Record #:

2963

Author(s):

Sumner, Jim

Abstract:

Many athletes and individuals with ties to the state have a number of Olympic moments. They include Dr. Leroy Walker, U.S. Olympic Committee president, N.C. State swimmer Steve Rerych, and East Carolina University runner Lee McNeil.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 64 Issue 2, July 1996, p30-31, por

Subject(s):

Olympics; Athletes

Record #:

13870

Author(s):

Criswell, Howard D.

Abstract:

Jim Thorpe was a ground breaking Native American Olympic athlete and professional baseball player from Rocky Mount, North Carolina. A member of the Eastern Carolina League from 1910-1911, Thorpe was denied his Olympic medals because of his status as a professional baseball player.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 20 Issue 46, Apr 1953, p5-7, il

Subject(s):

Olympics

Record #:

2810

Author(s):

Wood, Suzanne M.

Abstract:

Although the 1996 summer Olympics will occur in Atlanta, the event's impact is being felt across North Carolina, as a number of foreign teams use athletic facilities in Charlotte, the Triad, Raleigh, and Greenville for training.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 4, Apr 1996, p49-50, il

Subject(s):

Olympics; Athletes; Physical education and training