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Olympics not new for Pappas, just his outlook By Lindsay Schnell Eric Gay/Associated Press Tom Pappas throws the javelin during the decathlon at the U.S. Olympic Trials on June 30 in Eugene, Ore. The former University of Tennessee star will look to earn a medal for the first time as he competes in his third Olympics this week. Submitted Tom Pappas gives a lift to his daughter, Kinley, in their home in Manhattan, Kan. STORY TOOLS * E-mail story related linksMore Olympics * For Famiglietti, a day of hate for the steeplechase Share and Enjoy Share and Enjoy [?] Isn't it amazing how one person's arrival can change an entire life? For Tom Pappas, it was the arrival of two people. In particular, it was two blonde-haired beauties, both with a dizzying smile, that shook up Pappas' world and changed his perspective on everything. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. The background to this story is familiar enough. In 2004, the University of Tennessee graduate went to the Athens Olympics the favored great-grandson of a Greek immigrant who was supposed to win the gold medal in the decathlon.
2008-08-18 11:17:09
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Originally published 10:36 p.m., August 16, 2008
Updated 10:36 p.m., August 16, 2008
Tom Pappas throws the javelin during the decathlon at the U.S. Olympic Trials on June 30 in Eugene, Ore. The former University of Tennessee star will look to earn a medal for the first time as he competes in his third Olympics this week.
Tom Pappas gives a lift to his daughter, Kinley, in their home in Manhattan, Kan.
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Lane Alum qualifies for Third Olympics Eugene, Ore- Tom Pappas is no stranger to the Olympics. A former Lane CC athlete, Pappas recently qualified for his third Olympics last week during the Olympic trials in Eugene. He has won several world championships but an Olympic medal has been out of his reach thus far. His last trip to the Olympic games in Athens ended with a ruptured tendon in his foot.
2008-07-07 10:03:30
Spokane sweeps track and field championships Spokane, Wash- The Spokane Sasquatch swept the team titles at the 2008 NWAACC Track & Field championships today. The women outdistanced Mt Hood by 121 points. Lane was third followed by Clackamas and Clark. The Spokane men held off Lane to win their fifth consecutive title while Lane was second and Clark was third. Women's Team Results Women's High Point: Chanel James, Spokane Men's Team Results Men's High Point Athlete: Bruce Burank, Lane
2008-05-23 21:22:19
1 Spokane, 276
2 Mt. Hood, 155
3 Lane, 117.50
4 Clackamas, 82
5 Clark, 67
6 Southwestern Oregon, 63.50
7 Treasure Valley, 38
8 Everett, 16
Women's Track Athlete of the Meet: Janae Larson, Clark
Women's Field Athlete of the Meet: Chanel James and Corissa Hutchinson , Spokane
Coach of the Year: Larry Beatty, Spokane
1 Spokane, 263.50
2 Lane, 215
3 Clark, 90
4 Clackamas, 78
5 Southwestern Oregon, 52.50
6 Mt. Hood, 46
7 Treasure Valley, 30
8 Everett, 23
9 Douglas, 12
Men's Track Athlete of the Meet: Mark Moeller, Spokane
Men's Field Athlete of the Meet: Cyrus Hostetler, Lane
Men's Coach of the Year: Larry Beatty, Spokane
Josh Baker takes the helm of Highline Cross Country program Highline Community College is proud to announce the hiring of Josh Baker as its new Women's and Men's Cross Country and Distance Track Coach. Josh has most recently been working at Highline as the Director of the new, Personnel Fitness Trainer program and has been an assistant coach for the Highline men's basketball team. With expertise in athlete training, endurance, and strength training, he was a natural fit, once he expressed interest in the job. Josh is also a very accomplished recruiter and will make an immediate impact on the rebuilding of the Cross Country and Track Program. Josh is a graduate of Brigham Young University where he earned his Undergraduate degree in History. He then continued at BYU where he earned his Masters in Physical Education. He also has certifications in Strength and Conditioning and Certified Personnel Training. Highline Assistant Athletic Director, Amber Rowe Mosley commented, "Josh was clearly the strongest candidate." His commitment to athletics, training of athletes, and philosophy of developing a family within the Cross Country and Track program were both very exciting to hear, and spoke highly of not only Josh's passion, but of his desire to develop, build and take these programs to new heights." She went on to say, "We are very lucky to have such a quality coach join the T-Bird Family." Athletic Director, John Dunn was not available for comment, but conveyed to Amber that this is, for use of a better term, a," Coup!" Josh is married to former Miss Toni Rogers. They have two daughters, Becca and Jocelyn and reside in Renton Washington.
