Over
the years, several Tufts graduates have traveled to the Olympic
Games to represent their countries in international athletic competition.
Among them, are Maren E. Seidler, Peter M. Commette and Magnus
Gravare. These athletes participated in five different Olympic
Games, placed four times, competed in three sports and represented
two countries.
Maren
E. Seidler Year: J 73 Event: Athletics
USA Team Years: 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980 Memorable Finishes:
11th place -- Shotput -- 1968
12th place -- Shotput -- 1976
Peter
M. Commette Year: A 77 Event: Sailing -- Finn Class
USA Team Years: 1976 Memorable Finishes:
11th place -- Sailing -- 1976
Magnus
Gravare Year: 1986 Event: Sailing -- Soling Class
Sweden Team Years: 1984 Memorable Finishes:
10th place -- Sailing -- 1984