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, […]
2016 Olympics Flashback #3: Ashton Eaton after 1st Gold Medal London 2012 Read More »
Kevin Durant and Coach K return to Rio in 2016. I’m not there this time, but I had a great experience at the 2012 Olympics in London interviewing members of the Team USA Men’s Basketball Dream Team. If you like to dip back in video archives, here are the pieces I produced at the U.S. training and
2016 Olympics Flashback #2: Mini One on Ones with NBA Dream Team in London 2012 Read More »
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
2016 Olympics Flashback #1: London’s 2012 Men’s Basketball Dream Team Read More »
Since landing in London, two themes have been articulated in signs and in the ceremonies. The first: Faster, Higher, Stronger. Whether watching on television at home, in a pub, or online, or in person, the Olympics have been jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, breathtaking and over the-top magnificent. The second theme: Inspire a Generation. Various BBC reports explored the Olympic theme
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While the Olympians have been based in the Olympic Village — very strict security for access there — their friends and family from all over the world have come to London to support them. Proctor and Gamble, a long-time partner of the Olympics, has played its part for the United States by creating a home
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A tour of the Proctor and Gamble Friends and Family house (story coming soon!) presented the unexpected opportunity of interviewing Ashton Eaton, a hot off the Olympic Stadium Gold Medalist for the Decathalon here in London. He had been doing several interviews, so by the time he got to me, he seemed a little tired.
One on One Jane’s Olympic Journal Day 14: After-Gold Glow — Meet Decathlete Ashton Eaton Read More »
In all the hurry and flurry of a spectacular event such as these 2012 Olympics… and the exciting environment of watching games in person or on TV with enthusiastic and often boisterous fans from around the globe… and in the process of taking in the colorful images of victory from international flags to Gold, Silver
Here are the interviews with the coaches for Team USA — Jean Lopez (who trains Diana and Steven Lopez) and Juan Moreno (who trains Terrence Jennings and Paige McPherson) Read more in previous blog from Jane’s Olympic Journal Day 12. Please share with any of your Taekwondo fans/participants, too!
(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
The British are thrilled with their Gold Rush… a phenomenal display of excellence indeed. But, one of the big topics a-buzz is the USA’s Men’s basketball team. The sport is played in many countries, but with the internet and ways to tune in to American sports coverage year round — and especially watching them out-perform
One on One Jane’s Olympic Journal Day 11: Dream Team Basketball Big for British! Read More »