2008-05-19 12:59:54
Burbank and Bates win 2008 Decathlon & Heptathlon Brubank and Clackamas' Joe Gobel battled back and fourth for the lead throughout the day. Gobel held an 134 point advantage going into the 1500 meter final event, an event that favored Burbank. Burbank cruised to a solid win earning 720 points to Gobel's 562 giving Burbank a 24 point overall lead and the Decathlon title while Gobel finished runner-up. The Heptathlon didn't hold quite as much drama as Danica Bates, who finish day one slightly behind Clark's Brooklyn Holton, took first or second in three of the four events to cruise to a 343 point victory over Mt. Hood's Amber Glunt. Glunt moved up from fourth yesterday through steady competition throughout the day and a first place finish in the 800 meter final event.
2008-04-29 20:09:11
Gresham, OR - Lane Community College swept the NWAACC Multi-Event titles as Bruce Burbank took the Decathlon and Danica Bates won the Heptathlon.
2008 NWAACC Decathlon/Heptathlon Championships - Day 1 Bruce Burbank of Lane Community College and Brooklyn Holton of Clark College lead the field after day one of the 2008 NWAACC Decathlon and Heptathlon. The first five decathlon events and four heptathlon events were held today at Mt. Hood Community College and the final events will continue on Tuesday at 9am. Burbank took the long jump event with a 21' 2.75" leap and finished second in the high jump at 6' 1.5" and the shot put with a 38' 2.75" throw. Burbank holds a narrow 19 point lead over Clackamas' Joe Gobel, who took first in the 400 meter dash with a time of 50.38 seconds and second in the 100 meter dash and the Long Jump events. Holton also holds a slim 28 point lead in the Heptathlon over Lane's Danica Bates after four events. Holton took the high jump with leap of 5' 1.25" while Bates took the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 16.28 seconds and the shot put with a throw of 34' 2.75". Leaderboard: Men :: Women [links corrected]
2008-04-28 21:59:15
Complete Men and Women's event results
Clark loses a legend Vancouver, Wash- Le Roy Burns, a longtime Clark College track and field coach passed away January 22, 2008 in Vancouver at the age of 79. Burns had been involved with the Clark track and field since 1980. He servers as head women's coach between 1980-82 and served as a volunteer in 1983 after Clark made track and field a club sport. When the program was revived in 1989, Burns was the head coach until 1992. He was named NWAACC women' s Coach of the Year in 1992. Burns was inducted into the NWAACC Hall of Fame in 2002. Mr. Burns served with the U.S. Marine Corp during Korea and for 30 years in the Reserve. An open house is scheduled for Sunday, January 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 14, 4607 NE St James Rd Vancouver, WA 98663. All former students, athletes, friends and families are welcome. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book visit: www.straubsfuneralhome.com
2008-01-25 17:18:55
Clark's annual home track and field meet has been known as the Roy Burns Invitational.
Spokane sweeps Track & Field Championships GRESHAM, ORE- For the third consecutive year, the Spokane Sasquatch have swept the men's and women's team title at the NWAACC Track & Field Championships. The women cruised to victory over second place Mt Hood winning by 75.5 points. The result for Mt Hood is their best placing since they took second to Spokane in 2002. For the Saints' success, Head Coach Matt Hart was named the women's Coach of the Year. Going into the final day the Lane men were leading Spokane 93-79, but that lead was not enough to hold off Spokane. Spokane's depth in the field events made the difference for the Sasquatch. The Spokane throwers scored at least three people in all throwing events often all beating out their Lane counterparts. Mt Hood's Amber Glunt was the meet's High Point Athlete and was also named the Outstanding Track Athlete. Glunt won the 400, 400m Hurdles and was second in the 100 and 200. Natalie Abersfeller was name the Women's Outstanding Field Athlete after she she won the long jump and triple jump. The men's High Point Athlete was Deji Adebayo from Spokane. Adebayo was first in the 200 and long jump, second in the 100m and third in the triple jump. The men's Coach of the Year was Grady O'Connor from Lane.
2007-05-25 17:18:08
Track & Field- Day One GRESHAM, ORE- At the end of day one, the Spokane women and the Lane men are leading the competion for the team titles. In the last women's event of the day, the steeplechase, Larsen Agee of Spokane set a new NWAACC Conference record for the event winning in 11:22.83. Agee took control of the race and took both the record and the NWAACC title from the previous holder Lyndsey McKillip who came in second.
TEAM RESULTS MEN- Lane 93, Spokane 79, Clackamas 43, Mt Hood 23, SW Oregon 17, Clark 10, Treasure Valley 8. Day One Summary of Champions STEEPLE- Larsen Agee, Spokane* MEN
2007-05-24 18:08:51
WOMEN- Spokane 111, Lane 63.50, Mt Hood 46.50, Clackamas 32, Clack 27, SW Oregon 18, Treasure Valley 14.
