Passing of the Torch

Posted October 3, 2007, 11:17 am by Growing Bolder


This week we learned that Olympic great and recent Growing Bolder Radio Show guest Al Oerter passed away at the age of 71. Al was one of the greatest athletes to ever represent Team USA.
The discus champ did the unthinkable -- he won gold medals and set new records in four straight games in the 1950s and 1960s. And if that's not amazing enough, he continued to beat his personal bests (and records) well into his 40s. But it was later in life that he discovered his true calling -- abstract art.
Just six weeks ago, he told us about his Art of the Olympians project that recruits the works of his fellow former Olympians. Take a few moments to get inspired by a great American.

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