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[[Image:Carl Lewis at Houston.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Carl Lewis, Birmingham's most-decorated Olympian]] | [[Image:Carl Lewis at Houston.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Carl Lewis, Birmingham's most-decorated Olympian]] | ||
This is a list of | This is a '''list of Olympians''', including all athletes who have competed in the modern Olympic Games who have some connection to the [[Birmingham area]]: | ||
==1928 Amsterdam== | ==1928 Amsterdam== | ||
* [[Snitz Snider]], represented the United States in the men's 400-meter race. Competed for [[Auburn University]], taught at [[Howard College]], and coached at [[Bessemer High School]] | * [[Snitz Snider]], represented the United States in the men's 400-meter race. Competed for [[Auburn University]], taught at [[Howard College]], and coached at [[Bessemer High School]]. | ||
==1932 Los Angeles== | ==1932 Los Angeles== | ||
* [[Percy Beard]], represented the United States in the men's 110-meter hurdles. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Percy Beard]], represented the United States in the men's 110-meter hurdles. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
==1948 London== | ==1948 London== | ||
* [[Whitney Overton]], represented the United States in the men's steeplechase. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Whitney Overton]], represented the United States in the men's steeplechase. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
==1952 Helsinki== | ==1952 Helsinki== | ||
* [[Jim Dillon]], represented the United States in the men's discus throw. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Jim Dillon]], represented the United States in the men's discus throw. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
==1960 Rome== | ==1960 Rome== | ||
[[Image:Otis Davis 400m finish.jpg|right|thumb|Otis Davis' upset win in the 400-meter race]] | [[Image:Otis Davis 400m finish.jpg|right|thumb|Otis Davis' upset win in the 400-meter race]] | ||
* [[Otis Davis]], won gold in the men's 400-meter and 4x400-meter races for the United States. Born in [[Tuscaloosa]] | * [[Otis Davis]], won gold in the men's 400-meter and 4x400-meter races for the United States. Born in [[Tuscaloosa]]. | ||
==1968 Mexico City== | ==1968 Mexico City== | ||
==1968 Grenoble== | ==1968 Grenoble== | ||
* [[JoJo Starbuck]], represented the United States in pairs figure skating. Born in [[Birmingham]] | * [[JoJo Starbuck]], represented the United States in pairs figure skating. Born in [[Birmingham]]. | ||
==1972 Munich== | ==1972 Munich== | ||
* [[Robin Backhaus]], won silver in the men's 200-meter butterfly for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Robin Backhaus]], won silver in the men's 200-meter butterfly for the United States. Competed for the [[University of Alabama]]. | ||
* [[Mark Crocker]], swam for Hong Kong. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Mark Crocker]], swam for Hong Kong. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Colin Herring]] swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Colin Herring]] swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Jacques Leloup]], swam for Belgium. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Jacques Leloup]], swam for Belgium. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
==1972 Sapporo== | ==1972 Sapporo== | ||
* [[JoJo Starbuck]], represented the United States in pairs figure skating. Born in | * [[JoJo Starbuck]], represented the United States in pairs figure skating. Born in Birmingham. | ||
==1976 Montreal== | ==1976 Montreal== | ||
* [[Jack Babashoff]], won silver in the men's 100-meter freestyle swim for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Jack Babashoff]], won silver in the men's 100-meter freestyle swim for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Carlos Berrocal]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Carlos Berrocal]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Casey Converse]], swam for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Casey Converse]], swam for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Mark Crocker]], swam for Hong Kong. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Mark Crocker]], swam for Hong Kong. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Bill Forrester]], represented the United States in the men's 200-meter butterfly swim. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Bill Forrester]], represented the United States in the men's 200-meter butterfly swim. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
* [[Disa Gisladottir]], represented Iceland in the women's high jump. Competed for the | * [[Disa Gisladottir]], represented Iceland in the women's high jump. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Harvey Glance]], represented the United States in the men's 100-meter race and 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Harvey Glance]], represented the United States in the men's 100-meter race and 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
* [[Christina Jarvis]], swam for Great Britain. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Christina Jarvis]], swam for Great Britain. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Willie Smith]], represented the United States as an alternate for the men's 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Willie Smith]], represented the United States as an alternate for the men's 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
* [[Mark Tonelli]], swam for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Mark Tonelli]], swam for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Jeff Van de Graaf]], swam for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Jeff Van de Graaf]], swam for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
