July 25, 2008

Northern Illinois Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach Connie Teaberry is attending the first reunion of U.S. Olympians this weekend in San Jose, Calif. Teaberry competed for the United States at the 1996 games in Atlanta, Ga., where she placed 15th in the high jump. Connie will post updates throughout the weekend sharing her experience.

July 25, 2008

Huskie Family,

Today I start my travel to the first ever Olympic Reunion. This reunion, held in San Jose, California, is for all U.S. Olympians of all sports and years. This special weekend will be packed with interviews, a barbeque picnic, sight-seeing, and several receptions, including one honoring the 40th anniversary of Olympians from 1968. I will hear Olympians from well before me speak and give accounts of how their trials and tribulations eventually led to the ultimate title of Olympian.

This weekend may be a remembrance for me of my accomplishments as an athlete, but it is also a moment that I have never had before. A chance, as a lover of all sports, to meet others with the Olympian title outside of Track and Field. We will not know until later today which Olympians actually are able to attend, but as the weekend unfolds I will keep you informed of our activities.

Go Huskies!

Connie