2016 Olympics Flashback #3: Ashton Eaton after 1st Gold Medal London 2012

2016 — Congratulations to Ashton Eaton and his Gold Medal victory in Rio! Watching him on TV, he wowed us with his repeat feat and heartfelt interviews. He has also been entertaining in several commercials airing during the Olympics coverage. All that reminds me of my interview with him four years ago in London. He is,

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2016 Olympics Flashback #1: London’s 2012 Men’s Basketball Dream Team

Heading in to the second week of the 2016 Rio Olympics, I re-visit my 2012 Olympic posts.  Among them, some that transcend a location, and remind us of the stories and moments encountered in the Olympic journey. Some of the players aren’t Olympians this go round. Some are. Either way, these are little nuggets of time and

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One on One Jane’s Olympic Journal Day 12: Taekwon-Gold? Team USA’s Road to London and Beyond

(Pre-note: Since I wrote this journal entry Thursday, the Olympic competition is complete. Diana and Steven did not medal. While it is certainly disappointing for the Lopez siblings, their hard work and determination to get to this level are still remarkable. As for the two Rookies Paige and Terrence? Their stories helped get them to

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One on One Jane’s Olympic Journal Day 10: “Pin” -ture this … a tiny reminder

Cameras of every variety, technology, size and shape are everywhere here in London for the Olympics.  iPhones, Blackberries or other smart phones, pocket digital cameras, Go Pros, or gear with bigger lenses are flashing or clicking nearly non-stop. They are  documenting moments for  countless thousands at or around the games;  images that will be a

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One on One Jane’s Olympic Journal Day 9: Meeting the 2012 Dream Team (part 1)

If the Olympics are to be an opportunity for each country to present the best of their best, then Team USA Men’s Basketball is no exception. To see the Dream Team 2012 dominate  in the competition — and then that  nail biter  game against Lithuania — are elements the excellent broadcasters can handle. But to

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