==1980 Moscow== | ==1980 Moscow== | ||
* [[Stanley Floyd]], represented the United States in the men's 100-meter and 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Stanley Floyd]], represented the United States in the men's 100-meter and 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
* [[Bill Forrester]], represented the United States in the men's 200-meter butterfly swim. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Bill Forrester]], represented the United States in the men's 200-meter butterfly swim. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
* [[Rowdy Gaines]], represented the United States in the men's 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle swim. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Rowdy Gaines]], represented the United States in the men's 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle swim. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
* [[Harvey Glance]], represented the United States in the men's 100-meter and 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Harvey Glance]], represented the United States in the men's 100-meter and 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
* [[Per Johansson]], represented Sweden in the men's 100-meter freestyle swim. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Per Johansson]], represented Sweden in the men's 100-meter freestyle swim. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
* [[Marcello Juca]], swam for Brazil. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Marcello Juca]], swam for Brazil. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Max Metzger]], won bronze in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Max Metzger]], won bronze in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Willie Smith]], represented the United States in the men's 4x100 and 4x400-meter relays. Competed for Auburn University | * [[Willie Smith]], represented the United States in the men's 4x100 and 4x400-meter relays. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
* [[Mark Tonelli]], won gold in the men's 400-meter medley relay swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Mark Tonelli]], won gold in the men's 400-meter medley relay swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[James Walker]], represented the United States in the men's 400-meter hurdles. Competed for Auburn University | * [[James Walker]], represented the United States in the men's 400-meter hurdles. Competed for Auburn University. | ||
** [[Arne Borgstrom]], made Norwegian Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama | ** [[Arne Borgstrom]], made Norwegian Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
** [[Cameron Henning]], made Canadian Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama | ** [[Cameron Henning]], made Canadian Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
** [[Glenn Mills]], made United States Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama | ** [[Glenn Mills]], made United States Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
==1984 Los Angeles== | ==1984 Los Angeles== | ||
* [[Evelyn Adiru]], represented Uganda in the women's 800-meter race. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Evelyn Adiru]], represented Uganda in the women's 800-meter race. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Ricardo Aldabe]], swam for Spain. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Ricardo Aldabe]], swam for Spain. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Laura Agront]], represented Puerto Rico in the women's high jump. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Laura Agront]], represented Puerto Rico in the women's high jump. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Laurence Bensimon]], swam for France. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Laurence Bensimon]], swam for France. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Katrine Bornstad]], swam for Norway. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Katrine Bornstad]], swam for Norway. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Carole Brooke]], swam for Switzerland. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Carole Brooke]], swam for Switzerland. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Carmel Clark]], swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Carmel Clark]], swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Reita Clanton]], represented the United States on the women's handball team. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Reita Clanton]], represented the United States on the women's handball team. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Filberto Colon]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Filberto Colon]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Mike Davidson]], swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Mike Davidson]], swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Pauline Davis]], represented the Bahamas in the women's 100-meter and 200-meter races. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Pauline Davis]], represented the Bahamas in the women's 100-meter and 200-meter races. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Anna Doig]], swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Anna Doig]], swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Disa Gisladottir]], represented Iceland in the women's high jump. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Disa Gisladottir]], represented Iceland in the women's high jump. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Iris Gronfeldt]], represented Iceland in the women's javelin throw. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Iris Gronfeldt]], represented Iceland in the women's javelin throw. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Cam Henning]], won bronze in the men's 200-meter backstroke for Canada. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Cam Henning]], won bronze in the men's 200-meter backstroke for Canada. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Frank Iacano]], swam for France. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Frank Iacano]], swam for France. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Michael Jordan]], won gold as a member of the United States men's basketball team. Competed for the [[Birmingham Barons]] | * [[Michael Jordan]], won gold as a member of the United States men's basketball team. Competed for the [[Birmingham Barons]]. | ||
