February, 2012 · VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CSOTC
Dave Schultz Memorial International Meet
On February 2nd through 5th,the
CSOTC played host to the annual
Dave Schultz International Memorial—one of the largest international wrestling tournaments in the
Western Hemisphere.
The tournament honors the legacy of wrestling great Dave Schultz,
a world and Olympic champion who dominated the sport in the
early 80’s and served as an American ambassador to the sport of
wrestling.
Following his unfortunate death in 1996, USA Wrestling began
hosting Schultz Memorial in 1999. The tournament honors the
memory of Schultz, as well as brings together some of the best
wrestlers from around the world.
Team USA performed remarkably well against the international
field. CSOTC resident athletes had an outstanding showing, with
fourteen wrestlers placing in their events, respectively.
Alyssa Lampe *
Gold, 48k
Elena Pirozhkova
Gold, 63k
Jessica Medina
Silver, 48k
Victoria Anthony
Bronze, 48k
Whitney Conder
Silver, 51k
Helen Maroulis
Silver, 55k
Chase Pami
Silver, 66k Free
Trent Paulson
Silver, 74k
Free
Tyler Caldwell
Bronze, 74k
Free
Dustin Kilgore
Silver, 96k
Free
Spenser Mango
Gold, 55k
Greco
Jake Fisher
Silver, 74k
Greco
Chas Betts
Gold, 84k
Greco
Brandon Rupp
Bronze, 120k
Greco
* Alyssa Lampe was named Outstanding Wrestler on the first day of the tournament.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Athlete Spotlight
2
Cultural Preparations for a
Summer in London
3
Community Connection
4
Athlete of the Month
5
Mark your Calendar!
USADA Education
Information: Dining Hall
2/13
Valentine’s Day Dinner
2/14
Habitat for Humanity Build
2/16
President’s Day
2/20
Jimi Flowers Swim Classic
2/25
National Read Across
America Day
Athlete Readers Needed!
3/2
Adecco Career Program
The interest and participation
in the Team USA Career Program and the Athlete Career
Program continues to grow.
In the last six months, 24 athletes have
been placed in employment opportunities
with five USOC partner companies, including , Adecco, GE , Hilton, Powerade and
TD Ameritrade
Many thanks to Sherry Von Riesen and all
the athletes who attended the focus group
on February 1st with McDonalds. We are
finalizing details with McDonald’s to place
four athletes in job opportunities as part of a
pilot jobs program here in the Springs! For
more information or to enroll in the program,
please call Angel Bovee at
719-866-4035. [email protected] .
February, 2012 · VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2
Spenser Mango wins Schultz, looks toward
making U.S. Olympic Team
By USA Wrestling Intern, Jackie Branca
A week after a less
than stellar performance at the Kiki Cup,
Greco-Roman wrestler, Spenser Mango
of the U.S. Army redeemed himself by
winning the Dave
Schultz Memorial
International in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mango was
able to avenge a
loss from last week, defeating India’s Rajender
Kumar to take the title at 55 kg/121 lbs.
“At the Kiki Cup I was down all day and went 1-3,”
Mango said. “Then today I was fired up and ready to
go and get a little revenge and it turned out great.”
Mango was able to learn some lessons from last
week’s event. “I guess I maybe took the Kiki for
granted a little bit and really wasn’t as prepared like I
should have been. We went to practice after that and
worked on the mistakes I made and turned it
around,” Mango added.
Mango, who trains at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, certainly feels it is
an advantage to host such tournaments here due to
the altitude. “The advantages of being at the OTC
are that you get used to wrestling at the altitude and
when other guys come here they are a little bit more
tired. When we go down to sea level we feel like we
can wrestle forever,” Mango said. “Also, almost all
the top guys are here and I guess we all make each
other better wrestling each other every day out here.”
As the No.1 guy on the U.S. team at 55 kg/121 lbs.
Mango is focused on getting his weight class qualified for the Olympics and then making the 2012 U.S.
Olympic Team for London.
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“(Qualifying) is the number one priority. I’ve been
working hard to get that done. Without it there is really
no use making the Olympic team if you can’t wrestle.”
After getting a taste of the Olympic experience in
2008, finishing eighth in Beijing, Mango is anxious to
get back on the world’s biggest stage. The opportunity
to make his second U.S. Olympic Team comes at
U.S. Olympic Trials on April 21st and 22nd in Iowa
City, Iowa.
Unlike four years ago at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials
in Las Vegas when he was not the favorite, Mango
will be the guy with his target on his back. “I was the
underdog and this time I’m number one. I’m not so
much chasing guys, but keeping everybody else down
so it’s a little different this year. I’m ready to take the
first stride and make another (Olympic) team,” Mango
confidently explains.
A three-time U.S. Open
champion, Mango would
love the chance to get
another opportunity to
compete at the Olympics
now that he knows what
to expect. “I was kind of
awe struck the first time.
