Mahre edges Stenmark for Olympic giant slalom gold
On this day in 1982 Steven Mahre became the first American man to win Olympic or World Championship gold in alpine skiing by beating Sweden’s Ingemar Stenmark by 0.51 seconds in the giant slalom.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 2009
Page
5
On this day in 1982 Steven Mahre became the first American man to win Olympic or World Championship gold in alpine skiing by beating Sweden’s Ingemar Stenmark by 0.51 seconds in the giant slalom.
Dan Daly notes Stephen Marbury has not played this season for the New York Knicks yet earns 21.9 million, nearly matching Serena Williams as the highest paid female athlete in history. The remark contrasts marquee earning power between genders in sports.
The Journal-World staff lists online only content on IJworld com and EUSports com featuring Conference Chatter Eric Sorrentino’s Big 12 blog Keegan Ratings Tom Keegan’s postgame rankings for KU football and basketball Rolling Along Andrew Hartsock’s bike commuting blog
Scores may be reported via phone at 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or by emailing the sports desk at ljworld.com.
Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock, sports editors at the Journal-World, are cited in a note about continuing coverage. The message references email contact for sports desk questions and potential contributors.
City parks and recreation lists call line 832 7999 for field conditions including 1123 adult field conditions 1124 adult rescheduling and Nes youth field conditions with directions to enter.
Amid a photo showing Michael Phelps inhaling from a marijuana pipe, sponsors Speedo and Omega stand by him for now. Visa Subway and Kellogg remain quiet. Experts warn future endorsements hinge on his return to form and behavior.
Lakers center Andrew Bynum will be sidelined roughly eight to twelve weeks after tearing the MCL in his right knee, the team announced on Monday. The injury sidelines a key big man for the team as the season progresses.
After Steelers 27 23 win over Cardinals Holmes credits growth and calm family time for post victory balance. Coach Mike Tomlin praises his life coaching role and NFL commissioner Goodell notes disciplined turnarounds while cautioning against future missteps following Holmes marijuana arrest.
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