U.S. adds silver in water polo on final day Aug 25, 2008
"We could not be more proud of our athletes for everything they accomplished here in Beijing, both on and off the field of play," USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth said. "Our first priority going into these games was to compete clean, and we are extremely proud that our athletes are sharing our commitment to this principle. They represented our country with pride and honor, and with one of the best U.S. Olympic performances in history."USOC chief executive Jim Scherr added that the team "inspired... (News & Observer -- Sports)
China, U.S. collect the most medals Aug 25, 2008
"China has been systematically targeting every single available medal, and we're going to have to do that in the future," said U.S. Olympic Committee chairman Peter Ueberroth. "The resources that they put toward their Olympic team and the population base and the dedication is fantastic," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
American athletes enjoy stellar Olympics Aug 25, 2008
"We could not be more proud of our athletes for everything they accomplished here in Beijing, both on and off the field of play," USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth said. "Our first priority going into these games was to compete clean, and we are extremely proud that our athletes are sharing our commitment to this principle. They represented our country with pride and honor, and with one of the best U.S. Olympic performances in history.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Beijing disappointment: U.S. will be No. 2 in gold-medal race Aug 23, 2008
"The Chinese reaped the rewards of that spending this year, especially in their targeting of medal-rich sports where their athletes haven't traditionally excelled. With the help of foreign coaches, the program led to Chinese gold medals in sports such as fencing and sailing."We understand the Chinese team has been fantastic," said U.S. Olympic Committee chairman Peter Ueberroth. "In the future and in these games, they're clearly full of resources and effort in every single sport, but we'll have... (Anchorage Daily News)
Cyclists who covered up react to flap Aug 20, 2008
In a subsequent USOC news conference, chairman Peter Ueberroth spoke of the athletes embarrassing China. He noted that the U.S. owes thanks to China because it helped save the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics -- which Ueberroth oversaw -- by not honoring the Soviet boycott. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Phelps' audacious dream completed Aug 18, 2008
"I'm almost speechless," Peter Ueberroth, the chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee said Saturday after watching Phelps beat Cavic. "He's beginning to set a whole new standard for his sport and for America," Ueberroth said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eight is enough: Phelps clinches record with relay gold Aug 17, 2008
Said Peter Ueberroth, chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee: "Our whole country can be proud of him. Maybe in this era, nobody makes us prouder.". When Phelps won gold No. 7 on Saturday with an incredible finish in the men's 100-meter butterfly, he earned a $1 million bonus long ago promised by sponsor Speedo for tying Mark Spitz's seven golds at the 1972 Olympics. (USA Today -- Sports)
Phelps wins 8th gold Aug 17, 2008
"An extraordinary chapter in Olympic history has been written," USOC Chairman Peter Ueberroth said. Phelps' rivals took note during these Games, with many saying it was an honor just to be in the pool with him. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dr. ZNFL MAILBAG Aug 16, 2008
3) Once again, the Olympics is a political story, with one of the world's more repressive governments cracking down on the slightest expression of dissent, and America's Olympic Committee Chairman, Peter Ueberroth, turning a blind eye to China's many human rights violations. How well I remember this same mentality, going back to the Smith-Carlos black gloves incident in Mexico City. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dazzling opener shows China's serious Aug 9, 2008
I know the resources and what they intend to do, said Peter Ueberroth, chairman of the United States Olympic Committee. And I clearly expect them to be the dominant team in the Olympic Games for many, many years to come. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Investment paying off handsomely Aug 8, 2008
"The stadiums are as good as anything I've ever seen," said USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth. "The athletes all tell me that.". (Boston Globe)
Celizic: China is gaining, but Team USA is still No. 1 Aug 8, 2008
BEIJING - The subject was the Chinese Olympic team, and Peter Ueberroth was sounding like Lou Holtz talking up his next opponent. The Chinese, he wanted the worlds media to know, are the biggest, strongest, fastest, meanest, toughest, smartest, best-looking and most well-read people on the planet. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Chicago remembers 'Opening Night' Aug 8, 2008
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer, Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, and baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth. "I'll tell you what, I will never forget the first pitch, because as I wound up and turned to look at the plate, it was -- I don't even know how to describe it. I was almost blinded by all the flashcubes and lights that went off. I don't know how many people flashed their camera at that time, but I totally lost home plate. Somebody said later it was... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
