interested in. In addition to the Women's Gymnastics Finals, the President could catch
some of the Women's Basketball game or the Swimming Fmals.
�VENUS LACEY, RUSTON, LOUISIANA; CENTER-WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Story: Lacey was forced to wear braces on her legs from the age of two until the fourth
grade. As the eight child of ten, Lacey and her siblings shared the attention and resources
of their parents and did not have the luxury of doctors and physical therapists. Instead,
Lacey's grandfather worked with her and Lacey's older brother carried her to and from
school. When she finally had the braces removed, Lacey pursued basketball after being
cut from the volleyball team, eventually leading her Louisiana Tech University team to the
national championship in 1988.
Training on July 10/11: Disney Institute, Orlando, Florida
Competition on July 25: Preliminary, vs. Zaire, Georgia Dome, 10:00 am
CARLA McGHEE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS; CENTERIFORWARD-WOMEN'S
BASKETBALL
Story: As a young basketball star at Tennessee, Carla was involved in a near-fatal car
accident that left her in a coma. She suffered a head injury, broke all but two bones in her
face, fractured her hip and broke her jaw. The doctors said she was lucky to be alive and
to have a nonnallife ahead of her. Carla hasn't stopped there, training for and obtaining a
spot on the USA Olympic Team. She views the opportunity as a chance to give back to
both the game and her community. If she wins a gold medal, she intends to display it at
her hometown community center so that all the inner city youth in the area will have a
reminder that no matter what your circumstances are you can achieve your goals.
Training on July 10/11: Disney Institute, Orlando, Florida
Competition on July 25: Preliminary, vs. Zaire, Georgia Dome, 10:00 am
RUTHIE BOLTON, McCLAIN, MS; GUARD-WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Story: Bolton learned her leadership skills at an early age having been born into a family
that includes 20 children and 67 nieces and nephews. The daughter of Rev. Linwood
Bolton and the late Leona Bolton, she sees her family as one of her greatest assets in life.
Bolton attended Auburn University with three of her sisters, and if she wins an Olympic
medal plans to dedicate it to her sister and teammate who participates in the 1988 Olympic
trials but was not selected to the team. Because on career is not enough, Bolton maintains
a second job as a First Lieutenant in the Anny Reserves. Bolton now lives in Gainesville.
Training on July 10/11: Disney Institute, Orlando, Florida
Competition on July 25: Preliminary, vs. Zaire, Georgia Dome, 10:00 am
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*Note about Women's Basketball: As ofnow, the Vice President is planning to follow
the Women's Basketball Team. There are several team members with Tennessee
connections and he also plans to be in Atlanta for the Closing Ceremonies which are also
on the day of the Women's Basketball Final.
'1 GAIL DEVERS, 100-METER-TRACK AND FIELD
Story: Devers suffered from Graves' Disease, a thyroid disorder which caused a wide
range of debilitating symptoms. Showtime produced a movie about her experiences, "Run
for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story." Remarkably, Devers was able to compete in the
1992 Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 100-meter dash, but catching her heel on the
last hurdle in the 100-meter hurdles. She has participated in community activities such as
a Ntk:e-sponsored program called P.L.A Y.--Participate in the Lives of America's Youth.
Training on July 10/11: TBD; most likely in Raleigh, North Carolina
Competition on the 25th: The track and fieTci competition does not being until July 26th.
Note: Trials to determine whether Devers qualifies for the hurdles are on June 22nd.
MARY DECKER SLANEY, 5,000 METERS-TRACK AND FIELD
Story: Decker has withstood 18 operations on her legs. She is most remembered for her
1984 5,000 meters race when she got her feet tangled with Zola Budd and ended up on
her back, in tears, on the Coliseum infield.
Training on July 10/11: TBD; most likely in Raleigh, North Carolina
Competition on July 25: The track and field competition does not begin until July 26th.
MEREDITH RAINEY, 800-METERS-TRACK AND FIELD
Story: Rainey's career is a case of talent, desire and strong family supporting her through
the demands of attending Harvard and the dislocation of training 3,000 miles from home.
Despite these demands, Rainey excelled on the track circuit. As a Harvard senior, she not
only turned in an honors thesis on the history of inner ·city settlement houses, but also won
the 800-meter race at the U.S.Nationals. Rainey grew up in Crown Heights, NY.
