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In the News (Fri 25 Dec 09)

  
 Senator Clinton Introduces Legislation Naming Post Office
for New York Olympian Jack Shea
Jack Shea was awarded two gold medals in speed skating at the 1932 winter Olympics in his hometown, Lake Placid.
His son, Jim Shea, competed in the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
He is considered instrumental in convincing the Olympic committee to award the 1980 games to Lake Placid.
www.senate.gov /~clinton/news/2002/03/2002305C35.html

  
 Press Release
Shea won a gold medal in speed skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid while his son, Jim Shea competed as a cross-country skier in the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
Jack's grandson, Jimmy Shea, emerged as a local and national sensation with his gold medal performance in the skeleton competition at this year's Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jack Shea is the patriarch of the Shea family that has provided the United States with the first three-generation Olympic family in history.
www.house.gov /sweeney/press/2002/Feb/02-27_Shea_Post_Office.htm

  
 ESPN.com: OLY - New York City gets U.S. nod for 2012 Summer Games
However, there were three consecutive Olympics in Europe in the 1990s -- Albertville, France, in the winter, Barcelona in the summer of 1992, and Lillehammer, Norway, in the winter of 1994.
The IOC usually prefers to move the Summer and Winter Games around the globe, and it's doubtful North America would get to host two straight Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee will choose the 2012 site in three years, pitting New York against such possible rivals as Paris, Moscow, Toronto, Budapest, Rome, Istanbul, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid or Seville in Spain, and a city in Germany, perhaps Berlin.
espn.go.com /oly/news/2002/1102/1454873.html

  
 Press Release
Shea won a gold medal in speed skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid while his son, Jim Shea competed as a cross-country skier in the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
Jack Shea is the patriarch of the Shea family that has provided the United States with the first three-generation Olympic family in history.
The tribute is especially appropriate given the fact that Jack Shea once worked at the Lake Placid Post Office as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service.
www.house.gov /sweeney/press/2002/Feb/02-27_Shea_Post_Office.htm   (201 words)

  
 Jewish and Israel News from New York - The Jewish Week
Alain Calmat, a world-class figure skater, won a silver medal at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria, b ut he made his mark in Jewish athletic history four years later at the Games in Grenoble, France, when he was selected to carry the torch and light the Olympic flame during the opening ceremonies.
Katz immigrated to Israel, where as a trainer and sports manager for the Maccabi organization, he was chosen to coach the countryÂ’s track team in the 1948 Games.
Brown, who played in the old American Basketball Association for five seasons and represented the United States in the 1961 Maccabiah Games, was inducted two years ago into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
www.thejewishweek.com /news/newscontent.php3?artid=9726   (201 words)

  
 History of the Modern Summer and Winter Olympics from Fanbay.net
The Summer and Winter Olympics of 1932 were both held in the United States, in Los Angeles, CA and Lake Placid, NY, respectively.
The Olympic facilities were as impressive as the cutting edge facilities that brought the Summer Olympics to a new level in Munich (1972).
The Winter Olympics of 2002 were overshadowed by the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001.
www.fanbay.net /olympics/modern_history.htm   (2739 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - 2002 Winter Olympics - Nordic Combined - Americans in medal contention in Nordic combined - Saturday February 09, 2002 05:37 PM
The top-ranked Nordic combined athlete in the world, Austria's Felix Gottwald, turned in a poor first jump and stands 11th.
The highest Olympic finish by a U.S. athlete is ninth, in 1932 by Rolf Monsen.
Demong, of Vermontville, N.Y., was 17 when he competed in his first Olympics four years ago, and he finished 34th.
www.basketballdraft.com /olympics/2002/nordic_combined/news/2002/02/09/nordic_combined_ap   (2739 words)

