Olympics
Olympic journey marks Queen's crowning achievement
by Brian Wright, CT sports editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2008; 12:00 AM
Speed, endurance, rhythm, overcoming obstacles. All are important factors toward success in hurdling. And for Queen Harrison, all were put to the test in her quest for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Former Olympian Dawes speaks on life's passions
by Gordon Block, CT news reporter
Wednesday, October 29, 2008; 12:00 AM
American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes was in Squires Student Center last night talking at a Black Student Alliance event about her Olympic story and finding life's passion.
Hokies represent in Beijing
by Melanie Wadden, CT sports reporter
Monday, August 25, 2008; 12:03 AM
Since Todd Scully in 1976, Virginia Tech has sent seven athletes to compete in five Olympic games. These premier competitors have represented the United States, Latvia, Mali, Trinidad and Tobago and Turkey. The 2008 Games in Beijing may have been the most successful for the university, however. Five Hokies represented their respective countries in this pinnacle of athleticism.
Tech alumnus to swim for Turkey in Olympics
by Hattie Francis, CT sports reporter
Wednesday, July 30, 2008; 5:05 PM
Ankara, Turkey, native Kaan Tayla is not a newcomer to the Olympic scene. During the 2004 Olympics in Athens, at the age of 18, Tayla competed in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle for Turkey.
Tech athletes aim for Olympics
by Chad Mosesso, CT staff writer
Wednesday, July 9, 2008; 6:42 PM
With Queen Harrison already a part of the 2008 USA Olympic team, a few fellow Hokies attempted to join her in Beijing last weekend as both the swimming and track and field Olympic trials continued.
Tech swimmers take part in Olympic trials
by Michael Littier, CT staff writer
Wednesday, July 2, 2008; 6:18 PM
With the 2008 Olympic games held in Beijing, China a little more than a month away, the trials for the U.S. swimming and diving team started this past weekend, and will last throughout the rest of the week in Omaha, Nebraska. Of the hundreds of athletes trying to make the Olympic squad stand seven Hokies.
Track and field to send athletes to Olympic Trials
by Hattie Francis, CT sports reporter
Wednesday, June 25, 2008; 7:06 PM
Two weeks ago, Virginia Tech's Track and Field team walked into the National Championships in Des Moines, Iowa after the women had just won their second East Regional title and the men's team came off its best performance yet.
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