Purdue's Patterson on Olympics

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Purdue's Kara Patterson will compete on the U.S. Women's Olympic track and field team in the javelin, becoming the first woman to represent Purdue track & field at the Olympics. (Purdue Track, 07/2008)

Big Ten Field Hockey Olympians

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0700

The U.S. will send a women's field hockey team to the Olympics, for the first time since the Atlanta games 12 years ago. The Big Ten Conference had four athletes talented enough to compete for the team. Hear their story. (Big Ten Field Hockey)

Hamm Brothers Talk Competition

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Paul and Morgan Hamm talk about their goals of winning a medal at the Beijing Olympics and the memories formed in the competition. (Big Ten Gymnastics, 07/2008)

Matt Tegenkamp on the Olympic Experience - Part 3

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:41:19 -0700

Former UW Men's track athlete Matt Tegenkamp speaks about the build up to his Beijing Olympic experience. (08/14/08, Wisconsin Track & Field)

Matt Tegenkamp on the Olympic Experience - Part 2

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:38:00 -0700

Former UW Men's Track athlete Matt Tegenkamp speaks about the build up to his Beijing Olympic experience. (08/13/08, Wisconsin Track & Field)

Matt Tegenkamp on the Olympic Experience - Part 1

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:38:00 -0700

Former UW Men's track athlete Matt Tegenkamp speaks about the build up to his Beijing Olympic experience. (08/13/08, Wisconsin Track & Field)

Katie Smith Looking For Three

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Former Ohio State guard Katie Smith won gold in 2000 and 2004 and is looking to make it three-for-three in this years Olympics. (Ohio State Basketball, 07/2008)

Jumping Into the Olympics

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Minnesota's Shani Marks, Minnesota's first women's track and field athlete to quailfy for the Olympics, looks to become the first American woman to medal in the triple jump. (Minnesota Track, 07/2008)

Doug Schwab Talkin' Olympic Wrestling

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Iowa assistant wrestling coach Doug Schwab talks with Mike Hall about his path to the U.S. Olympic wrestling team. (Iowa Wrestling, 07/2008)

Olympians and Olympic Hopefuls Preview

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:16:19 -0700

Preview the special "Big Ten Tonight" that looks at current and former Big Ten athletes who will represent their country in the Beijing summer Olympics. The full episode airs 9 p.m. ET Friday. (Olympics, 07/2008)

Day in the Life of Peter Vanderkaay

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:48:05 -0700

Meet Peter Vanderkaay, a Michigan grad who is training for the Olympics. Get a glimpse of his daily routine as he prepares to make his second U.S. Olympic swim team appearance.

Basil Kaaki Heading to Olympics

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:06:49 -0700

Penn State swimmer Basil Kaaki will be spending a few weeks in Beijing representing Lebanon in the Summer Olympics. (Penn State Swimming)

Meet Olympic Hopeful Pat Schirk

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:09:01 -0700

Penn State swimmer Pat Schirk is the National Champion in the the 200 yard backstroke. He's headed to Omaha in hopes of qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Swim Team. (Penn State Swimming)

Olympian Phelps Helping Michigan Swimmers

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:57:50 -0800

Olympian and swimming superstar Michael Phelps is returning to amateur waters at Michigan. (Michigan Swimming and Diving)