  
 History of the Modern Summer and Winter Olympics from Fanbay.net
The Summer and Winter Olympics of 1932 were both held in the United States, in Los Angeles, CA and Lake Placid, NY, respectively.
The Olympic facilities were as impressive as the cutting edge facilities that brought the Summer Olympics to a new level in Munich (1972).
The U.S.A. won 30% of the Summer Olympic medals—their highest percentage over the years—not counting Saint Louis, where the U.S. won 84% of the medals because the attendance was even more skewed toward Americans.
www.fanbay.net /olympics/modern_history.htm   (2739 words)

  
 History of the Modern Summer and Winter Olympics from Fanbay.net
The Summer and Winter Olympics of 1932 were both held in the United States, in Los Angeles, CA and Lake Placid, NY, respectively.
The Olympic facilities were as impressive as the cutting edge facilities that brought the Summer Olympics to a new level in Munich (1972).
The Winter Olympics of 2002 were overshadowed by the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001.
www.fanbay.net /olympics/modern_history.htm   (2739 words)

  
 ninemsn Encarta - Winter Olympics
Gillis Gräfström of Sweden (with three consecutive titles: 1920-1928), Karl Schäfer of Austria (1932, 1936), and Dick Button of the US (1948 and 1952) are the only male skaters to retain their titles.
Winter Olympics, popular designation for the quadrennial Olympic Winter Games, the winter sports competitions forming a separate cycle of the Olympic Games.
From the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, the winter and summer games began to be alternated in even-numbered years.
au.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761572547/Winter_Olympics.html   (2739 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
It is the 24th time the country participates in the Summer Olympics, previous times being 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
image:austria_flag_large.png rightthumb100pxFlag of Austria '''Austria''' sent 101 athletes to the '''2004 Summer Olympics''' in Athens, Greece.
The country also participated in 19 Winter Olympics.
www.mauspfeil.net /Austria_at%20the%202004%20Summer%20Olympics.html   (2739 words)

  
 History of the Modern Summer and Winter Olympics from Fanbay.net
The Summer and Winter Olympics of 1932 were both held in the United States, in Los Angeles, CA and Lake Placid, NY, respectively.
The Winter Olympics of 2002 were overshadowed by the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001.
The Olympic facilities were as impressive as the cutting edge facilities that brought the Summer Olympics to a new level in Munich (1972).
www.fanbay.net /olympics/modern_history.htm   (2739 words)

  
 History of the Modern Summer and Winter Olympics from Fanbay.net
The Summer and Winter Olympics of 1932 were both held in the United States, in Los Angeles, CA and Lake Placid, NY, respectively.
The Olympic facilities were as impressive as the cutting edge facilities that brought the Summer Olympics to a new level in Munich (1972).
The U.S.A. won 30% of the Summer Olympic medals—their highest percentage over the years—not counting Saint Louis, where the U.S. won 84% of the medals because the attendance was even more skewed toward Americans.
www.fanbay.net /olympics/modern_history.htm   (2739 words)

  
 United States Olympic Committee - Shea, Jack
Besides winning two gold medals in speedskating at the 1932 Olympics, Jack was chosen to read the Olympic oath during the opening ceremonies for the Games.
His son, Jim Shea Sr., competed in the Nordic combined and cross-country skiing at the 1964 Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
It is given annually to an Olympic athlete that embodies the values of sportsmanship, commitment, humility and perseverance.
www.olympic-usa.org /26_577.htm   (418 words)

  
 Senator Clinton Introduces Legislation Naming Post Office
for New York Olympian Jack Shea
Jack Shea was awarded two gold medals in speed skating at the 1932 winter Olympics in his hometown, Lake Placid.
His son, Jim Shea, competed in the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
He is considered instrumental in convincing the Olympic committee to award the 1980 games to Lake Placid.
clinton.senate.gov /news/2002/03/2002305C35.html   (313 words)

  
 Press Release
In the 1932 Olympics held in his hometown of Lake Placid, Shea won two gold medals for his performance in the 500-meter and 1,500 meter speed skating events.
His son Jim Shea competed in the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria and his grandson Jim Shea Jr.
is competing in the 2002 Olympic games in Salt Lake City, Utah.
www.house.gov /sweeney/press/2002/Feb/02-06_Jack_Shea_Resolution.htm   (280 words)