WOMEN
10,000m- Pam Ward, Treasure Valley
HJ- Kasey Orr, Southwestern Oregon
Javelin- Jeeni Schantin, Clackamas
PV- Erika Stratton, Lane
LJ- Natalie Abersfeller, Spokane
SP- Cortney Zappe, Spokane
*Set NWAACC Conference Meet Record
10,000m- Jordan McNamara, Lane
LJ- Deji Adebayo, Spokane
HMR- Chris Dilley, Clackamas
PV- Darryl Evans, Lane
DCS- Kevin Lemieux, Spokane
STEEPLE- Dustin Moore, Lane
2007 Track & Field Championships The 2007 NWAACC Track & Field Championships will be held at Mt. Hood Community College [driving directions] on May 24-25. [view schedule of events]
2007-05-22 13:07:05
Hall of Fame Inductees Announced Vancouver, WASH- The 2007 NWAACC Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The inductees will be honored at the 20th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet being held at the Bellevue Red Lion May 31st. The Hall of Fame includes athletes, coaches, teams and administrators who have enhanced and improved the quality of athletics at Northwest Community Colleges or have distinguished themselves after leaving the NWAACC. 2007 HALL OF FAME INDIVIDUAL INDUCTEES 2007 HALL OF FAME TEAM INDUCTEES BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Coaches: Ernie Woods (Head), Wil DeCuire, Bob Fronk (Assistants) Athletes: Kevin Baker, Marko Dresevic, Jason Griffith, Daniel Hallgrimson, Roger Hammond, Keith Higgins, Leon Johnson, Brett Lundeen, Ralph Metzger, Garry Muir, Mark Odsather, Willie Thomas, Roman Wickers.
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Coaches: Joe Callero (Head), Jeff Albrecht, TJ Bohl, Brandt Borghorst, Tyler Geving, Fred Harrison, and Kurt Nelson (Assistants).
Athletes: Justin Adam, Reggie Ball, Marty Delange, Neil DeMerritt, Adam Enfield, Josh Geise, Bryan Guy, Derek Johnson, J.J. Ivy, Gabrriel Ladd, Scott Luedke, Shaun Madsen, Garrett Miller, Travis Moore, Brandon Nash, Tom Rockey, Brian Scalabrine, Kyle Templeton, Todd Watts, Quincy Wilder. SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE Coaches: Steve Epperson (Head),Betsy Benson and Julie Walker (Assistants).
2007-04-17 11:08:21
Fred Andrew, Everett/Bellevue
Leon Edmonds, Bellevue
Harold Heiner, Whatcom
Rob Kelly, NWAACC
Kenny Lyle, Bellevue
Robert Nellams, Bellevue
Steve Sauers, Green River
Phyllis Templin, Tacoma
Bill Tsoukalas, Everett
Mike Willis, Green River
1992-93 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
1996-97 & 1997-98 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
1987-88 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
Athletes: Tina Barker, Julie Benson, Tina Bumgarner, Jill Fetrow, Chantell Keeley, Heather Klungel, Heidi Klungel, Linda Lorentzon, Jan Robinson, Monica Rooney.
Pierce announces inauguaral Runner's Fair featuring 6-Time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott Pierce College is pleased to announce our inaugural Runner's Fair event, to be held at Pierce College's Fort Steilacoom campus on May 11 & 12, 2007. The event features 6-Time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott. Dave will conduct four educational workshops during the 2-day event, and will make a keynote presentation at Friday evening's spaghetti dinner. This is a very special opportunity to hear one of the original triathletes in the sport, and to learn about his training and conditioning programs for high level performance athletes. Saturday will feature a 5K run through Fort Steilacoom Park, adjacent to the Pierce College campus, a series of educational workshops, and a vendor fair. Attached is a flyer for the event, as well as the link to the events webpage. I encourage all of you to share this information with your student-athletes, and with others that you know who run competitively or for fun. If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me at the phone or e-mail listed below.
2007-04-17 10:56:58
Olympic Gold Medalist Speaks at Spokane Harvey Glance, Olympic gold medalist and current head track coach at the University of Alabama, brings his motivational message for success to Spokane Community College 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Lair-Student Center auditorium, Bldg. 6, 1810 N. Greene St. His presentation is free and open to the public. A three-time member of the U.S. Olympic track and field team, Glance won a gold medal in the 4x100 m relay at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal and set world records in the 100 m dash (1976) and in the 100 yard dash (1978). As head coach at the University of Alabama, Glance has coached 164 All-Americans, 12 NCAA national champions and six Olympians. For information, contact Larry Beatty, head track coach at Community Colleges of Spokane, 533-7349.
2006-11-30 15:30:57
Accessing Old NWAACC Site The NWAACC has launched its new look web site for the 2006-07 season. While we continue working on adding information for the winter and spring sports programs, you can access the old web site by visiting: nwaacc.org/oldsite
2006-10-03 12:37:36
Fall sports underway The Fall sports season will get started in a few days time. Volleyball and soccer both get their stars on September 1st. Between now and then, teams will be entering in their rosters and expectations for the upcoming season. Soccer gets rolling early with league games while volleyball has a few pre-season tournaments to get warmed-up. The two big preseason tournamentsfor volleyball will take place at Lower Columbia Saturday, September 2nd and Spokane September 8-9. Both tournaments feature powerhouse teams. Track the team's progress by checking out the web site.
2006-08-27 20:52:04
