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Word: olympicsized (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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Sean Lavery, 21. Soloist, New York City Ballet. At 6 ft. 1 in. and 165 lbs., he is strong enough to "partner" ballerinas through the most strenuous works. "It can be like pumping iron," he says, "if your timing is off. You can put her up there like a barbell...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Dance: Others at the Turning Point | 5/1/1978 | See Source »

Miller learned of the athletes' dilemma while attending the Montreal Olympics two years ago. He wrote to 700 major corporations urging them to give permanent jobs, and time off for training, to Olympic-bound athletes. Miller also enlisted the help of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Amateur Athletic...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Jobs for Jocks | 4/17/1978 | See Source »

His father Gene was a world heavyweight champion and his wife Kathinka a Swedish skier in the 1962 world championships. No wonder former California Senator John Tunney has a special love of sports. He also has a law degree and a friend who asked his help in getting the U.S...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Apr. 10, 1978 | 4/10/1978 | See Source »

Goodell, who finished just ahead of Hackett in the 1500-meter free at the Montreal Olympics to take the gold medal there, erased Hackett's 1000-yd. American record (set at West Point in December) along the way to his triumph. Hackett finished second in 14:59.98 (a University record...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Swim Team 15th at NCAAs | 4/3/1978 | See Source »

"I have always skied for my own enjoyment, and that's the way it is today," insists Phil. Perhaps, but with the Olympics coming up, Phil will forgo his summer respite this year and submit to off-season training in South America and Europe. "I'm really hungry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: A Nice Guy Who May Finish First | 3/27/1978 | See Source »

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