Deerfield in the Olympics

 

When the Olympic triathletes line up to start their 1,500m swim, 40km bike ride, and 10km run this Saturday, August 4, Deerfield alumna Sarah Groff '99 will be among them. Ms. Groff, who finished the 2011 season ranked third overall in the World Championship series, qualified for the Games last August and has spent the last year training in Switzerland and Australia. Since triathlon made its Olympic debut at the 2000 Sydney Games, the US has only won a bronze medal, and Ms. Groff hopes to change that when she competes this weekend.

The women's triathlon will be aired on the NBC Sports Network and streaming live on Saturday, August 4, at 4:00 a.m.
For more background see this Reuters article.

Not finished...

Ben Patton's latest project, following up on his book: I Was There video projects with PTSD suffering soldiers. In one film, Ben Patton plays the role of foil as two veterans put it in perspective.

Thanks for your work, Ben...

Not for the faint hearted...

Adult League Soccer, that is.  Van Sullivan took an elbow and got the shiner for free!  Rest up Van so you're sharp for our 30th reunion, June 14016, 2013!

Stickin' With It...

Leigh Guyer shows the grit he has always been known for...

2012 Deschutes Dash TRI report. This was a beautiful event in downtown Bend, OR with a fairly relaxed, non-competitive vibe. The swim leg is down stream in a COLD Deschutes River. I wore a sleeveless 3/4 wetsuit, and my body was fine, but my head and face took about 5 minutes to acclimate. The bike leg was an out-and-back with a consistent moderate climb, which allowed for a speedy down hill return. The run was a pleasant course through some neighborhoods and around the river in the Mill District. I had a class 2 calf strain a week prior, so I planned on walking the run portion, but after the therapeutic effects of the cold river swim, I was able to gingerly run the course. This was a fun, relaxed event with some beautiful scenery. (copied from FB)

Darn it!

So sorry to miss the drive by visit of Taylor Watts and family.  Taylor flew in from Colorado, picked them up in Maine then hit the MA Turnpike to head toward his parents' house in Saratoga, NY.  At exit 4 for 91 north he inexplicably turned right and decided to go the extra miles and show Deerfield to his kids.  He was especially pleased to show them the dining hall because "kids these days can't even imagine it"...
and they got to see the Stanley Can in my office!

Remember: 30th reunion is June 14-16, 2013!