School of Communications & Theater alumni have long had strong connections to the Olympics, and this summer was no exception. Among those recently involved was the director of a U.S. Olympic Training Center, a member of NBC's boxing coverage team and a developer who helped Beijing develop its brand identity. Here are their stories – in their own words – along with some remembrances from Olympics past.
George Hirthler, JOUR '73
Mark Pokedoff, RTF '84
Michael "Tracy" Lamb, THEA '81
Lead communicationsstrategist, creative force behind"One World, One Dream."
Covered boxing for NBC Sports.
Director of Olympic TrainingCenter in Chula Vista, Ca.
Bill Daly, RTF '77
Letezia Rubino,BTMM '03
Terri Taylor, JOUR '74
Covered Olympic baseballin 1984 Summer Games inLos Angeles.
NBC Olympics LogisticsManager, 2006 WinterOlympics in Torino, Italy.
Coordinated Olympiccoverage for The AssociatedPress since 1992.