Olympic hopefuls, including OSU wrestler, take “Shot At Glory”

television — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:24:56 +0000

   Former Oklahoma State wrestler Daniel Cormier is featured in the 10-part series “A Shot At Glory” premiering July 28 on MOJO HD (channel 734 on Cox Digital Cable).
   The series introduces viewers to 11 of America’s most promising athletes who have hopes to excel at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Each installment delves into the mindset and motivation of the competitors as they discuss their intense training schedules and nutrition programs, their mentors and role models and personal stories.
   Cormier is profiled in the first episode airing at 8 p.m. July 28. Following is the complete broadcast schedule for the series, which will air at 8 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 8:
July 28 — Daniel Cormier, Wrestling
July 29 — Donny Robinson, BMX
July 30 — Wallace Spearmon Jr., Track
July 31 — Gary Russell Jr., Boxing
Aug. 1 — Kate Ziegler, Swimming
Aug. 4 — Laura Bennett, Triathlon
Aug. 5 — Brett Heyl, Kayaking
Aug. 6 — Samantha Peszek, Gymnastics
Aug. 7 — Tyson Gay, Track
Aug. 8 — Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh, Beach Volleyball

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Olympic hopefuls, including OSU wrestler, take “Shot At Glory”