* [[Marcello Juca]], swam for Brazil. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Marcello Juca]], swam for Brazil. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Emmit King]], represented the United States in track and field. Graduate of [[Hueytown High School]]. Competed for [[Jefferson State Community College]] and the University of Alabama | * [[Emmit King]], represented the United States in track and field. Graduate of [[Hueytown High School]]. Competed for [[Jefferson State Community College]] and the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Angelika Knipping]], swam for West Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Angelika Knipping]], swam for West Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Lillie Leatherwood]], won gold in the women's 4x400-meter relay for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Lillie Leatherwood]], won gold in the women's 4x400-meter relay for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Justin Lemberg]], won bronze in the men's 400-meter freestyle relay swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Justin Lemberg]], won bronze in the men's 400-meter freestyle relay swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Carl Lewis]], won gold in the men's 100-meter & 200-meter sprints, 4x100-meter relay and long jump for the United States. Born in Birmingham. | * [[Carl Lewis]], won gold in the men's 100-meter & 200-meter sprints, 4x100-meter relay and long jump for the United States. Born in Birmingham. | ||
* [[Felix Morf]], swam for Switzerland. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Felix Morf]], swam for Switzerland. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Mark Rourke]], swam for Canada. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Mark Rourke]], swam for Canada. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Enrique Romero]], swam for Spain. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Enrique Romero]], swam for Spain. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Andreas Schmidt]], swam for West Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Andreas Schmidt]], swam for West Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Jon Sieben]], won gold in the men's 200-meter butterfly swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Jon Sieben]], won gold in the men's 200-meter butterfly swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Tony Portela]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Tony Portela]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
** [[Peter Berndt]], made East German Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama | ** [[Peter Berndt]], made East German Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
==1988 Seoul== | ==1988 Seoul== | ||
* [[Katie Anderson]], represented Canada in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Katie Anderson]], represented Canada in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Peter Berndt]], swam for West Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Peter Berndt]], swam for West Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Grace Buzu]], represented Uganda in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Grace Buzu]], represented Uganda in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Pauline Davis]], represented the Bahamas in the women's 100-meter and 200-meter races. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Pauline Davis]], represented the Bahamas in the women's 100-meter and 200-meter races. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Rita Garay]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Rita Garay]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Iris Gronfeldt]], represented Iceland in the women's javelin throw. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Iris Gronfeldt]], represented Iceland in the women's javelin throw. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Emmit King]], represented the United States in track and field. Graduate of [[Hueytown High School]]. Competed for | * [[Emmit King]], represented the United States in track and field. Graduate of [[Hueytown High School]]. Competed for Jefferson State Community College and the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Lillie Leatherwood]], won silver in the women's 4x400-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Lillie Leatherwood]], won silver in the women's 4x400-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Carl Lewis]], won gold in the men's 100-meter and long jump, and silver in the men's 200-meter race for the United States. Born in Birmingham. | * [[Carl Lewis]], won gold in the men's 100-meter and long jump, and silver in the men's 200-meter race for the United States. Born in Birmingham. | ||