Training on July 10/11: TBD; most likely in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Competition on July 25: The track and field competition does not begin until July 26th.
�MICHAEL MARSH, LOS ANGELES; 100/200/400 METER-TRACK & FIELD
Story: During the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Marsh worked is a parking
attendant and dreamed about being inside the stadium. Today, he is the reigning Olympic
champion in the 200-meter dash and is attempting to become the first man to "double" or
win gold medals in both the 200-meter and 400-meter dashes.
Training on July 10/11: TBD
Competition: The track and field competition does not begin until July 26th.
DOMINIQUE
, HOUSTON, TEXAS; WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS
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Story: Moceanu, , came the youngest gymnast to win the women's national all- ·
around title. She is being compared to Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton.
Moceanu's parents defected to the U.S. from Romania in 1980. They later moved from
California to Texas so that Dominique could train with the infamous Bela Karolyi. She is
4'5", 70 lbs. and often brings a lucky teddy bear to meets.
- Training on July 10/11: Greensboro, North Carolina
Competition on July 25: Women's Individual All-Around Finals, Georgia Dome
Note: An minor injury might prevent her from competing. Also, there is no guarantee
that she will make it to the finals, although that is highly unlikely.
Note about Gymnastics: As you have noted, the gymnastics finals are the second most
watched event during the Games. In our research, it has become clear that the U.S.
IJY!IInasts' stories are not particularly compelling beyond their sheer accomplishment.
~ymnasts are, for the most part, a very white-collar, suburban, privileged crowd When
7" 8Ymnasts have attracted the attention of the American public in the past, it is usually
because she is a "star" like Retton or Comaneci, not because ofa personal story. In
Moceanu's case, she is already being compared to the two legends. Additionally, her
recent injury will probably push her into the spotlight even more.
SCOTT KESWICK; MEN'S GYMNASTICS
Story: Fractured his back in 1995. Ifhe qualities (June 27-30), all eyes will be watching.
Training on July 10/11: Spartansburg, South Carolina
Competition on July 25: Men's finals are on July 24th.
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�MARY ELLEN CLARK, Fr. LAUDERDALE, FL; WOMEN'S DIVING
Story: Clark has spent more than 20 years of her life diving into pools. Her efforts paid
off with a surprise Olympic bronze medal in 1992. But in mid-January of 1995, she
smacked the water hard after a routine dive.· Climbing out of the poo~ she was dizzy and
eventually diagnosed with vertigo. She missed the entire '95 season, and.her career
became questionable when no cure seemed available. A treatment was finally begun that
allowed her to resume training.
Training on July 10/11: Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Competition on July 25: The diving competition does not begin until July 26th.
Note: Qualifying trials are not completed.
PETER WESTBROOK, NEW YORK; FENCING
Story: Peter grew up in the housing projects ofNewark, New Jersey, the child of a
broken home. He estimates now that 80 percent of his childhood fiiends are dead, the
victims of drugs or crime. As a 14-year-old delinquent headed in the same direction, he
escaped the same fate by the actions of a devoted and determined mother. Less than ten
years later, Westbrook won the first of 13 U.S. championships while still a student at
NYU. At age 44, Westbrook will make his sixth Olympic appearance at the Atlanta
Games. He is the finest American fencer of his generation, winning the national
championships last year and two gold medals at the 1995 Pan American Games.
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In 1990, Westbrook launched the Peter Westbrook Foundation, fencing program for
disadvantaged children in New York City. He was eager to extend the benefits of his
discipline, competition, and community to kids in the same hard predicament he had faced
as a young man.
Training on July 10/11: TBD
Competition on July 25: Finals, Georgia World Congress Center, 3:30-8:00 pm
Note: No guarantee that he makes it to the finals on the 25th, although highly unlikely
that he won't.
�MICHELLE AKERS, OVIEDO, FL; FORWARD-WOMEN'S SOCCER
Story: Some refer to Michelle as the "Michael Jordan of women's soccer." In 87
international games, she has scored 82 goals. However, for the past four years, Akers has
battled chronic Epstein-Barr virus, which causes incapacitating fatigue. She has been able
to overcome the effects of the disease to be a key player on this yeats team. Michelle is
extremely religious with her faith playing a large role in every aspect of her life.
