WITHOUT HUISH, ARCHERS STILL HOPE TO HIT TARGET.Byline: Nevin Barich Nevin Barich (born August 6, 1979) is a former American sports journalist now working as the Senior Editor of The National Notary, a trade magazine based in Los Angeles with a circulation of more than 300,000 nationwide. Staff Writer You would think not having its individual gold medal gold medal traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.] See : Prize winner from 1996 would be tough to overcome for the U.S. men's archery team, which also is trying to repeat as the Olympic team gold medalist in Sydney. The Americans lost one of the `96 Games' most popular athletes when Justin Huish Justin Huish, though winning the idividual mens gold medal in the 96 Atlanta games, He will always take second standing to Rod White!!! Justin Huish (born January 9, 1975 in Fountain Valley, California) is an internationally known archer. of Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. withdrew from the team in March after being arrested for alleged possession of marijuana with an intent to sell. Still, the U.S. returns two archers from `96, including Richard ``Butch'' Johnson of Woodstock, Conn., who also made the `92 Olympic team and holds three world records. This year, Johnson won the National Indoor Championship for the sixth year in a row, took first in the Gold Cup and placed third in the Arizona Cup and the German Grand Prix This article is about Formula One race. For other uses, see German Grand Prix (disambiguation). The German Grand Prix (Großer Preis von Deutschland) is an annual automobile race. Tournament of Champions. The other members of the men's team are Rod White Rodney White (born January 3, 1977) is an American archer. He is currently ranked 97th in the world. He competed in the 1996 Olympic Games, the 2000 Olympic Games, and the 2004 Olympic Games. External links
Wunderle was raised in Mason City, Illinois. His passion for archery started at the age five. of Mason City Mason City, city (1990 pop. 29,040), seat of Cerro Gordo co., N central Iowa; inc. 1874. It is the rail, trade, and industrial center of a large agricultural area. , Ill., who easily won the trials by 94 points. ``I think we'll have a pretty good team, even a little better than last time,'' White said. ``I think we might be better shooting-wise.'' The early indication is mixed. The team was fifth at the Sydney International Golden Arrow For other uses see Golden Arrow (disambiguation) The Golden Arrow was a luxury train of the Southern Railway and later British Railways that linked London with Dover, where passengers took the ferry to Calais to join the Flèche d’Or last September and at the Golden Arrow Grand Prix Grand Prix n. pl. Grand Prix Any of several competitive international road races for sports cars of specific engine size over an exacting, usually risky course. in Turkey in April. But at the Tournament of Nations in Germany in May, the U.S. was a disappointing 15th. ``Overall, we can shoot very well,'' returning men's coach Lloyd Brown said. ``We've just had some problems getting them to perform well together. They've done better individually. But hopefully, we'll have that all worked out by the time we get to Sydney.'' The U.S. women are among the medal favorites with a strong blend of youth and experience. Janet Dykman of El Monte is the lone returnee re·turn·ee n. 1. One who returns, as from a journey or to school after a long absence. 2. A person returning from military duty overseas. See Usage Note at -ee1. from the 1996 team. She finished first at the U.S. Olympic Trials last year and is hoping to lead the U.S. women to its first medal since its bronze at Seoul in 1988. ``Of course, winning a medal is the biggest thing,'' said Dykman, who helped the women to a team gold medal at the Golden Arrow Grand Prix. ``I mean, it's not a life-or-death thing, but yeah, that is the ultimate. What else would you be working so hard for?'' The women's team will also rely on the experience of Denise Parker of Salt Lake City, who was the youngest archer to compete in the Olympics when she made the 1988 team at age 14. Parker also made the 1992 team but failed to qualify for the Atlanta Games. But she's back for 2000. Eighteen-year-old Karen Savatto of Enfield, Conn., won five competitions this year, including the Junior World Trials. In 1999, she won the individual gold medal at the Sydney International Golden Arrow, her first international competition. ``This team is among the best mixes of athletes I've ever seen in my years of archery competition,'' Dykman said. Women's coach Nancy Myrick, coaching her first Olympic team, agrees: ``All three women are shooting very well right now. All of them are very equal, very seasoned and very hungry.'' ARCHERY Competition dates: Sept. 16-22 Teams: 46, with the U.S. among eight countries having the maximum six competitors (three men and three women) History: Archery made its debut as an individual sport in the 1972 Munich Olympics. The team competition made its Olympic debut in 1988. Favorites: For the men, Italy is the team to beat with top-ranked shooter Michele Frangilli. South Korea, The Netherlands, France and Turkey round out the top five. For the women, Turkey is the favorite in the team competition, but Alison Williamson of Great Britian is the front-runner for the individual gold. How U.S. will fare: Despite being without star Justin Huish, the men have Butch Johnson and Rod White returning from the '96 team. The other 2000 team member, Vic Wunderle, dominated the U.S. Olympic Trials. The women, who rank fifth in the team polls, return only one archer from Atlanta (Janet Dykman) but have a good mix of veterans and rookies to have a shot at their first medal since `88. Did you know: Since 1972, the U.S. has medaled in every Olympics with the exception of `92. - Nevin Barich CAPTION(S): box Box: Archery (see text) |
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