It was my first time being
there, actually, it was my
first time being number
one in the U.S.,” Mango
reflects. “It was definitely
an eye opener for me
and you get there and
realize it’s the same
guys you see everywhere else, just on a
bigger stage.”
Mango is ready for an opportunity to bring home a
medal if he gets a second chance at Olympic glory.
For more information about USA Wrestling, please
visit their website, TheMat.com.
February, 2012 · VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2
Lost in Translation: Triathlete Greg Billington explains the nuances of the British language
A fundamental example of evolution is that a species separated by
great distances for a great deal of
time become incongruous animals.
Famous examples include the Galapagos finches and their ancestors, Asian and African Elephants,
and LeBron James and the city of
Cleveland.
Upon forgetting that one is supposed to drive on left
hand side of the road, for example, smile at the
bobby (policeman) and try on a Texan drawl with the
words, “Oh, I’m sorry! I’m just an ignorant American
here to see good ol’ England. Where’s Big Ben?”
You can also ask “where’s the queen?” or “do you
know where London is?” to similar effect.
Here are a few key training related words with which
you should also be familiar:
In this manner of allopathic speciation, over the last
couple centuries Homo Americanus has grown distant from its English speaking ancestors. Before, we
could all talk about knee breeches, cod pieces, and
the bubonic plague with no issues.
At this Olympic juncture it’s pertinent to remind ourselves that though we both speak English, there are
certain ‘intangibles’ which could alienate Team USA
upon its arrival to merry ol’ England. We are two
countries separated by a common language.
When traveling around the Great Britain, it’s important to remember the four things most irritating for
Brits about American tourists: we’re overpaid, over
sexed, over fed, and over there. Although a couple of
these things can’t be remedied, here are some minor
suggestions:
English American
Very, very
tired
Gor Blimey! After
that awful difficult
athletics session,
I’m properly knackered & my trainers
are shredded to
bits!
God Blind me!
I’m tired after
running.
Chuffed
(Chuffed
to bits)
Very
pleased
I’m chuffed to bits
that the wicket
keeper ended the
batsman’s knock
before his Marillier
could score a sixer!
I’m pleased
the catcher got
the out.
To
snooker
Trick (also a
game
related to
pool, but not
be confused
with any
kind of
behavior on
the Jersey
Shore
I got snookered by
that snappy crossover and the striker
nutmegged me!
He kicked the
ball between
my legs!
Pants
Underwear
This word is pretty
straightforward.
Pretty straightforward, this
word is.
Gutted
Disappointed
I’m gutted that tea
time was cancelled.
I’ll be starved by
supper without my
bikkies or jaffa
cakes!
I’m disappointed that
British siesta
was cancelled.
I need my
cookies!
by about 50 decibels. While we may consider British accents sexy, the opposite does not hold true.
 Remember that our countries’ separate evolu-
 For the style unconscious who decide to rock a
fanny pack while traveling, avoid the word fanny.
It means something slightly different over there.
 Brits generally hate the expression ‘Have a
nice day!’ Replace that with a confident cheerio or
cheers. ‘Ta’ is also a multifaceted word, but toodles
is usually frowned upon.
The world over, Americans are regarded as friendly,
simple-minded folk, inclined to fatness and ‘overrelaxation.’ Be willing to use this common perception
of a Yank to your advantage.
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Translation
Knackered
 Try to lower the volume of your conversations
tionary paths resulted in a differentiation of our
masticators. While we have been gnawing on free
range beef, the Brits have only dealt with cuisine
such as beans on toast or bangers and mash. And
how many teeth do you really need to gum through a
mess of legumes and hot dogs?
Use
Now, after the Olympics (instead of misinterpreting)
you can confidently accept an invitation to a Limey’s
one story home for a celebratory cigar with some
quaint English dessert.
And Bob’s your uncle! (Definition - there we have it!)
Greg Billington is a resident triathlete here at the CSOTC.
Last year he placed 4th at the U-23 World Championships.
He is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Great Britain and went to
high school in the United Kingdom.
Follow him on Twitter @Grillington or check out
his website, www,gregorybillington.com.
February, 2012 · VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2
Volunteer Readers Needed
for Dr. Seuss Day
Volunteers are needed at local Colorado Springs Elementary schools to
read to children in honor of Dr. Seuss’
birthday and National Read Across
America Day. Events are being held
on March 2nd and March 23rd. If you
are interested in volunteering please
contact Sarah-Kate Masters in the
Athlete Service Center.
[email protected]
USADA: Athlete Express
The Olympic Education team will be
hosting a Dining Hall Chat in the Athlete Services area at the Colorado
Springs OTC on Monday, February
13, 2012 from 11:30-2pm. Stop by to
pick up the latest education resources
like the 2012 Wallet Card and Athlete
Handbook. There are always free give
-a-way items. USADA is here to answer questions you may have so
please stop by. There will also be a
similar Dining Hall Chat set up in the
Chula Vista OTC on February 20th
from 11:30-2pm.