* [[Liz Lynch McColgan]], won silver in the 10,000-meter run for Great Britain. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Liz Lynch McColgan]], won silver in the 10,000-meter run for Great Britain. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Ragga Runolfsdottir]], swam for Iceland. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Ragga Runolfsdottir]], swam for Iceland. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
==1992 Barcelona== | ==1992 Barcelona== | ||
* [[Katie Anderson]], represented Canada in the women's 100-meter hurdles. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Katie Anderson]], represented Canada in the women's 100-meter hurdles. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Charles Barkley]], won gold with the United States men's basketball team. Born in [[Leeds]] and graduated from [[Leeds High School]] and Auburn University | * [[Charles Barkley]], won gold with the United States men's basketball team. Born in [[Leeds]] and graduated from [[Leeds High School]] and Auburn University. | ||
* [[Pauline Davis]], won silver in the women's 4x400-meter relay for Canada and competed in the 200m and 400m races and 4x400-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Pauline Davis]], won silver in the women's 4x400-meter relay for Canada and competed in the 200m and 400m races and 4x400-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Diane Frances]], represented St Kitts in the women's 400-meter and 4x400-meter races. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Diane Frances]], represented St Kitts in the women's 400-meter and 4x400-meter races. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Rita Garay]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Rita Garay]], swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Flora Hyacinth]], represented the Virgin Islands in the women's long jump and triple jump. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Flora Hyacinth]], represented the Virgin Islands in the women's long jump and triple jump. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Faith Idehen]], represented Nigeria in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Faith Idehen]], represented Nigeria in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Michael Jordan]], won gold as a member of the United States men's basketball team. Competed for the | * [[Michael Jordan]], won gold as a member of the United States men's basketball team. Competed for the Birmingham Barons. | ||
* [[Carl Lewis]], won gold in the men's 4x100-meter relay and long jump for the United States. Born in Birmingham. | * [[Carl Lewis]], won gold in the men's 4x100-meter relay and long jump for the United States. Born in Birmingham. | ||
* [[Liz Lynch McColgan]], represented Great Britain in the women's 10,000-meter run. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Liz Lynch McColgan]], represented Great Britain in the women's 10,000-meter run. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Stavros Michaelides]], swam for Cyprus. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Stavros Michaelides]], swam for Cyprus. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Jon Olsen]], won gold in the men's 400-meter freestyle and medley relay swims and bronze in the 800-meter freestyle relay for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Jon Olsen]], won gold in the men's 400-meter freestyle and medley relay swims and bronze in the 800-meter freestyle relay for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Christy Opara|Christy Opara-Thompson]], won bronze in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Opened [[Body & Soul Fitness]] in Birmingham. | * [[Christy Opara|Christy Opara-Thompson]], won bronze in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Opened [[Body & Soul Fitness]] in Birmingham. | ||
* [[Ellen Owen]], swam for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Ellen Owen]], swam for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Mark Rourke]], swam for Canada. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Mark Rourke]], swam for Canada. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Ragga Runolfsdottir]], swam for Iceland. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Ragga Runolfsdottir]], swam for Iceland. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Helga Runolfsdottir]], swam for Iceland. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Helga Runolfsdottir]], swam for Iceland. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
==1994 Lillehammer== | ==1994 Lillehammer== | ||
* [[Picabo Street]], won silver in women's downhill skiing for the United States. Lives part-time in Birmingham | * [[Picabo Street]], won silver in women's downhill skiing for the United States. Lives part-time in Birmingham. | ||
==1996 Atlanta== | ==1996 Atlanta== | ||
* [[Charles Barkley]], won gold with the United States men's basketball team. Born in [[Leeds]] and graduated from [[Leeds High School]] and Auburn University | * [[Charles Barkley]], won gold with the United States men's basketball team. Born in [[Leeds]] and graduated from [[Leeds High School]] and Auburn University. | ||
* [[Carl Lewis]], won gold in the men's long jump for the United States. Born in Birmingham | * [[Carl Lewis]], won gold in the men's long jump for the United States. Born in Birmingham. | ||
* [[Scott Tucker]], won gold as part of the United States 4x100-meter freestyle swim team. Born in Birmingham | * [[Scott Tucker]], won gold as part of the United States 4x100-meter freestyle swim team. Born in Birmingham. | ||
==1998 Nagano== | ==1998 Nagano== | ||
* [[Picabo Street]], won gold in women's Suoer-G ski event. Lives part-time in Birmingham | * [[Picabo Street]], won gold in women's Suoer-G ski event. Lives part-time in Birmingham. | ||
==2000 Sydney== | ==2000 Sydney== | ||
