HerRoom.com and Wacoal Show Support for Breast Cancer Awareness Oct 21, 2008
Sport stars and Olympic champions like Dorothy Hamill and Peggy Fleming are on the list too. But by far the majority of them are women you pass in the street, or talk to at your kid's school. (MarketWatch)
Darlow joins Lake Region Figure Skating Oct 4, 2008
He was also trained by Carlo Fassi, who also trained famous skaters Peggy Fleming and Dorothy Hamill. When asked why he chose to come and coach in Devils Lake, Darlow responded by saying, They had an ad in a Professional Skating Association booklet, which is an association im with that governs coaches. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Summer is cool for ice skating Aug 24, 2008
Escape seemed to be on the mind of an investment banker from Brookline who identified herself as Peggy Fleming, before quickly adding, "well, not the Peggy Fleming.". "Imagine going through life with that name and not being able to skate!" said Fleming. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Uncorked: Olympic champion Peggy Fleming goes for gold in wine Aug 9, 2008
Article:Uncorked: Olympic champion Peggy Fleming goes for gold :/c/a/2008/08/07/WI9J12259O.DTL Article:Uncorked: Olympic champion Peggy Fleming goes for gold :/c/a/2008/08/07/WI9J12259O.DTL ... Peggy Fleming, the 1968 Olympic gold medalist, rarely ice-skates any more. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Catching up with Greg Louganis Aug 3, 2008
On his current tour, sponsored by pharmaceutical company Medco, Louganis travels around with other athletes including Peggy Fleming, Bruce Jenner and Jackie Joyner-Kersey as they discuss living with long-term illnesses. "It's just telling my story really," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jul 31, 2008
There are also five Sports Legends -- Peggy Fleming, Richard Petty, Dick Vitale, John Wooden and LaMotta. Finally, Americana includes a 30-card subset, "Ring Kings,'' featuring 30 mixed martial fighters. For more information on this high-end product that carries a $40 per park suggested retail price, visit www.donruss.com. (Send card questions to Babe Waxpak, PO Box 492397, Redding, CA 96049-2397 or e-mail babewaxpak(at)charter.net. If possible, include card number, year and brand or a... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Kings of your hearts Jul 21, 2008
San Jose: The Queen of Kings is Peggy Fleming, an athlete who defied opponents and Father Time. Just outside the top 10. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Spitz supports Phelps' quest to break mark Jul 3, 2008
In this Olympic year, the 58-year-old Spitz has been working on Medcos Tour of Champions along with other former gold medalists Greg Louganis, Bruce Jenner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Bob Beamon and Peggy Fleming. They are promoting the nations leading mail-order pharmacy being able to bring specialized care to patients with chronic problems and coordinate the possible risks of using multiple prescription drugs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Growing number of celebs going from VIP to vintner Jun 12, 2008
As a graceful Olympian, Peggy Fleming thrilled with her elegance on the ice. But these days, the gold-medal skater is making her mark in the world of wine. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
FINE WINE, WHINE: Athletes who deserve their own vino May 24, 2008
Joe Montana, Tom Seaver, Dick Vermeil, Peggy Fleming, Arnold Palmer and Mario Andretti are just a few of the notables who have floated into the business in recent years. Golfer Duffy Waldorf pens a column entitled "Uncorked" for Golf Magazine. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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)
At the movies Apr 1, 2008
It did have a host of cameos from famous skaters including Nancy Kerrigan, Brian Boitano, Peggy Fleming, Scott Hamilton and Dorothy Hamill. Video clip: To watch the trailer. (USA Today -- Sports)
YOUNG GUNS: Trend in U.S. sports puts pressure on teens Mar 20, 2008
Women's figure skating, which was once the most popular female sport on TV, has plummeted in the ratings, as the tiny teens have taken over the sport, jumping about the ice, but unable to display the grown-up grace and elegance once featured by Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill or Kristi Yamaguchi. And from a more substantive point of view, at a time when educators are struggling to keep American boys in school and to interest them in college -- where young women now predominate -- the increased... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
In almost every clubhouse, there are connoisseurs Feb 20, 2008
