Tag: 1996 olympics

A “Gold Standard” motivational speaking event was hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Tuesday, in the Athletic Pavilion before an audience of about 20. 

Olympic gold medalist for the women's national softball team, Julie Smith was at the University of La Verne Tuesday morning, participating in an endorsement photo shoot for Coca-Cola and the International Grocery Association (IGA).

For years, the Nike Corporation has held to the motto of “Just Do It,” a message of following your dreams, no matter how great or small. “Just Do It” became a rallying cry for a generation of athletes who may not have been born with strength or talent, but had the drive to play a good game, regardless of whether they won or lost.

On a typical Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, it is not unusual to see past track and field Olympians and future hopefuls from around the world vigorously at work on the Ortmayer Stadium track, training for the 1996 Olympics.