Interview with 1952 Sullivan Award Winner by Gary Cohen

Horace Ashenfelter was the 1952 Sullivan Award Winner and Olympic Gold Medalist of the 3000 meter steeplechase in Helsinki, Finland. While preparing for the 1952 Olympic Games, Horace was a full-time employee with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mr. Ashenfelter attended Penn State University where he won several National Championships for indoor and out door track and field. He is now 87 years old and doing well. Interviewer Gary Cohen asked, “What are some of your most memorable awards and where is your Olympic Gold Medals displayed now?” Ashenfelter replied, “I have six gold watches from the Penn relays. The Sullivan Award is also one of my most treasured. My Olympic Gold medal is at the Penn State museum because we have four boys and what are you going to do with one gold medals? The Sullivan Award is also there.”

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Congratulations to 2009 Sullivan Finalist Megan Hodge

The AAU SULLIVAN AWARD Committee would like to congratulate the winner of the Honda Award, Megan Hodge from Penn State. The Honda Award honors athletes that demonstrate athletic excellence and care that extends to the classroom, community and beyond. Hodge tied with Maya Moore of the University of Connecticut for this award; this tie is the first in the history of the award!

Megan was an AAU Sullivan Award Finalist for 2009 that was presented this past April. She has displayed excellent leadership qualities both on and off the court. This outstanding volleyball player aided her team to the 3rd consecutive National Championship. Again, congratulations to Megan Hodge; the AAU can’t wait to see what future Megan has in volleyball.

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AAU Sullivan Award Winner Announcement
Amy Palmiero-Winters
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The Amateur Athletic Union would like to congratulate Amy Palmiero-Winters, as she was honored with the 2009 James E. Sullivan Award. On April 14th, 2010, in the New York Athletic Club during an exclusive and impressive ceremony, the AAU Sullivan Committee announced Amy Palmiero-Winters as this year’s award winner for her outstanding athletic abilities and accomplishments in her sport as well as sportsmanship, leadership and character (on & off the field) in her lifestyle as a whole.

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