Tag Archives: Olympian

12 Female Olympians Who Made History

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Inspired by My Mom

In 1976, Nadia Comăneci made history and set a world record for the most 10 scores at a single edition of the Olympic Games. Continue reading →

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The Gift of Sally Ride’s Secret

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Inspired by My Mom

I stayed up until 4 a.m. last night reading Lynn Sherr’s biography, Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space, an unwise choice, given my schedule for today. Now, I’m sitting on my flight home to Seattle from NYC, where I … Continue reading →

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How I Was Inspired By an Olympian

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

I have always been in awe of Olympic athletes. I deeply admire their dedication, determination and drive. While in Mexico in December, I met my first Olympian – Muffy Davis who has won seven Olympic medals. We met when our kids … Continue reading →

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