collapse

* Recent Posts

2024 Coaching Carousel by The Lens
[Today at 05:12:28 AM]


2024 NCAA Tournament Thread by Plaque Lives Matter!
[Today at 01:02:54 AM]


45 minutes ago at the Dallas Westin by MuggsyB
[Today at 12:19:24 AM]


2024 Transfer Portal by CountryRoads
[Today at 12:05:42 AM]


Are we still recruiting anyone for the 24-25 season. by Don_Kojis
[Today at 12:04:21 AM]


Where is Marquette? by marqfan22
[March 28, 2024, 09:29:52 PM]


Chicago bars for Fri game by Daniel
[March 28, 2024, 08:47:22 PM]

Please Register - It's FREE!

The absolute only thing required for this FREE registration is a valid e-mail address.  We keep all your information confidential and will NEVER give or sell it to anyone else.
Login to get rid of this box (and ads) , or register NOW!


Author Topic: Marquette in the Winter Olympics  (Read 1197 times)

Galway Eagle

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 10461
Marquette in the Winter Olympics
« on: January 11, 2022, 09:23:59 AM »
Be sure to tune into speed skating and cheer for Emery Lehman a college of engineering alum who's in his third Winter Olympics.
Maigh Eo for Sam

Warriors4ever

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 581
Re: Marquette in the Winter Olympics
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2022, 11:30:16 AM »
That’s quite the accomplishment!
I’ve been to three winter games, only managed speed skating tix in Lillehammer ( saw Bonnie Blair yay!). The speed skating races are fun.

BrewCity83

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 3826
The shaka sign, sometimes known as "hang loose", is a gesture of friendly intent often associated with Hawaii and surf culture.

Billy Hoyle

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 2660
  • Retire #34
Re: Marquette in the Winter Olympics
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2022, 12:53:12 PM »
Be sure to tune into speed skating and cheer for Emery Lehman a college of engineering alum who's in his third Winter Olympics.

I remember having prospective Olympic speed skaters in my class, drawn to MU because of the proximity of the Petitt Center. Though with Salt Lake building an indoor facility I think a lot of Olympic training has moved there. Still very cool for MU.
“You either smoke or you get smoked. And you got smoked.”

Galway Eagle

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 10461
Re: Marquette in the Winter Olympics
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2022, 01:18:44 PM »
I remember having prospective Olympic speed skaters in my class, drawn to MU because of the proximity of the Petitt Center. Though with Salt Lake building an indoor facility I think a lot of Olympic training has moved there. Still very cool for MU.

There was 2 at MU at one point recently  but one left to go to school/train at Colorado.
Maigh Eo for Sam

ChitownSpaceForRent

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 6315
Re: Marquette in the Winter Olympics
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2022, 04:58:29 PM »
That’s quite the accomplishment!
I’ve been to three winter games, only managed speed skating tix in Lillehammer ( saw Bonnie Blair yay!). The speed skating races are fun.

It’s so hard to tell how fast they’re actually going on TV, but I imagine they just have to be zooming by in person, right?

Warriors4ever

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 581
Re: Marquette in the Winter Olympics
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2022, 06:38:03 PM »
Okay I’m going back to 1994 now- fast but as they skate in pairs, it was easy to keep track.
As an aside, I was at Men’s figure skating practice while Dan Janssen was skating his final race in another arena, ( might have been another town, tbh) where he won the gold. The Norwegian PA announcer was keeping everyone updated as to his status, and honestly the Norwegians were almost more excited he won the gold than the Americans- they were jubilant and congratulating all the American fans.
At Bonnie Blair’s race we were a section over from the Blair bunch, and I have a photo of her after she climbed into the stands to sit with her family while waiting for the other racers to finish.

drewm88

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 1687
Re: Marquette in the Winter Olympics
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2022, 03:23:28 PM »
I remember having prospective Olympic speed skaters in my class, drawn to MU because of the proximity of the Petitt Center. Though with Salt Lake building an indoor facility I think a lot of Olympic training has moved there. Still very cool for MU.

I read once that it depends where the next Olympics are. If at altitude, many prefer to train in SLC. If near sea level, Milwaukee.

Galway Eagle

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 10461
Re: Marquette in the Winter Olympics
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2022, 01:30:21 PM »
Took bronze this AM! Surprised Marquette social media hasn't mentioned it, my (and his) high school social media is going crazy about it.

Edit: apparently I missed some posts MU did announce it
Maigh Eo for Sam