The Villagers support Jen Struczynski for Gold at the Olympics! Set a US record

[mcelheny]

She is going for the Olympic gold in pole vaulting. She is the sweetest young lady from a small town and a working class family. She had never touched a pole until about 3 years ago. It is all about hard work and natural ability. I hope people will support and cheer her on.
She is from Fredonia, NY and I know her very well. :bigthumbsup:

[Taltarzac]

She is going for the Olympic gold in pole vaulting. She is the sweetest young lady from a small town and a working class family. She had never touched a pole until about 3 years ago. It is all about hard work and natural ability. I hope people will suport and cheer her on.
She is from Fredonia, NY and I know her very well. :bigthumbsup:


Link about this young lady-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Stuczynski

[Lil Dancer]

Thanks for the heads up -- it will be fun to follow her and see how she does!

[JUREK]

Yes . Go girl :bigthumbsup:

[mcelheny]

I will send her this thread. International competition is going to be very hard, especially in China so she needs all the support she can get. I will say Thank You in advance and I know Jen will appreciate
it. :)

[KathieI]

Jen, http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)[/URL][URL=http://www.millan.net]http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)
http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/onesmiley1.gif>>>>>>good luck! Girl,http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/hi5.gif (http://www.millan.net)

We're supporting you! http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/grouphugg.gif (http://www.millan.net) >>>>> and will celebrate with you! http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/beersmiley1.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Excellent >>>>>>>>> A+ for effort!!! http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Kathie I.

[Shirleevee]

Staten Island, NY will be rooting for her!

[Sidney Lanier]

Wow, that's great--congratulations! We once visited a surrogate grandson when he was attending SUNY Fredonia, and it is indeed a small place with (politely put) a very cold winter season!

[mcelheny]

Thanks for cheering on Jen!
Why do you think I go to the villages in the winter :agree:
Thanks again

[Taltarzac]

Put out the Villages' cheer. ;D :bigthumbsup:

[redwitch]

Rootin and cheerin will go on for Jan from this California gal. Good luck, kiddo! Do your best and have fun. Olympic dreams are a truly magnificent thing.

:hot: :clap2: :bow: 040 040 :hot:

[graciegirl]

Good for you Jen. The three of us from West Chester, Ohio will be cheering you on. Everyone is so proud of you. GracieGirl, Sweetie and Helene. :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :#1: :#1: :) :)

[Kitria]

Yahoo! We always enjoy watching the Olympics, cheering our athletes on. Now we have someone to cheer for on a personnal level.



Go Jen! Go Jen! Go Jen!

[mcelheny]

I hope Jen is going to beat the Russians with all the support of the Villagers. :) :) :)
Bring home the Gold to the USA and we helped! :#1:

[Rokinronda]

How exciting!! The OLYMPICS!!!! Congratulations and best of luck! Wait until I tell my Mom, she loves The Olympics! Again, Know that a millions of people will be cheering you on!!!!! :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :clap2: :clap2: :hot: :hot: :clap2: :clap2: 040 040 040 :pop: 040 040 :clap2: :clap2: :hot: :hot: :2excited:

[Taltarzac]

Links for the 2008 Summer Olympics --

Official Chinese site-- http://en.beijing2008.cn/

Wikipedia on the 2008 Olympics-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Summer_Olympics

Olympic Movement -- http://www.olympic.org/uk/index_uk.asp

International Olympic Committee-- http://www.olympic.org/uk/index_uk.asp


Torch Relay information (Chinese) http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/en/


Unites States Olympic team-- http://www.usoc.org/

Great Britain Olympic team-- http://www.olympics.org.uk/beijing2008/Default.aspx

Canadian Olympic Committee-- http://www.olympic.ca/EN/index.shtml

[renielarson]

Jennifer

I admire your accomplishments and in such a short time. You are a role model for others--showing them what hard work, practice, perserverance, and positive attitude can accomplish.

Best wishes to you! I'll be watching and cheering you on.

Regardless of whether you win or lose, at least you will try and do your best. That is what's most important.

Godspeed.

[ouma1938]

We will be cheering for you Jen. It is wonderful to know that we have a connection to an Olympian during these games and hope that you have a wonderful time in China. Just by being on the team you are a winner and we know you will be terrific. :2cool: :hot: 040 :clap2: :bow: wav Go get 'em Jen!!!

[Barefoot]

Jen, greetings from Canada! We are in awe of your accomplishments;
your courage, hard work and determination. We'll be cheering for you. Best wishes in your Olympic quest.

