Olympics 2000
NBC Olympics
International Olympic Committee


updated 9/21/00 

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updated 9/07/00 
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Tufts' Olympic
Alums

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