China welcomes world under intense scrutiny Aug 8, 2008
BEIJING It can t be the way Peter Ueberroth wants. It can t be all nice and neat and arrive wrapped in a bow. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
McDonald's Honors World's Best Big Mac Builders With 'First Medals' of Beijing Olympic Games Aug 7, 2008
- Olympians Carl Lewis, Gao Min and Wang Junxia Coach McDonald's Restaurant All-Star Teams in Skills Competition - USOC Chairman Peter Ueberroth, IOC Managing Director Timo Lumme, Assistant to the President of BOCOG Tu Mingde and COC Deputy Director of Marketing Peng Xiao join Olympians and McDonald's Crew to Celebrate the Olympic Spirit BEIJING, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Official Restaurant of the Olympic Games honored its best of the best restaurant employees - McDonald's Olympic Champion... (PR Newswire)
Team Darfur member chosen to carry U.S. flag Aug 7, 2008
"You never want to go to somebody else's place and cause any embarrassment and in this case, I think we did a little bit," USOC Chairman Peter Ueberroth said. Ueberroth said U.S. officials would not prohibit athletes from wearing masks if they felt it was needed. (USA Today -- Sports)
Olympic ideal stumbles over Cheek Aug 6, 2008
On the one hand, you had Peter Ueberroth and Jim Scherr -- chairman and chief executive officer, respectively, of the United States Olympic Committee, making impassioned statements on behalf of the Olympic ideal, the idea that sports and games can make a difference in the world and yet not be political. On the other, you had Joey Cheek. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Trying to swing the softball vote Aug 3, 2008
Porter also has gotten insight from friend and 1984 Los Angeles Olympics organizer Peter Ueberroth, who wrote of the egos and personalities of the IOC in his book "Made in America.". Since a gift-giving scandal surrounding the awarding of the 2002 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City resulted in resignations and removals of IOC members, ethics has become a public affair. (Florida Today)
USOC's clean-athlete plan may be a flop Jul 27, 2008
U.S. Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth vowed in April that the USOC would send a drug-free team to next month's Olympics in Beijing, a day before word emerged of a new drug-testing program designed to put some muscle behind Ueberroth's pledge. Twelve prominent American swimmers, track stars and cyclists had agreed to submit to extensive blood and urine testing well beyond what is required by the World Anti-Doping Agency in an attempt to demonstrate that the country's athletes... (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. To Send Nearly 600 Athletes To Beijing Jul 25, 2008
"The 2008 Olympic Games will be one of the most significant events of our generation, not only athletically, but culturally, socially, economically and environmentally," said USOC Chairman Peter Ueberroth said in a statement. "The entire U.S. Olympic Team will travel to China as guests of the host nation and will be most appreciative of all they are doing to welcome athletes and visitors from around the world. The U.S. Team is ready to compete in a manner that makes this country proud." The... (Click2Houston, TX)
Michelle Kwan in U.S. delegation to Olympics Jul 24, 2008
And to be with three members of the Cabinet and Karen Hughes and Peter Ueberroth ... Joining Rice and Kwan in the delegation will be Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao; Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael O. Leavitt; Clark T. Randt, Jr, the U.S. ambassador to China; U.S. Olympic committee president Peter Ueberroth; and Karen Hughes, global vice chair of Burson-Marsteller. (MSNBC -- Sports)
President Bush Holds Social Dinner in Honor of United States Past and Present Olympians Jul 22, 2008
And before I ask Peter Ueberroth to join us, I would like to propose a toast to the Olympic athletes, past and present, and to the United States of America. (A toast is offered. (White House News Releases)
Q&A: NBCs Eck on Whats in Store for Affiliates Jul 14, 2008
At the same affiliate meeting we referenced earlier, Dick Ebersol yielded some of his time to Peter Ueberroth, whos the chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee, and he talked about the fact that theres great curiosity about China, first of all, and secondly, we have a great team, probably our greatest swimming and gymnastics team weve ever had. He actually encouraged all the affiliates to make it their mission to make sure that their people in their market knew of all the great stories... (TVweek.com)
USA set to defend Olympic medal supremacy in Beijing... Jul 13, 2008
Americans had 97 medals at Sydney before athletics star Marion Jones admitted being a dope cheat and was stripped of three golds and two bronzes, but USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth has vowed to send a "clean team" to Beijing. Watch the stars who will give back medals in eight years is not exactly a great marketing slogan for the US-based corporate sponsors who greatly finance the Olympic movement. (The Drudge Report)
Hamm set to train Jul 2, 2008
In a move designed to keep familiar faces in front of the folks considering Chicago as a site for the 2016 Games, the U.S. Olympic Committee voted to keep Peter Ueberroth involved in the federation through the selection process. This article appeared on page D - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
USOC votes to keep Ueberroth in honorary role Jul 2, 2008
