December 3, 2012 - 11:00am
Mike Silliman has became an icon representing not just Louisville but the United States with pride and dignity.
In October of 1968 the Sports world was abuzz about that year’s Summer Olympics. An event held in Mexico City, the games would be overshadowed by a number of cultural issues however when it came down to basketball few events could outshine Louisville native Mike Silliman.Captain of the United...
July 27, 2012 - 8:00pm
The 47-year-old, three-time Olympic gold medalist grew up in St. Matthews and still visits her hometown regularly. She lives in Peachtree City, Ga.
This article appeared in the August 2012 issue of Louisville Magazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com. Your greatest accomplishment? “Probably my two world-record swims in 1981. Oh, and graduating from Cal Berkeley is a huge feather in my cap.” Who are...
July 24, 2012 - 10:00am
LeRoy Nieman is a sports legend of the 'Ville and everywhere else he went as well.
He was born and raised in St. Paul Minnesota so how is LeRoy Neiman a Sports legend of the ‘Ville? Well, this is the only exception I’ve ever made in regards to being initially from the Derby City, however when one thinks about the pageantry and art surrounding the Derby itself so often...
July 27, 2012 - 6:37am
Don't be fooled by it's location! SuperChefs is bringing new life to breakfast with bold flavors and delicious locally sourced food.
Last week a friend of mine told me about a new breakfast venue called SuperChefs claiming it was some of the best breakfast food he's had in town! Later that day, I found a flyer on the sidewalk for Superchefs. It was destiny. I had to visit.This past weekend, my husband and I woke up early on...
July 2, 2012 - 12:22pm
“I was so nervous, I kept trying to tell myself it’s just another race, and I have some world-class competitors next to me and they’re going to take me to a fast time.”
Louisville swimming star Clark Burckle finally earned his moment in the spotlight on Friday night, competing in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska. He swam the 200-meter breaststroke in 2:09.97 to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The 2006 St. Xavier High...
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