Training on July 10/11: University of Central Florida, Orlando
Competition on July 25: U.S. vs. China, Orange Bow~ Miami, Florida
JOY FAWCETT, FOOTHILL RANCH, CA; DEFENDER-WOMEN'S SOCCER
Story: Joy Fawcett, the only "mom" on the U.S. National Team, balances her
responsibilities as a mother, international soccer star and Division 1 coach. Daughter
Katelyn Rose, born May 17, 1994, is a frequent member of the team's traveling delegation.
Players and staff frequently take turns watching Katelyn while Joy competes, and compete
she does.
Training on July 10/11: University of Central Florida, Orlando
Competition on July 25: U.S. vs. China, Orange Bow~ Miami, Florida
Note about Women's Soccer: Ofpossible interest for your Ju~anning: U.S.
Women's Soccer Team plays an exhibition game on July 4th in
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TOM DOLAN, ARLINGTON, VA; 200/400m INDIVIDUAL-MEN'S SWIMMING
Story: Dolan has difficulty breathing, caused by a birth defect in his windpipe, debilitating
allergies and exercise-induced asthma. Most drugs that could improve his breathing
violate NCAA and IOC rules. Despite these difficulties and a breathing capacity that is
30% less than normal, Dolan won four gold medal at the national championships-an
accomplishment last achieved by legendary Mark Spitz. Dolan is expected to win a gold.
Training on July 10/11: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
Competition on July 25: Men's 200-meter individual medley finals, Georgia Tech
Aquatic Center. While not guaranteed, it is unlikely that he would not make the finals.
Note: Dolan's father, Mike Dolan, was the 1993 Democratic nominee for Vrrginia
Attorney General.
�JANET EVANS, PLACENTIA, CA; 400/SOOm FREESTYLE-WOMEN'S
SWIMMING
Story: No story. Just a star. Only female swimmer in history to win back-to-back
Olympic and World Championship titles in any event. Evans has two chances to tie or
break Bonnie Blair's U.S. Olympic record for most career gold medals. Blair owns five
and Evans has four. Evans is the fifth U.S. woman to qualify for three or more Olympic
swimming teams.
Training on July 10/11: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Competition on July 25: Women's 800m freestyle finals, Georgia Tech Aquatic Center.
Note: While it is not guaranteed, it is highly unlikely that Evans will not make these finals.
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JENNY THOMPSON, DOVER, NH, 400m FREE RELAYWOMEN'S SWIMMING
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Story: Thompson, 23, won two gold medals and a silver in the 1992 Olympics and was
named United States Swimming Swimmer of the Year in 1993. Thompson embodies the
spirit of accomplished amateur athletes. Jenny chose to complete her education at
Stanford despite pressure to leave the amateur ranks for the professionals. At the 1992
USS annual meeting, Jenny infonned a committee for minorities and disadvantaged you
~~~~~like to donate any future prize earnings she wins while still competing in
ege to e ·or City Scholarship program. (Unfortunately, such generosity is not
allowed by tH N
Jenny made headlines in 1992 defending her upbringing by a
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BOSNIAN OLYMPIC TEAM
Story: There are nine athletes on the Bosnian team. They arrived in the United States on
Wednesday, June 19, and will train in Pell City, Alabama for the next two weeks. They
will move into the Atlanta Olympic Village on July 17th.
The team has, and will continue to, attract heavy media interest. The athletes have
incredible stories (more information is forthcoming) that detail their determination to train
in the war-tom country, loss of family members, and other stories of struggle and
inspiration. The marathon runner Islam Dzugmum, for instance, remained in Bosnia for
his entire training, running at 3:00 am in order to avoid sniper fire. During his morning
run, he would gather wood and water for his family.
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We arranged for a welcome letter from President Clinton to be read in Alabama at their
welcoming reception. Additional contact could be arranged, whether it is in the form of a
phone call, meeting in Atlanta or viewing of their competitions.
The athletes will compete in the following:
Kada Delle, 10 meter speed walk, Track and Field (b. Tuzla, training in Germany)
Dijana Kvesic, Swimming (b. Sarajevo, training in Germany)
Janko Gojkovic, Swimming (b. Sarajevo, training in England)
Nedzad Fazlija, Shooting (b. Foca)
Samir Karabisic, Kayak
Fahrudin Hodzic, (b. Sarajevo, training in Croatia)
Tarik Hodzic, Table Tennis
Islam Dzugum, Marathon (b. Opeani, training in Bosnia)
Mhjana Ljuca, Shooting (b. Zenica)
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