* [[Katie Anderson]], represented Canada in the women's 100-meter hurdles. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Katie Anderson]], represented Canada in the women's 100-meter hurdles. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Oren Azrad]], swam for Israel. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Oren Azrad]], swam for Israel. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Rafael Alvarez]], swam for Spain. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Rafael Alvarez]], swam for Spain. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Spiros Bitsakis]], swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Spiros Bitsakis]], swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Pauline Davis]], won gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay and silver in the 200-meter race for the Bahamas. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Pauline Davis]], won gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay and silver in the 200-meter race for the Bahamas. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Rania Elwani]], swam for Egypt. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Rania Elwani]], swam for Egypt. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Stefan Gherghel]], swam for Romania. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Stefan Gherghel]], swam for Romania. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Stavros Michaelides]], swam for Cyprus. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Stavros Michaelides]], swam for Cyprus. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[DeDee Nathan]], represented the United States in the women's heptathlon. Born in | * [[DeDee Nathan]], represented the United States in the women's heptathlon. Born in Birmingham. | ||
* [[Anne Poleska]], swam for Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Anne Poleska]], swam for Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Scott Tucker]], won silver as part of the United States 4x100-meter freestyle swim team. Born in Birmingham | * [[Scott Tucker]], won silver as part of the United States 4x100-meter freestyle swim team. Born in Birmingham. | ||
* [[Glen Walshaw]], swam for Zimbabwe. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Glen Walshaw]], swam for Zimbabwe. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
==2002 Salt Lake City== | ==2002 Salt Lake City== | ||
[[Image:Vonetta Flowers.jpg|right|thumb|Vonetta Flowers, Birmingham's first medalist in the Winter Games]] | [[Image:Vonetta Flowers.jpg|right|thumb|Vonetta Flowers, Birmingham's first medalist in the Winter Games]] | ||
* [[Vonetta Flowers]], won gold in the 2-woman bobsleigh. Born in Birmingham and graduated from [[Jackson-Olin High School]] and UAB. | * [[Vonetta Flowers]], won gold in the 2-woman bobsleigh. Born in Birmingham and graduated from [[Jackson-Olin High School]] and [[UAB]]. | ||
* [[Picabo Street]], represented the United States in women's downhill skiing. Lives part-time in Birmingham | * [[Picabo Street]], represented the United States in women's downhill skiing. Lives part-time in Birmingham. | ||
* [[John Zimmeman]], represented the United States in pairs figure skating. Born in Birmingham and graduated from [[Homewood High School]] | * [[John Zimmeman]], represented the United States in pairs figure skating. Born in Birmingham and graduated from [[Homewood High School]]. | ||
==2004 Athens== | ==2004 Athens== | ||
* [[Bearden Asby]], swam for Zimbabwe. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Bearden Asby]], swam for Zimbabwe. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Spiros Bitsakis]], swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Spiros Bitsakis]], swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Agustina de Giovanni]], swam for Argentina. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Agustina de Giovanni]], swam for Argentina. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Igor Erhartic]], swam for Serbia. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Igor Erhartic]], swam for Serbia. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Stefen Ghergel]], swam for Romania. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Stefen Ghergel]], swam for Romania. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Kelly Kretschman]], won gold with the United States women's softball team. Competed for the University of Alabama. | * [[Kelly Kretschman]], won gold with the United States women's softball team. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Hanna Muliska]], swam for Switzerland. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Hanna Muliska]], swam for Switzerland. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Anne Poleska]], won bronze in the women's 200-meter breaststroke for Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Anne Poleska]], won bronze in the women's 200-meter breaststroke for Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Vlad Polyakov]], swam for Kazakhstan. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Vlad Polyakov]], swam for Kazakhstan. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Cat Whitehill|Cat Reddick]], won gold as part of the women's soccer team. Graduated from [[Briarwood Christian School]] | * [[Cat Whitehill|Cat Reddick]], won gold as part of the women's soccer team. Graduated from [[Briarwood Christian School]]. | ||
* [[Arlene Semeco]], swam for Venezuela. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Arlene Semeco]], swam for Venezuela. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Apostolis Tsagkarakis]], swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Apostolis Tsagkarakis]], swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Susan Bartholomew Williams]], won bronze in the women's triathlon for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Susan Bartholomew Williams]], won bronze in the women's triathlon for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
