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September 18, 2004
500m quarter 9
More pix from Apolo's 500m quarterfinal in Sweden:
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500m quarter 8
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500m quarter 7
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500m quarter 6
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September 16, 2004
News from Marquette
News from Marquette
Sounds like congratulations are in order. From the USOC comes news that:
(Sept. 14) USOEC Speedskating head coach Scott Koons set a world record for the longest time riding a bicycle without using hands at Northern Michigan University's Superior Dome, the building which houses USOEC headquarters. Koons will submit his information to the Guinness staff for inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Also, see the USOEC web site for an athlete feature on skater Kreg Greer: Speed Skater Flourishes With Great Family Support
Like all athletes at the USOEC, Kreg has made plenty of sacrifices to train. He is the butt of a family joke because younger brother Devin will drive before he does. 'Dating is rough when parents drive you,' said Kreg. 'Not too many girls will ride on bicycle handlebars.'
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September 15, 2004
500 qtr 1
These next shots were taken right before Apolo's 500m quarterfinal in Sweden:
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500 qtr 2
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500 qtr 3
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500 qtr 4
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500 qtr 5
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Bosideng World Cup Sponsorship
Xinhuanet | Bosideng picked as sponsor for Short Track Speed Skating World Cup
BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhuanet) -- The International Skating Union (ISU) announced here on Wednesday that Bosideng, the China's largest winter clothes maker, became the first global sponsor for the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup.
The deal between ISU and Bosideng will include sponsorship of six stops of the 2004-2005 World Cups. In return, the World Cup will be named as "Bosideng Short Track World Cup."
"We picks Bosideng for two reasons," said Fredi Schmid, general secretary of ISU. "Firstly, short track speed skating is very popular in China, not only since China won two gold medals in 2002 Winter Olympics, but even earlier before."
"Based on the information that we learned from China Skating Association, Bosideng have been involved in skating for a long time and it is a very good partner," said Schmid.
No financial details of the contract was released, but Schmid said: "China has very good skaters, China had very good results inthe international competitions and China has a very good financial environment. With the cooperation of China Skating Association and Bosideng, we can guarantee the success of the World Cup event."
The 2004-2005 Short Track Speed Skating World Cup, which will be held from October 29, 2004 to February 13, 2005, have six stops worldwide, while China will hold the first two stops in northern city Harbin and Beijing.
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September 13, 2004
USAFE Tour Report
APOLO ANTON OHNO SKATES HIS WAY ONTO U.S. AIR FORCE BASES
Apolo meets with some of the children of U.S. servicemen and women serving in Europe (click for a larger version of this photo)
September 8, 2004 - Olympic Speed Skater Apolo Anton Ohno took time out of his busy schedule last month to visit servicemen, servicewomen and their families overseas at US Air Force bases throughout Europe. Apolo’s tour was part of a program called Extreme Summer, thanks in part to the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE). The Extreme Summer program was created to bring over positive role models to provide entertainment for the troops and their families. Apolo visited bases in England, Norway and Germany from August 2 through August 11.
Officers practice their interrogation techniques on Apolo
During the tour, Apolo had the opportunity to meet and talk with many of the folks who are serving our country overseas. Apolo signed autographs, posed for pictures, answered questions, and even had the opportunity to show off his speed skating skills. Twice, Apolo had the chance to hit the ice and show everyone what made him an Olympic Gold Medalist.
Apolo demonstrates his ice skills at Garmisch in Germany
Apolo Anton Ohno’s overseas tour was coordinated and managed by Pittsburgh-based sports and entertainment marketing agency Koeberle & Associates. Koeberle & Associates specializes in matching athletes and celebrities with corporations and organizations for a variety of events, promotions and marketing opportunities. Koeberle & Associates is currently working with USAFE, the United States Army, and the United States Navy on a number of celebrity overseas goodwill tours this year. Visit us on the web at www.kasports.com.
Thanks to Apolo's agents at PMG Sports for passing along the photos and press release!
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USA-China Sports Summit Update
USA-China Sports Summit Update
A column in the Seattle Times by Seattle Organizing Committee CEO Bob Walsh provides an overview of the athletic, cultural and health events planned to take place during the June 2005 USA-China Sports Summit and in subsequent years:
Seattle Times | Road to Beijing starts in Puget Sound
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September 12, 2004
1500m race from Cleveland
New Video: men's 1500m final from Cleveland
Skaters in the race: Apolo Anton Ohno, Shani Davis, Rusty Smith, Mike Kooreman, Derek Gray, Alex Izykowski
Many thanks to Maggie, Sonia and Sue for bringing us this footage!
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