Karch Kiraly to be Inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Apr 17, 2008
"The Hall already contains so many legends and this year's class features many of my peers whom I have admired and respected tremendously throughout the years. Last season, Kiraly left the beach circuit as the Tour's all-time leader in Open victories with 148. He is a four-time King of the Beach winner and a seven-time recipient of the Tour's MVP award. At UCLA, Kiraly played on three NCAA championship teams, twice earning Most Outstanding Player honors (1981 and '82). In 1979 and '82, the... (Uclabruins.com)
Notes: Speedo suit still has some skeptics Apr 16, 2008
Coach Carlo Fassi, skater Carol Heiss Jenkins and the 1996 women's gymnastics team will also be inducted June 19 in Chicago. Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Samuelson, '96 gymnasts inducted into Oly Hall Apr 16, 2008
Carlo Fassi, who coached Peggy Fleming and Dorothy Hamill, was selected in the coach category, and gold medal figure skater Carol Heiss Jenkins is the veteran inductee. Hollywood producer Frank Marshall will join the hall as a special contributor. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Samuelson leads Olympic Hall class Apr 16, 2008
Carlo Fassi, who coached figure skaters Peggy Fleming and Dorothy Hamill, was selected in the coach category, and gold medal figure skater Carol Heiss Jenkins is the veteran inductee. Hollywood producer Frank Marshall will join the hall as a special contributor. (News & Observer -- Sports)
C.C. dethrones LeBron as Cleveland's finest Jan 25, 2008
SI.com - MLB - Sabathia dethrones LeBron in Cleveland - Thursday January 24, 2008 10:23PM. C.C. dethrones LeBron in Cleveland. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Skating legend Kwan will light torch at State Games Jul 12, 2007
Kwan, 27, was the world champion in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2003, tying her with Dick Button and Carol Heiss for most world titles by an American. Kwan, who could not be reached for comment, retired just before the 2006 Olympics. (Yahoo News -- Figure Skating)
A perfect viewing of '56 perfect game Feb 23, 2007
In 1960, Carol Heiss captured the first gold medal for the United States in the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, winning the figure skating event. In 1991, North Carolina became the first team in NCAA basketball history to win 1,500 games with a 73-57 victory over Clemson. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