(AP) -- In a move designed to keep familiar faces in front of the folks considering Chicago as a site for the 2016 Games, the U.S. Olympic Committee on Tuesday voted to keep Peter Ueberroth involved in the federation through the selection process. Ueberroth will serve as "President in an honorary capacity," a nonvoting position that isn't on the board of directors, when his term as chairman expires at the end of the 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
The Best-Paid Bench Warmers Jun 18, 2008
During the 1980s, Commissioner Peter Ueberroth pointed out to the owners how much they were flushing down the drain on players that didn't play. The problem is that when the owners decide collectively to clamp down, they're guilty of collusion (a legacy of the Ueberroth era, resulting in legal rulings that forced owners to fork over millions to the players union). (Forbes -- Business)
Rio, Tokyo, Madrid tough foes Jun 5, 2008
"All four cities are capable of having a very good Games in 2016," Peter Ueberroth, chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee, said after the IOC announcement. "Naturally, I believe Chicago will offer a unique opportunity for the Olympic family to re-connect with the heartland of our country and find that the people of Chicago keep their word in every way.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chicago Among Finalists For 2016 Olympics Jun 5, 2008
"We are extremely proud of our partners at Chicago 2016 and the leadership being provided by Mayor Richard Daley and Pat Ryan," United States Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth said in a statement. "The Chicago bid represents the enthusiasm and desire of our nation to welcome the athletes of the world for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have hard work and many challenges ahead, but we are honored to be a part of this process.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Dispute over U.S. share of global Olympic revenues Jun 4, 2008
USOC president Peter Ueberroth replied at the time that the letter was badly spirited and an attempt to attack the United States and Chicago's Olympic bid. The dispute flared again Tuesday at a meeting of the ASOIF assembly, which voted to submit a resolution to the IOC executive board Wednesday calling for intensified attempts to find a solution. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. takes 'immoral' share of Olymnpic revenue, IOC official says Jun 4, 2008
The U.S. committee's president, Peter Ueberroth, replied at the time that the letter was "badly spirited" and an attempt to attack the United States and Chicago's Olympic bid. When the revenue-sharing deal was negotiated 20 years ago, nearly all the Olympic revenues were generated from the United States. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The dubious rewards of Olympic sponsorship Jun 1, 2008
Olympic sponsorships came of age when Peter Ueberroth exploited them to subsidize the Los Angeles Games in 1984. Pre-Ueberroth, Olympics cost the host city hundreds of millions of dollars, which was paid mostly by taxpayers. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
USOC still working on TV network May 16, 2008
The honest answer is, a lot is going on and a lot of work is being done, but we're not in any place to give adjectives, chairman Peter Ueberroth said. We can't say how it looks, how it doesn't look, whether it's close or not close. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
USOC still committed to letting foreign athletes in May 15, 2008
"It may force us out of the medal count, but so be it,'' chairman Peter Ueberroth said. "That's part of the Olympic movement. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
USOC proposal could help Chicago 2016 May 14, 2008
(Crains) The U.S. Olympic Committee is considering a move to retain Peter Ueberroth as a board member, an act that could benefit Chicagos attempt to land the 2016 Olympics and Paralympic games. In an effort to bolster the USOCs international standing, its board on Wednesday will consider amending its bylaws to allow the immediate past chairman to be a non-voting, ex-officio member of the board for two years after the chairmans term, a USOC spokesman said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
USOC proposes keeping Ueberroth May 10, 2008
(AP) -Hoping to keep familiar faces in front of the folks considering Chicago as a site for the 2016 Games, the U.S. Olympic Committee wants to keep Peter Ueberroth involved with its board of directors through the selection process. If the proposal is approved, Ueberroth would become a nonvoting, "ex officio'' member of the board for two years when his term as chairman of the board expires in October.A similar proposal would make Bob Ctvrtlik an officer of the organization as international vice... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Athletes mostly ignore politics Apr 18, 2008
USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth and CEO Jim Scherr hatched another couple of unofficial demonstration sports for the '08 Games -- synchronized squirming and rhythmic rhetoric. Ueberroth praised peace and free speech but seemed uncomfortable getting within a javelin's throw of the topic. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Speak up? Nobody minds Apr 16, 2008
"I didn't feel that was even a question for any country, certainly not for us," said US Olympic Committee chairman Peter Ueberroth, who was in Beijing last week for the last major meeting of the world's top Olympic brass before the Games. "[The Chinese] know we've accepted and that we'll come.". (Boston Globe)
Chicago gains local support, but remains Olympics underdog Apr 16, 2008