==2008 Beijing== | ==2008 Beijing== | ||
[[Image:Deontay Wilder.jpg|right|thumb|Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder]] | [[Image:Deontay Wilder.jpg|right|thumb|Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder]] | ||
* [[Stefan Ghergel]], swam for Romania. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Stefan Ghergel]], swam for Romania. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Agustina de Giovanni]], swam for Argentina. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Agustina de Giovanni]], swam for Argentina. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Kelly Kretschman]], won silver with the United States women's softball team. Competed for the University of Alabama. | * [[Kelly Kretschman]], won silver with the United States women's softball team. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Hunor Mate]], swam for Austria. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Hunor Mate]], swam for Austria. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Anne Poleska]], swam for Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Anne Poleska]], swam for Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Vlad Polyakov]], swam for Kazakhstan. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Vlad Polyakov]], swam for Kazakhstan. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Arlene Semeco]], swam for Venezula. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Arlene Semeco]], swam for Venezula. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Apostolis Tsagkarakis]], swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Apostolis Tsagkarakis]], swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
* [[Deontay Wilder]], won bronze in men's heavyweight boxing for the United States. Born in | * [[Deontay Wilder]], won bronze in men's heavyweight boxing for the United States. Born in Tuscaloosa and graduated from [[Tuscaloosa Central High School]]. | ||
==2012 London== | ==2012 London== | ||
[[Image:Trey Hardee.jpg|right|thumb|Decathlete Trey Hardee]] | [[Image:Trey Hardee.jpg|right|thumb|Decathlete Trey Hardee]] | ||
* [[Trey Hardee]], won silver in the men's decathlon for the United States. Born in Birmingham and graduated from [[Vestavia Hills High School]] | * [[Trey Hardee]], won silver in the men's decathlon for the United States. Born in Birmingham and graduated from [[Vestavia Hills High School]]. | ||
* [[Kirani James]], won gold in the men's 400-meter race for Grenada. Competed for the University of Alabama | * [[Kirani James]], won gold in the men's 400-meter race for Grenada. Competed for the University of Alabama. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 09:31, 13 August 2012
This is a list of Olympians, including all athletes who have competed in the modern Olympic Games who have some connection to the Birmingham area:
1928 Amsterdam
- Snitz Snider, represented the United States in the men's 400-meter race. Competed for Auburn University, taught at Howard College, and coached at Bessemer High School.
1932 Los Angeles
- Percy Beard, represented the United States in the men's 110-meter hurdles. Competed for Auburn University.
1948 London
- Whitney Overton, represented the United States in the men's steeplechase. Competed for Auburn University.
1952 Helsinki
- Jim Dillon, represented the United States in the men's discus throw. Competed for Auburn University.
1960 Rome
- Otis Davis, won gold in the men's 400-meter and 4x400-meter races for the United States. Born in Tuscaloosa.
1968 Mexico City
1968 Grenoble
- JoJo Starbuck, represented the United States in pairs figure skating. Born in Birmingham.
1972 Munich
- Robin Backhaus, won silver in the men's 200-meter butterfly for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Mark Crocker, swam for Hong Kong. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Colin Herring swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Jacques Leloup, swam for Belgium. Competed for the University of Alabama.
1972 Sapporo
- JoJo Starbuck, represented the United States in pairs figure skating. Born in Birmingham.
1976 Montreal
- Jack Babashoff, won silver in the men's 100-meter freestyle swim for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Carlos Berrocal, swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Casey Converse, swam for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Mark Crocker, swam for Hong Kong. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Bill Forrester, represented the United States in the men's 200-meter butterfly swim. Competed for Auburn University.
- Disa Gisladottir, represented Iceland in the women's high jump. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Harvey Glance, represented the United States in the men's 100-meter race and 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University.
- Christina Jarvis, swam for Great Britain. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Willie Smith, represented the United States as an alternate for the men's 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University.
- Mark Tonelli, swam for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Jeff Van de Graaf, swam for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama.
1980 Moscow
- Stanley Floyd, represented the United States in the men's 100-meter and 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University.
- Bill Forrester, represented the United States in the men's 200-meter butterfly swim. Competed for Auburn University.
- Rowdy Gaines, represented the United States in the men's 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle swim. Competed for Auburn University.