  
 February 15 Events in History
February 15, 1932 3rd Winter Olympic games close at Lake Placid, New York
February 15, 1976 12th Winter Olympic games close at Innsbruck, Austria
February 15, 1980 Eric Heiden skates Olympic record 500m in 38.03 sec
www.brainyhistory.com /days/february_15.html   (280 words)

  
 February 15 Events in History
February 15, 1976 12th Winter Olympic games close at Innsbruck, Austria
February 15, 1932 3rd Winter Olympic games close at Lake Placid, New York
February 15, 1964 Beatles' "Meet the Beatles!," album goes #1 and stays #1 for 11 weeks
www.brainyhistory.com /days/february_15.html   (280 words)

  
 Austria at the 2004 Summer Olympics
It is the 24th time the country participates in the Summer Olympics, previous times being 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Austria sent 101 athletes to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
Previous Olympics in Austria : Winter Games in...
hallencyclopedia.com /Austria_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics   (280 words)

  
 Austria at the 2004 Summer Olympics
It is the 24th time the country participates in the Summer Olympics, previous times being 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Austria sent 101 athletes to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
Previous Olympics in Austria : Winter Games in...
hallencyclopedia.com /Austria_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics   (280 words)

  
 ninemsn Encarta - Winter Olympics
Gillis Gräfström of Sweden (with three consecutive titles: 1920-1928), Karl Schäfer of Austria (1932, 1936), and Dick Button of the US (1948 and 1952) are the only male skaters to retain their titles.
Winter Olympics, popular designation for the quadrennial Olympic Winter Games, the winter sports competitions forming a separate cycle of the Olympic Games.
From the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, the winter and summer games began to be alternated in even-numbered years.
au.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761572547/Winter_Olympics.html   (280 words)

  
 Austria at the 2004 Summer Olympics
It is the 24th time the country participates in the Summer Olympics, previous times being 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Austria sent 101 athletes to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
National Olympic Committees at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
hallencyclopedia.com /Austria_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics   (280 words)

  
 Austria at the 2004 Summer Olympics
It is the 24th time the country participates in the Summer Olympics, previous times being 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Austria sent 101 athletes to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
National Olympic Committees at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
hallencyclopedia.com /Austria_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics   (280 words)

  
 Austria at the 2004 Summer Olympics
It is the 24th time the country participates in the Summer Olympics, previous times being 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Austria sent 101 athletes to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
National Olympic Committees at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
hallencyclopedia.com /Austria_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics   (280 words)

  
 Austria at the 2004 Summer Olympics
It is the 24th time the country participates in the Summer Olympics, previous times being 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Austria sent 101 athletes to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
National Olympic Committees at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
hallencyclopedia.com /Austria_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics   (280 words)

  
 Austria at the 2004 Summer Olympics
It is the 24th time the country participates in the Summer Olympics, previous times being 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Austria sent 101 athletes to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
National Olympic Committees at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
hallencyclopedia.com /Austria_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics   (280 words)

  
 Austria at the 2004 Summer Olympics
It is the 24th time the country participates in the Summer Olympics, previous times being 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Austria sent 101 athletes to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
National Olympic Committees at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
hallencyclopedia.com /Austria_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics   (280 words)

  
 History of Skiing
The Alpine skiing disciplines of downhill and slalom came about with this new equipment, and the 1936 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria, saw the first introduction of an alpine ski event: the combined, which added a skier's results in both events.
This continued until Cross-Country Skiing first made the Olympic agenda as a stand alone event during the 1932 Winter Games in Lake Placid.
Giant Slalom combined aspects of both previous disciplines, and first made the Olympic Games during the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics.
www.speedski.com /historyofskiing.htm   (838 words)

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