So are former hockey great Wayne Gretzky, auto racing icon Mario Andretti, legendary quarterback Joe Montana and figure skater Peggy Fleming. "A lot of baseball players are into wine," former Brewers infielder Jeff Cirillo said from his home near Seattle. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Skater Hamill fights cancer Jan 6, 2008
Peggy Fleming, the 1968 Olympic gold medalist, also had breast cancer. She was diagnosed in 1998, but is now cancer free and is an advocate for research and awareness. (The Palm Beach Post)
Back pain has many causes, but treat it early if you can Jan 2, 2008
So does 1968 Olympic and three-time world figure skating champion Peggy Fleming. And chances are either you and/or a couple of folks you know do too, because back injuries are almost as common as head colds. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Golfer Lorena Ochoa keeps climbing, selected AP female athlete of year Dec 22, 2007
1968 Peggy Fleming, figure skating. 1967 Billie Jean King, tennis. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Dorothy Hamill's Depression Oct 10, 2007
Certainly Peggy Fleming was, but Janet Lynn was the young woman I just idolized ... But Peggy Fleming was so beautiful, swan-like and elegant ... I was in those days considered more of an athletic skater, so I knew I could never be like Peggy Fleming. (Time.com)
CBS 2 HD: Race For The Cure Breast Cancer Special Sep 9, 2007
Olympic skater and breast cancer survivor Peggy Fleming discusses early detection of the disease. Dr. Herbert Pardes of NY-Presbyterian/Columbia discusses the impact of breast cancer, and the need for more research. (CBS New York, NY)
Fleming enjoying the simple things in life Aug 18, 2007
on a hot summer day, and Peggy Fleming is consulting with a local gardener and worrying about her indoor plants ... Peggy Fleming, right, with Maria Sharapova in April 2006, will be in Cary tonight ... Limited tickets at $100 each were still available late Thursday for tonight's Dessert First event at Embassy Suites in Cary featuring Olympic figure skater Peggy Fleming. (News & Observer -- Sports)
At home: Cool runnings for figure skating legend Fleming Aug 17, 2007
In 1999, Jenkins and Peggy Fleming cleared one of three acres at their sun-drenched hilltop home in order to plant 650 Chardonnay vines ... When Peggy Fleming captured the gold medal at the 1968 Olympics, the figure skater was on top of the world. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jennett's investigative past leads to Montrose's future Jul 23, 2007
"In fact, when they lined me up for graduation from college they did it alphabetically, and you know who I was standing right next to? David Jenkins (Jenkins won the 1960 Olympic gold medal for men's figure skating). I used to know all of the skaters, even Peggy Fleming." Fleming won the 1968 Olympic gold medal for women's figure skating the only gold medal awarded to an American athlete during those games. Jennett completed his student teaching at Harrison High School where he finished the... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Local Girl's Journal Travels All Over the World Jun 7, 2007
Well, how about Tiger Woods, Peggy Fleming, Peter Carruthers and Terry Gannon ... Peggy Fleming dazzled fans all over the world at the tender age of 19 by winning gold at the 68 Winter Games. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
As WNBA begins 11th season, women's pro sports remain a niche May 18, 2007
When Title IX was enacted back in the 1970s, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert and Peggy Fleming were the biggest women stars. The argument could be made today that no woman since has matched their ability to get people to watch despite the increased opportunities. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
"Blades" choreographer says she treasured her experience Apr 14, 2007
After a stint as a resident coach with the production, she choreographed friends' routines and then had her big break working with skating superstar Peggy Fleming. Kawahara won an Emmy for her choreography in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics. (Carroll County Times)
For Meissner, 'Blades' cuts it Apr 7, 2007
The film includes some of her skating friends and heroes in cameo roles - Scott Hamilton, Dorothy Hamill, Peggy Fleming and Brian Boitano - but not her role model, Michelle Kwan, who had a cameo in a 2005 movie that left Meissner "so disappointed." More on that later. Meissner knows a little bit about pairs - the regular kind - having tried them briefly at the novice level and again with Shaun Rogers of Millersville, an attempt that ended when Meissner fell on her partner's head during a lift... (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Sportscasters find their comedic calling Apr 6, 2007
