The February Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month was the individual star of the Winter Olympics best remembered for the performance of one team.
During the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, 21-year-old Eric Heiden completely dominated the men’s speed skating events winning all five gold medals. Read the rest of this entry →
Ohno stays upright during the 2010 Olympics 500-meter short-track finals.
What did I love about the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Without a doubt, it was Apolo Anton Ohno and the exciting world of short-track speed skating. What a ride!
Yes, Ohno was robbed of a silver medal in the 500-meter short-track speed skating final. Come on, ref! The only fair thing to do was to start the race over or “replay the point, gentlemen,” because no one escaped the hands-on havoc during the last lap of that terrific race.
Ohno came into the final as the defending champion, having won the gold in the 500-meters four years ago. But no one really expected him to repeat in 2010, although you can never count Ohno out. The man simply does not know how to quit.
27-year old Ohno definitely was not the fastest man on the ice last night but he was the smartest and perhaps the most powerful, experienced and determined. Like a cat with two more lives to spare, Ohno went after the medal and took his chances.
The Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month is one of the most underappreciated wide receivers in NFL history, despite boasting a career that spanned 16 seasons and saw him excel as one of the league’s premier deep threats. Known for his speed, route-running, and ability to make plays downfield, Harold Jackson left an indelible mark on the game during an era that was not yet pass-heavy. Standing at 5’10” and weighing 175 pounds, he defied expectations of size to become a dominant force on the field. Over the course of his illustrious career (1968–1983), Jackson totaled 10,372 receiving yards and 76 touchdowns, placing him among the top receivers of his time.
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