[Shirleevee]

http://egerszegi.webcindario.com/Jennifer_Stuczynski.htm

Pictures....Go Jen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Taltarzac]

http://egerszegi.webcindario.com/Jennifer_Stuczynski.htm

Pictures....Go Jen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Neat web-site. Shirleevee. :bigthumbsup:

[mcelheny]

Thanks for the pics Shirleevee!
It took me a while to figure out to scroll down.
I tell you again....Jen is the nicest girl with no ego. Everybody-Thanks for all the support-
Jen -You go Girl! :#1:

[redwitch]

Ya know, you're not supposed to have athletic talent and be pretty, too. Just too hard on the average gals. Jen, you have a wonderful smile. Let's hope we all get to see it with tears streaming down as you stand on center podium at the Olympics! More best wishes!

[beady]

Jen, you go girl :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

We will be watching. Knowing someone that is competing makes it so much more fun. :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[chelsea24]

Hi Jen, Greetings and well wishes from the Village of Duval! You go girl! We'll all be here rooting you on! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: 040 040 :hot: :2excited: :2cool: :beer2: :bigthumbsup: :#1:

Best of luck, chelsea

[mcelheny]

Jen was named USA Track & Field's May Athlete of the Month after breaking her own US record by vaulting 16'3/4" at the Adidas Track & Field Classic. She was selected as the Team USA Athlete of the meet, presented by VISA.
Next is the Olympic Trials in Oregon. We think she will be vaulting in the finals on July 6, which should be on TV. Qualifying competition is before that, but due to her being the top ranked vaulter in the trials, I think she doesn't have to qualify.

[Taltarzac]

Jen was named USA Track & Field's May Athlete of the Month after breaking her own US record by vaulting 16'3/4" at the Adidas Track & Field Classic. She was selected as the Team USA Athlete of the meet, presented by VISA.
Next is the Olympic Trials in Oregon. We think she will be vaulting in the finals on July 6, which should be on TV. Qualifying competition is before that, but due to her being the top ranked vaulter in the trials, I think she doesn't have to qualify.


Here is a link for the Olympic Track and Field Trials' schedule-- http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/schedule.asp

[Taltarzac]

She looks to be in the "start list" for the pole vault trial. http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/startLists/P26.asp

This is today-- July 3-- at 7:10 p.m.

From web-site linked above-- "Top 14 Advance by Mark
Thursday 7/3/2008 - 7:10 PM"

[Taltarzac]

Television coverage for the pole vault trials looks to start at 11:00 p.m. here in TV on the USA Network. http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/TVSchedule.asp

[mcelheny]

Tal,
Thanks so much for the update. Any ideas on what I can do to see this. I only have the 12 dollar cable and don't get USA channel. Thanks again for all the great research.

[Taltarzac]

Tal,
Thanks so much for the update. Any ideas on what I can do to see this. I only have the 12 dollar cable and don't get USA channel. Thanks again for all the great research.


You are welcome.

I will bet she makes the finals of these trials which are on NBC July 6, 2008. Track and field event schedule-- http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/schedule.asp

TV schedule-- http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/TVSchedule.asp

[mcelheny]

Tal,
Thanks again. Jenn qualified for the finals. We got the info off the computer. Happy 4th of July everyone! Go Jenn!

[Taltarzac]

Tal,
Thanks again. Jenn qualified for the finals. We got the info off the computer. Happy 4th of July everyone! Go Jenn!


That's great. mcelheny. http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/results/P26.asp :bigthumbsup:

Good luck, Jenn. ;D

[Taltarzac]

I watched a taping of the US Track and Field Trials on USA from July 3, 2008 and saw little if anything on the pole vault trials so it does not look like you missed your friend Jen mcelheny.

Guess those trials for pole vaulting did not have any dramatic tv for USA.

[Taltarzac]

Some of the highlights from the track and field trials from NBC-- http://www.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/trials/index.html

[mcelheny]

Tal,
Yes pole vaulting is like being the ugly sister in a family of 8 beautiful girls. It gets no attention! ;D

[Taltarzac]

Hope it is getting some attention tonight from TOTVers. http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/TVSchedule.asp

The Track and Field Trials for the 2088 Olympics are om NBC tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Helene2008]

mcelheny, I just watched her on TV make the Olympics....Good Luck in Beijing :#1:

[Taltarzac]

I taped it so have not watched it yet. Great that she is on the team, mcelheny. 040 :clap2: wav