- Harvey Glance, represented the United States in the men's 100-meter and 400-meter relay. Competed for Auburn University.
- Per Johansson, represented Sweden in the men's 100-meter freestyle swim. Competed for Auburn University.
- Marcello Juca, swam for Brazil. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Max Metzger, won bronze in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Willie Smith, represented the United States in the men's 4x100 and 4x400-meter relays. Competed for Auburn University.
- Mark Tonelli, won gold in the men's 400-meter medley relay swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- James Walker, represented the United States in the men's 400-meter hurdles. Competed for Auburn University.
- Arne Borgstrom, made Norwegian Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Cameron Henning, made Canadian Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Glenn Mills, made United States Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama.
1984 Los Angeles
- Evelyn Adiru, represented Uganda in the women's 800-meter race. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Ricardo Aldabe, swam for Spain. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Laura Agront, represented Puerto Rico in the women's high jump. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Laurence Bensimon, swam for France. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Katrine Bornstad, swam for Norway. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Carole Brooke, swam for Switzerland. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Carmel Clark, swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Reita Clanton, represented the United States on the women's handball team. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Filberto Colon, swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Mike Davidson, swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Pauline Davis, represented the Bahamas in the women's 100-meter and 200-meter races. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Anna Doig, swam for New Zealand. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Disa Gisladottir, represented Iceland in the women's high jump. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Iris Gronfeldt, represented Iceland in the women's javelin throw. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Cam Henning, won bronze in the men's 200-meter backstroke for Canada. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Frank Iacano, swam for France. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Michael Jordan, won gold as a member of the United States men's basketball team. Competed for the Birmingham Barons.
- Marcello Juca, swam for Brazil. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Emmit King, represented the United States in track and field. Graduate of Hueytown High School. Competed for Jefferson State Community College and the University of Alabama.
- Angelika Knipping, swam for West Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Lillie Leatherwood, won gold in the women's 4x400-meter relay for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Justin Lemberg, won bronze in the men's 400-meter freestyle relay swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Carl Lewis, won gold in the men's 100-meter & 200-meter sprints, 4x100-meter relay and long jump for the United States. Born in Birmingham.
- Felix Morf, swam for Switzerland. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Mark Rourke, swam for Canada. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Enrique Romero, swam for Spain. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Andreas Schmidt, swam for West Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Jon Sieben, won gold in the men's 200-meter butterfly swim for Australia. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Tony Portela, swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Peter Berndt, made East German Olympic team, which boycotted. Competed for the University of Alabama.
1988 Seoul
- Katie Anderson, represented Canada in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Peter Berndt, swam for West Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Grace Buzu, represented Uganda in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Pauline Davis, represented the Bahamas in the women's 100-meter and 200-meter races. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Rita Garay, swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Iris Gronfeldt, represented Iceland in the women's javelin throw. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Emmit King, represented the United States in track and field. Graduate of Hueytown High School. Competed for Jefferson State Community College and the University of Alabama.
- Lillie Leatherwood, won silver in the women's 4x400-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Carl Lewis, won gold in the men's 100-meter and long jump, and silver in the men's 200-meter race for the United States. Born in Birmingham.
- Liz Lynch McColgan, won silver in the 10,000-meter run for Great Britain. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Ragga Runolfsdottir, swam for Iceland. Competed for the University of Alabama.
1992 Barcelona
- Katie Anderson, represented Canada in the women's 100-meter hurdles. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Charles Barkley, won gold with the United States men's basketball team. Born in Leeds and graduated from Leeds High School and Auburn University.
- Pauline Davis, won silver in the women's 4x400-meter relay for Canada and competed in the 200m and 400m races and 4x400-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Diane Frances, represented St Kitts in the women's 400-meter and 4x400-meter races. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Rita Garay, swam for Puerto Rico. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Flora Hyacinth, represented the Virgin Islands in the women's long jump and triple jump. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Faith Idehen, represented Nigeria in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Michael Jordan, won gold as a member of the United States men's basketball team. Competed for the Birmingham Barons.