But U.S. Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth promptly punctured Chicagos balloon a bit, saying the citys effort internationally still falls short of what it needs to win. In twin developments at a meetings of Olympics reporters being held in Chicago this week, Chicago officials released results of a new poll by Zogby International indicating that 84% of those surveyed support the Chicago bid, up from 76% a year ago. (Crain's Chicago Business)
U.S. promises drug-free Olympic team Apr 16, 2008
U.S. Olympic Committee chairman Peter Ueberroth said on Tuesday that the U.S. Olympic team "will be a clean team." ... This will be a clean team, chairman Peter Ueberroth said Tuesday at the USOC media summit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ueberroth says Chicago's 2016 bid needs work Apr 16, 2008
CHICAGO - U.S. Olympic Committee chairman Peter Ueberroth has no illusions about where Chicago stands in the bid to land the 2016 Summer Games. Not anywhere near first, he said Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ueberroth says Chicago's bid has a ways to go Apr 16, 2008
"Still not anywhere near first," USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth said. Last year, Ueberroth said he thought Chicago was third or fourth in the running for the games and needed to work hard to sell itself to International Olympic Committee members. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Ueberroth confident U.S. team will be drug-free Apr 16, 2008
Peter Ueberroth believes there will be few U.S. positive drug tests ... "This will be a clean team," chairman Peter Ueberroth said Tuesday at the USOC media summit. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Samuelson leads Olympic Hall class Apr 16, 2008
"This will be a clean team," chairman Peter Ueberroth said at the USOC media summit ... "But we're making no illusions about the fact we think the Chinese have the strongest team heading into these games."CHICAGO HAS WORK TO DO: Peter Ueberroth blunt when assessing where Chicago ranks in the contest to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Daley ready for Chicago's Olympic pitch Apr 15, 2008
But he isn't taking anything for granted, calling it a "tough competition.''Daley said the unanswered question is how many cities the IOC will name as finalists - anywhere from three to five.USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth said last year he thought Chicago, at the time, was third or fourth in the running for the games. He said then that Chicago needed to sell itself to IOC members.Since then, Daley and the city have worked to promote its Olympic bid, including through the successful staging of... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dispute of USOC's revenue share heating up Apr 11, 2008
USOC president Peter Ueberroth complained to the IOC earlier this week that the letter was "badly spirited" and an attempt to attack the United States and Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics. Under international pressure to reduce the U.S. share, the IOC and USOC have been in talks for more than a year on finding a new revenue-sharing formula. (News & Observer -- Sports)
S.F. torch relay takes secret route Apr 10, 2008
Peter Ueberroth, chairman of the United States Olympic Committee, said the U.S. had struck the right balance between preserving freedom of speech for protesters, providing an exhilarating experience for the torchbearers, and preventing a repeat of the chaotic demonstrations that accompanied the torch in London and Paris. As close as anybody can do in a free society, so far its looking very good, Ueberroth said. (MSNBC -- Race)
Austin MurphyMURPHY'S LAW Apr 10, 2008
But protesters might have clashed with the cops, and those clips would have played on the evening news, a risk acceptable neither to Newsom, who has ambitions beyond San Francisco's City Hall, nor to USOC President Peter Ueberroth, who'd earlier expressed his concern about "our reputation as a country." A courteous reminder to Mr. Ueberroth: he lives in a democracy. Dissent goes with the territory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Olympic torch rerouted away from S.F. crowds Apr 10, 2008
" The torch's 85,000-mile, 20-nation global journey is the longest in Olympic history, and is meant to build excitement for the Beijing Games. But it has also been targeted by activists angered over China's human rights record. One of the runners who planned to carry the torch dropped out earlier this week because of safety concerns, officials said. The torchbearers competed not only with people protesting China's grip on Tibet, but its support for the governments of Myanmar and Sudan. Vans were... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Shedding light on the torch Apr 10, 2008
In expressing concern about the San Francisco protests, USOC President Peter Ueberroth said, "The only concern is our reputation as a country." Perhaps, as this debacle runs its course, Ueberroth should be more concerned with the reputation of the International Olympic Committee and the quadrennial orgy of sporting nationalism and corporate greed. Dave Zirin is the author of the book, "Welcome to the Terrordome" (Haymarket). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Security tightened as San Francisco girds for protests along Olympic torch relay Apr 9, 2008
United States Olympic Chairman Peter Ueberroth, who met with officials at City Hall Tuesday, said afterward that his concern is for the reputation of the U.S.. Everybody is always concerned when you have a big international event. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Protests, rancor rain on China's Olympic parade Apr 9, 2008