World Cup Charlotte
Residents Margaux
Isaksen and Dennis
Bowsher represented US Pentathlon in Charlotte,
North Carolina on
January 25th for the
city's press conference, announcing
it’s role in hosting
the first UIPM world cup of the 2012
international world cup circuit. The
competition will take place on March
8th-11th and will play a major role in
Olympic qualification for U.S. pentathletes.
Charlotte also announced they will
host Olympic Trials for Canoe Slalom
(April 12-14) and the 2012 Charlotte
UltraSwim (May10-13).
Jimi Flowers Classic
In memory of our friend and former
colleague, Jimi
Flowers,
the USOC will be
hosting The Jimi
Flowers Classic
Swim Meet on
February 25th
and 26th. The
meet will feature
several of the USA’s top Paralympic
swimmers as they prepare for the 2012
London Paralympic Games. Both
American and world records were set
at this event the last two years. This
will be an exciting world class competition held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
For those who never had a chance to
meet Jimi, he was an amazing husband, father, USOC staff member and
swim coach extraordinaire who died on
July 10, 2009 following a climbing accident near Aspen.
We currently are looking for volunteers
to help with timing during the swim
meet. No prior experience necessary! We may also need volunteers for
other miscellaneous jobs throughout
the competition. There are three swimming sessions and we will need 16-20
volunteers for each one. Volunteers
from outside of the USOC or NGB family are also welcome. All of the proceeds from this event go to Jimi’s children via the Sam and Lauren Flowers
college fund. To volunteer, or for more
information, contact Dave Denniston at
[email protected].
March Madness
Bracket Challenge
After Selection Sunday on
March 11th the CSOTC will open the
2012 Bracket Challenge. First, second, and third place participants will
receive prizes! All athletes and
CSOTC staff are welcome to participate. Games will be televised in the
ASC.
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Queen Underwood
Goes Red for AHA
In honor of
Go Red for
Women
month,
Queen Underwood, a
boxer training at the
CSOTC, along with other female
Olympians and Hopefuls, posed for
photos in red attire.
A boxer since 2003, Underwood has
been the national lightweight boxing
champion for the past four years. She
is hoping to make history by qualifying
for the Olympics’ first ever women’s
boxing event to be held in London this
summer. A native of Seattle, Washington, the “Queen of the Ring” as she
is known by her fans, gained international prominence after winning the
bronze medal at the 2010 World
Championships. Underwood is currently training at the CSOTC in preparation for US Olympic Team Trials to
be held in Spokane, Washington February 13-19th.
Underwood, along with many members of Team USA ,continually support The American Heart Association’s commitment to the awareness
of heart disease in women. You can
see more pictures from the photo
shoot at TeamUSA.org or by checking
the link Olympic ladies wear red for
AHA.
Best of luck to Queen and the rest of
Team USA at trials later this month!!
Need Help with Your Taxes?
We are currently taking appointments
for Wednesdays in February. Please
contact Stacy Miller with any questions.
This is a free service. You will need to
bring all of your 1099s, W-2s, receipts,
etc.
Email: [email protected]
Text: 719-352-7694 (or you can call)
Office: 2nd floor
Athlete Center Lobby
February, 2012 · VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2
Congrats to John Coughlin and Caydee Denney for winning the 2012
U.S. National Championships for pairs figure skating. Remarkably, John
successfully defended his 2011 national title, despite teaming with Caydee only shortly after the 2011 World Championships.
John, who you can find working part-time at the Athlete Center Front
Desk for the CSOTC Operations department, will be joining Caydee to
compete this weekend (2/9-12) at the 2012 ISU Four Continents Figure
Skating Championships. Over 100 athletes from 17 countries (hailing
from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Oceana) will be competing at the Colorado Springs World
Arena.
Congrats to John & Caydee!! Best of luck to the pair and the athletes competing at Four Continents!
Congrats to the following athletes who had outstanding
competitions in January & February !!
Seth Kelsey, Cody Mattern, &
Jimmy Moody (FEN)
Team Silver
World Cup Legnano
John Orozco (GYM)
3 x Gold, All Around,
Parallel & Horizontal Bars
Winter Cup, Las Vegas
Alyssa Lampe (WRE)
Gold
Outstanding Wrestler
Dave Schultz Intl Memorial
Myles Porter (JUD)
2 x Gold
Pajulahti Games
Finland
Ron Hawthorne (JUD)
Gold
Pajulahti Games
Finland
Dartanyan Crockett (JUD)
Gold
Pajulahti Games
Finland
Emily Caruso (SHO)
Silver
Rocky Mountain Rifle
CSOTC
RC Johnson (WRE)
Undefeated Kiki Cup
CSOTC
Erin Clodgo (WRE)
Bronze
Ivan Yarvgin Memorial
Grand Prix, Russia
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