- Carl Lewis, won gold in the men's 4x100-meter relay and long jump for the United States. Born in Birmingham.
- Liz Lynch McColgan, represented Great Britain in the women's 10,000-meter run. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Stavros Michaelides, swam for Cyprus. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Jon Olsen, won gold in the men's 400-meter freestyle and medley relay swims and bronze in the 800-meter freestyle relay for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Christy Opara-Thompson, won bronze in the women's 4x100-meter relay. Opened Body & Soul Fitness in Birmingham.
- Ellen Owen, swam for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Mark Rourke, swam for Canada. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Ragga Runolfsdottir, swam for Iceland. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Helga Runolfsdottir, swam for Iceland. Competed for the University of Alabama.
1994 Lillehammer
- Picabo Street, won silver in women's downhill skiing for the United States. Lives part-time in Birmingham.
1996 Atlanta
- Charles Barkley, won gold with the United States men's basketball team. Born in Leeds and graduated from Leeds High School and Auburn University.
- Carl Lewis, won gold in the men's long jump for the United States. Born in Birmingham.
- Scott Tucker, won gold as part of the United States 4x100-meter freestyle swim team. Born in Birmingham.
1998 Nagano
- Picabo Street, won gold in women's Suoer-G ski event. Lives part-time in Birmingham.
2000 Sydney
- Katie Anderson, represented Canada in the women's 100-meter hurdles. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Oren Azrad, swam for Israel. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Rafael Alvarez, swam for Spain. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Spiros Bitsakis, swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Pauline Davis, won gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay and silver in the 200-meter race for the Bahamas. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Rania Elwani, swam for Egypt. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Stefan Gherghel, swam for Romania. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Stavros Michaelides, swam for Cyprus. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- DeDee Nathan, represented the United States in the women's heptathlon. Born in Birmingham.
- Anne Poleska, swam for Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Scott Tucker, won silver as part of the United States 4x100-meter freestyle swim team. Born in Birmingham.
- Glen Walshaw, swam for Zimbabwe. Competed for the University of Alabama.
2002 Salt Lake City
- Vonetta Flowers, won gold in the 2-woman bobsleigh. Born in Birmingham and graduated from Jackson-Olin High School and UAB.
- Picabo Street, represented the United States in women's downhill skiing. Lives part-time in Birmingham.
- John Zimmeman, represented the United States in pairs figure skating. Born in Birmingham and graduated from Homewood High School.
2004 Athens
- Bearden Asby, swam for Zimbabwe. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Spiros Bitsakis, swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Agustina de Giovanni, swam for Argentina. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Igor Erhartic, swam for Serbia. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Stefen Ghergel, swam for Romania. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Kelly Kretschman, won gold with the United States women's softball team. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Hanna Muliska, swam for Switzerland. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Anne Poleska, won bronze in the women's 200-meter breaststroke for Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Vlad Polyakov, swam for Kazakhstan. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Cat Reddick, won gold as part of the women's soccer team. Graduated from Briarwood Christian School.
- Arlene Semeco, swam for Venezuela. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Apostolis Tsagkarakis, swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Susan Bartholomew Williams, won bronze in the women's triathlon for the United States. Competed for the University of Alabama.
2008 Beijing
- Stefan Ghergel, swam for Romania. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Agustina de Giovanni, swam for Argentina. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Kelly Kretschman, won silver with the United States women's softball team. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Hunor Mate, swam for Austria. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Anne Poleska, swam for Germany. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Vlad Polyakov, swam for Kazakhstan. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Arlene Semeco, swam for Venezula. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Apostolis Tsagkarakis, swam for Greece. Competed for the University of Alabama.
- Deontay Wilder, won bronze in men's heavyweight boxing for the United States. Born in Tuscaloosa and graduated from Tuscaloosa Central High School.
2012 London
- Trey Hardee, won silver in the men's decathlon for the United States. Born in Birmingham and graduated from Vestavia Hills High School.
- Kirani James, won gold in the men's 400-meter race for Grenada. Competed for the University of Alabama.
References
- Olympic Athletes Born in Alabama at ranker.com
- All-Time Olympians at auburntigers.com
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