Tag: Olympics
Highlands’ Gertrude Ederle Made Waves at the 1924 Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris provide a perfect opportunity to reflect on the record-breaking career of swimming legend Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle.
Meaghan Tierney Makes Second Olympic Snowboard Cross Appearance
Meaghan Tierney grew up in Rumson and Little Silver before moving to Eagle, Colorado, to begin training in snowboard cross.
Highlands Lands Funding for New Skate Park
By Allison Perrine
ALLISON PERRINE Highlands’ skate park sits at the intersection of Bay and Snug Harbor avenues....
Volker Goes from NFL Dreams to Chasing Olympic Glory
By Rich Chrampanis
Charlie Volker is one of 11 members of the 2020-21 Men’s National Bobsled Team. The...
Wilkens Welcomes Jaeger to Jersey Shore Swim Medal Club
Story and Photos by Rich Chrampanis
RUMSON - The Olympic spirit has a lasting effect. It’s been 16 years since Tom Wilkens was in the...
Fair Haven’s Jaeger Takes Home Silver in Rio
By Rich Chrampanis
Patience is a requirement for a distance swimmer. When you compound it with four years of training for the ultimate race and...
Jaeger to FH: Thanks for the Support
By Rick Malwitz
FAIR HAVEN – When Connor Jaeger swam his preliminary 1500-meter freestyle race in the 2012 Summer Olympics, he had no idea about...
AH Olympian to be Celebrated by Borough
By Rick Malwitz
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – The mayor and borough council will honor Olympian Steven Gluckstein during its Aug. 15 meeting.
The borough resident will receive...
Jaeger Makes Fair Haven Proud at the Olympics
By Michele J. Kuhn
FAIR HAVEN – Go Connor! Go! We’re proud of you.
That was the message hundreds of borough residents were sending Connor Jaeger...
Rumson Doc Keeps Olympians On Track
By Ryan Fennell
Rumson – Olympic gold is a long road paved with hard work, determination, focus, and a unique ability to fight through pain.
On...
