Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Hometown fans are cheering for Dagmara Wozniak, who will be fencing early this morning in Britain.
It's Wednesday, and for Dagmara Wozniak, it's carpe diem time. The 24-year-old sabre fencing athelete will be competing this morning for an Olympic medal at the 2012 Olympics in London. Wozniak, who is ranked second in her sport in the US and tenth in the world, will be facing Salma Mahran of Egypt on Wednesday, August 1, at 1:30 pm London time (that's 8:30 am, New York time) according to the Olympic schedule. On her Facebook page, though, Wozniak is telling the hometown crowd to watch them a little earlier, at 7:30 am and 7:50 am. The fencing competition can be seen locally on WNBC. Wozniak's teammate, Mariel Zagunis, will also be competing in the event. "The day has final come and I feel ready," Wozniak posted Tuesday night on her …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Dagmara Wozniak competes for Olympic gold in Britain tomorrow - and the Avenel Fire Dept. is letting her know her hometown is cheering her on.
Her friends call her 'Daga,' but in Avenel, she's known as their great Olympic hopeful. Dagmara Wozniak, a 24-year-old blonde beauty and a world-class fencing expert, will be demonstrating her sport on the United States' fencing team in Britain Wednesday, August 1. Wozniak is also a resident of the Avenel section of Woodbridge. Her hometown is so proud of her, the Avenel Volunteer Fire Department put up a sign on their Route 1 marquee sign, wishing her luck. For her part, Dagmara was so delighted, she posted the picture of the Avenel Fire Dept. sign on her Facebook page. "Absolutely amazing!" Dagmara enthused about the sign. "I'm about to cry." And as her turn at the Olympics draws closer, the sabre fencing champ said she could hardly …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Meet the local athletes from New Jersey who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 states will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. They are competing in events as diverse as athletics, fencing, rowing, soccer and basketball. For everyone, from swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15, to 54-year-old equestrian jumper Karen O’Connor, these Games represent the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they've put in to win the coveted medal. It's time to meet the Olympians from New Jersey! Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians! Rachael Dawson Sex : Female Competing in Field Hockey Event / position / class : …
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Select your answers in the polls below (or post them in the comments below). 1. Which country has won at least one gold medal in every Summer Games? 2. What colour of medal was presented to the winners in the first modern Olympics in 1896? 3. Who won a gold medal for the 100 meter in 1924 and was featured in the film Chariots of Fire? 4. Which…
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Select your answers in the polls below (or post them in the comments below.) 1. "Which of these cities has never hosted the Games?" 2. True or false. The United States has never won a gold medal in any fencing event that is currently still part of the Olympics 3. When were women first allowed to compete in the modern Olympics? 4. One of the …
Monday, July 23, 2012
Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outside. Which is why Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day. The first lady is leading the U.S. Olympic delegation at the Summer Games opening ceremonies in London on Friday July 27. Her fitness initiative, Let’s Move, and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in your town. Here's how: 1. If you (or anyone you know) are interested in trying an Olympic sport, check out Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, where you can track down professionals who offer instruction in your …
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Post your answers below; the correct answers will be posted. 2. Which of these is no longer an Olympic event? 3. In 1904, American George Eyser won three golds, two silvers and a bronze in gymnastics. Besides the number of medals he took home, what was remarkable about his achievement? 4. How many perfect 10s was Nadia Comaneci awarded …
Mary
3:17 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Good luck Dagmara more ›