But skating icons such as Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Brian Boitano and Nancy Kerrigan are in the comedy, which centers on two males teaming up for figure skating's pairs competition. In the real world, International Skating Union rules state pairs must be a man and a woman, not same-sex couples. (USA Today -- Sports)
Not gold medal worthy, but a fairly strong routine Apr 5, 2007
Scott Hamilton and Jim Lampley serve as anchors during the competitions; Brian Boitano, Nancy Kerrigan, Dorothy Hamill, Peggy Fleming and Sasha Cohen all show up in cameos as well. Ferrell is hilarious, as usual, but plays the same character he always does -- a crude, arrogant and slightly dumb (but quotable) antihero. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Figure Skating Gets Comedy Treatment in New Will Ferrell Movie Apr 1, 2007
It may not be a ride that we've chosen to take, but it's funny," he says. In fact, veteran skaters and current champions have cameos in the film, including Dorothy Hammill, Peggy Fleming, Nancy Kerrigan, Brian Boitano and Sasha Cohen. Will Ferrell says they are not there to be mocked. "I think they all know that there's a campy element to figure skating. They know that it's all about the pageantry and the outfits and I think, too, at the end of the day, anyone associated with a sport that a film... (Voice of America)
Can you say cheese?: 'Blades of Glory' lacks a cutting edge Mar 31, 2007
Fans of figuring skating will enjoy much of the silliness, however, because its better moments have fun lampooning all the hoopla that surrounds the sport and there are cameos from the likes of Dorothy Hamill, Nancy Kerrigan, Brian Boitano, Peggy Fleming and Sasha Cohen. Select a theater for exact times. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Will Ferrell's Glory Mar 31, 2007
Blades also plants a few sport icons in the supporting cast; as Dale Earnhart Jr. dressed up the race-car movie, Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano, Nancy Kerrigan lent their implicit blessing to the skateathon. Sacha Baron Cohen was in Talladega; Sasha Cohen shows up here. (Time.com)
'Blades of Glory' gets wacky comedic lift from Ferrell, Heder Mar 30, 2007
And the fact that skaters Peggy Fleming , Dorothy Hamill , Nancy Kerrigan , Sasha Cohen , and Brian Boitano have cameos and that Scott Hamilton commentates on the movie's absurd routines with his usual melodrama feels like a show of support. Strictly speaking, of course, Michaels and MacElroy aren't gay. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Putting the laughs on ice Mar 30, 2007
Skating stars with cameo roles in Blades of Glory include Brian Boitano, Sasha Cohen, Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Scott Hamilton and Nancy Kerrigan. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
Against Sequins: Mar 30, 2007
There are also brief cameos from real-life skaters like Brian Boitano, Scott Hamilton, Peggy Fleming, Nancy Kerrigan, and Sasha Cohen (who, as a love-struck Chazz Michael Michaels fan, gamely sniffs Ferrell's jockstrap). As far as the above-mentioned bloom-is-off-the-rose theory goes, I'm by no means anxious to proclaim an end to Will Ferrell's golden age. (Slate)
Autograph is Meissner's new signature move Mar 23, 2007
To keep things loose Wednesday, she hung out with Peggy Fleming, the 1968 Olympic gold medalist. Jump to page: 1. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Skating union is on edge over TV Mar 22, 2007
ESPN, which is in the final year of a four-year contract, has not been in any hurry to fork over millions for a new deal, and therefore in no rush to re-sign Button, 77, or his broadcast partner Peggy Fleming, 58. "I don't know what will happen," he said, sighing. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Sports Television Jan 26, 2007
The lead figure skating analysts are icons Dick Button and Peggy Fleming. Button, after winning Olympic gold in 1948 and 1952, went to Harvard and then Harvard law. (USA Today -- Sports)
Figure Skating: Nagasu No Longer Unknown Jan 24, 2007
" She was like a breath of fresh air Tuesday night, and the audience couldn't help but get caught up in her performance. She was expressive and energetic, never appearing to tire or labor over an element. She landed five clean triple jumps, and nobody came close to matching their quality. While other skaters struggled with their landings or noticeably lost speed, Nagasu landed lightly and kept right on going. She had gorgeous spirals and spins. She's so flexible, there's got to be some rubber in... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wanted: New American skating stars Jan 21, 2007
Peggy Fleming gave way to Janet Lynn and Dorothy Hamill. After Hamill, it was Linda Fratianne and Debi Thomas. (AZCentral -- Sports)