" Worry about more protests The tension over potential torch protests is particularly high in India, where there are an estimated 100,000 refugees who have fled to escape China's crackdown on dissidents there. The Dalai Lama's government in exile is in India as well. In recent weeks, there has been sporadic violence in Tibet as Chinese security officials have put a clamp on the region. Indian authorities are planning to increase security measures and shorten the planned route of the torch relay,... (USA Today)
S.F. treats torch run as a hot potato Apr 9, 2008
United States Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth issued a statement late Monday that said, "The world will learn a great deal about San Francisco during the next two days ... "When it accepted the honor of hosting the Olympic Flame, San Francisco also accepted two important responsibilities. It must provide a proper forum for the peaceful expression of opinions and dissent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Olympic torch arrives in S.F. Apr 9, 2008
U.S. Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth said in a statement the event was an important moment for the city to show its character, hospitality and commitment to peace and tolerance. It must provide a proper forum for the peaceful expression of opinions and dissent. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
To stay and play would pay off US debt Apr 1, 2008
"Boycotts do one thing very well and only one thing," said USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth, chief organizer of the 1984 Los Angeles Games. "They punish athletes.". (Boston Globe)
USOC, Colo. Springs approve $53 million deal Apr 1, 2008
"I'm pleased to announce that Colorado Springs became the home 30 years ago and will stay as a home for the next 25 years," USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth said at a news conference. The City Council voted 7-1 for the proposal and the USOC approved it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Shaping the Rangers #3: Rafael Palmeiro Mar 22, 2008
However, both players were signed as free agents and not drafted, and the Rangers immediately raced to the office of former commissioner Peter Ueberroth to get a final ruling on the deal. The green light was given, and a deal was reached between the two teams, but it was a bitter pill to swallow for the principal players involved. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
U.S. Olympic committee against any boycott Mar 18, 2008
USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth has long credited China for helping lead the resurgence of the Olympics. Last week, Ueberroth, who was key in staging the 1984 Games, reemphasized his belief that the games not be politicized. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cat-astrophe in the making Mar 6, 2008
Peter Ueberroth was named Major League Baseball commissioner and hailed as Time magazine's Man of the Year for his organization of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The Soviet Union boycotted those Games. (AZCentral -- Sports)
From pollution to food, USOC hopes for best, plans for anything Mar 1, 2008
Chairman Peter Ueberroth, an architect of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, has long been fond of China, which bucked the Soviet boycott 24 years ago and helped make those games a success. He acknowledged there are issues China must resolve, many of which were acknowledged by the International Olympic Committee when it awarded the games to Beijing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Politics being thrown into rings Feb 26, 2008
"We don't just go there, we get invited there," said USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth. Even though the Olympic charter forbids what it calls political propaganda at the Games, there has been increasing pressure on athletes to sound off there this summer. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
This week in sports history Feb 24, 2008
1986 - Baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth conditionally suspends Dave Parker of the Cincinnati Reds, Keith Hernandez of the New York Mets, Joaquin Andujar of the Oakland Athletics, Lonnie Smith of the Kansas City Royals, Enos Cabell of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jeff Leonard of the San Francisco Giants, and Dale Berra of the New York Yankees one year for drug abuse. After conditions are met, the suspensions are reduced. (Boston Globe)
Ueberroth: U.S. athletes will respect Beijing Feb 23, 2008
ATLANTA (AP) -- U.S. Olympic Committee chairman Peter Ueberroth views American athletes as invited guests to the Beijing Olympics, not China's would-be reformers. One of the architects of the 1984 Los Angeles Games that helped turn the Olympics into the behemoth they are today, Ueberroth acknowledged the upcoming Beijing Games will be different. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Celebs head to high seas Feb 1, 2008
Meanwhile, sports leader and entrepreneur Peter Ueberroth will host an Alaska cruise from Juneau, May 24, aboard the 223-guest Empress of the North. Operated by Majestic America Line, one of the world's leading river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, the seven-night roundtrip cruise visits Alaska's most colorful ports of call. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Olympians prepare for battle with Beijing's smog Jan 24, 2008
Rogge and Peter Ueberroth, the USOC chairman, recalled that pollution was a concern before the Summer Games in 1984 in Los Angeles and in 2004 in Athens, but that the air quality was not a problem when competition began. But with the Olympics less than seven months away, scientists are skeptical about the air quality for these Summer Games. (International Herald Tribune)
