The Olympics Are Soon To Begin!
I know that some folks are wondering when I will stop bragging about Tucson and the people who have ties to "The Old Pueblo." The answer is: NEVER! This is an amazing city, and the people are what make it so!
Without further ado, I would like to honor those with local ties, whose efforts bring them to the pinnacle of sport--the Olympics. Whether they win medals or not, the fact that they have earned a spot to represent their country is something to be noted.
Olympic Coach: Mike Candrea
Softball
Jennie Finch-Daigle
Softball
Caitlin Lowe
Softball
Tairia Flowers
Softball
Lovieanne Jung
Softball
Jennifer Nichols
Archery
Olympic Coach: James Li
Track and Field
Bernard Lagat
Track & Field
Jillian Camarena
Track & Field
Olympic Coach: Frank Busch
Swimming
Amanda Beard
Swimming
Lacey Nymyer
Swimming
Matt Grevers
Swimming
Congratulations, Tucson Olympians! Good luck in Beijing...and may the experience be one you never forget to pass on to others.
I apologize in advance for any omissions I may have inadvertently made - I will be adding to the list as more teams are announced. If you know of anyone that isn't on this list, please let me know. We should honor these individuals for their efforts!
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