Staff editorial: Olympic send-off


By The Daily Editorial Board
August 11, 2004

As enthusiastic supporters of both the glory of sport and the Olympic dream, The Daily editorial board wishes to congratulate and extend a warm "good luck" to UW alumni who are Olympic hopefuls. These individuals will join the ranks of thousands of the world's finest athletes in the race for the gold in Athens, Greece:

Aretha Hill -- USA Discus

Anna Mickelson -- USARowing

Mary Whipple -- USA Rowing

Erik Miller -- USARowing spare

Matt Deakin -- USARowing

Mike Callahan -- USARowing spare

Jennifer Devine -- USA Rowing

Kathy Colin -- USA Canoe/kayak

Jordan Malloch -- USA Canoe/kayak

Jennie Reed -- USATrack cycling

Hope Solo -- USASoccer alternate

Jamie Clark -- USASoftball alternate

Jennifer Spediacci -- ItalySoftball

Christian Belz -- Switzerland Track

Dave Calder -- CanadaRowing

Sean Spencer -- Greece Baseball

Bruno Barbic -- Croatia Swimming

Aaron Myette -- Canada Baseball

Congratulations to the Huskies representing us in Team USA.


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