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USOEC has ties to Beijing Olympics

By Nicole Walton

Marquette, MI – The United States Olympic Education Center has numerous ties to this year's Olympic games. Several athletes, coaches and trainers will participate as part of the U.S. team next month in Beijing. Among the athletes are current residents and Greco-Roman wrestlers Spenser Mango and Joe Betterman--who could receive a wild card. The team also includes former resident Adam Wheeler and short-term athlete Jake Deitchler.

On the women's side, former resident Randi Miller will compete in freestyle wrestling, along with short-term athlete Ali Bernard.

The Olympics begin August 8th.