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Post by aaosmts19 on Dec 29, 2010 9:07:58 GMT -8
Anthony came in 4th overall at the recent Nationals competition in SLC. During the three days of competition, Anthony finished second in the 3,000 meters, fourth in the 1,500 meters, fifth in the 1,000 meters, and sixth in the 500 meter. This means he qualified for the next WC team and will participate in WCs 5, 6 and World Championships. Congratuations, Anthony! A grass-roots effort has been established in Anthony's hometown of Tallahassee to help him secure funding for his race to Sochi. Both a website and FB page have been setup and you can find out more about Anthony here. www.goforgoldlobellow.com (where donations can be made). www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Go-for-Gold-Lobello/170230966345491 A non-profit entity has been setup thru the Yield Foundation, and your donation may be taxable. Please visit the website for more info. Please feel free to "like" and "suggest" the FB page so that others will see it.
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Post by aaosmts19 on Dec 29, 2010 9:29:19 GMT -8
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Post by susie on Dec 29, 2010 10:32:50 GMT -8
I almost didn't recognize Anthony without the curls! I'm so glad that he did well at U.S. Champs.
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Post by mtnme on Dec 29, 2010 11:37:48 GMT -8
I almost didn't recognize Anthony without the curls! I'm so glad that he did well at U.S. Champs. 'LIKE'....Me too!!! It just killed me not to be there though to see it all live
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Post by aaosmts19 on Dec 29, 2010 12:49:40 GMT -8
I almost didn't recognize Anthony without the curls! I'm so glad that he did well at U.S. Champs. 'LIKE'....Me too!!! It just killed me not to be there though to see it all live You mean the racing, or the haircut itself?
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Post by mtnme on Dec 29, 2010 18:11:19 GMT -8
'LIKE'....Me too!!! It just killed me not to be there though to see it all live You mean the racing, or the haircut itself? ...both...*snicker*...
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 8, 2011 19:11:24 GMT -8
Anthony skated at US Championships, Dec 16-19, 2010 – Salt Lake City. He finished 5th overall, and will be part of the National team for the Winter World Cups and World Championships in Sheffield, England. Here are his results: 4th Overall 9-Lap Time Trial = 9th 4-Lap Time Trial - 3rd 1500M – 4th (A Final) 500M – 2nd (B Final) 1000M – 1st (B Final) 3000M – 2nd (A Final) Anthony ($291) in the lead at US Championships. Also pictured: Ryan Bedford, Kyle Uyehara. Photo Credit – Jerry Search.See more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmHere are a couple from Lily Ikemoto (thanks, Lily!): Tags: Anthony Lobello / Ryan Bedford / Kyle Uyehara / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 8, 2011 19:16:30 GMT -8
West end kids get chance to skate with OlympiansBy JOHANNA BOYLE / Journal Ishpeming Bureau / January 8, 2010 www.miningjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/557478/West-end-kids-get-chance-to-skate-with-Olympians.html?nav=5006MARQUETTE - Kids participating in the Bell Hospital Strength from Within Wellness Challenge got a chance to have fun and exercise with two Olympians Thursday. Olympic short track speedskaters Anthony Lobello and Kimberly Derrick hit the ice at the Berry Events Center at Northern Michigan University to hang out with west end middle school students who are working to improve their health through the Bell program. "I think most importantly, we have used everything to build onto the next step. We used athletics to build into education and we used education to build onto other facets of our lives," Lobello said. "There's all kinds of things you can do as long as you stick to what you feel good about, what you're passionate about. If it's designing clothes or building rockets, it doesn't matter." Lobello and Derrick spent some time talking with the middle schoolers before heading out onto the ice to skate and play some relay games. "They came up with this idea of a skate with the Olympians night," said Josh Drew, wellness manager at Bell Hospital, of Lobello and Derrick. The Strength from Within program is a school year-long challenge for middle school students in which participants set health goals, improve fitness and attend educational workshops for the chance to win a year of tuition at NMU. "We thought this would be a good opportunity for the kids to relax," Drew said. "Attitude, perception - these things are so important." Tags: Anthony Lobello / Kimberly Derrick / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 13, 2011 14:54:34 GMT -8
Anthony has a new blog entry on his website, with updates about school, US Championships, training, Christmas and his upcoming schedule. www.anthonylobello.com/blog.htmTags: Anthony Lobello / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 31, 2011 0:05:16 GMT -8
Here's some previously unposted info about Anthony: His fundraising website, www.goforgoldlobello.com/News.html posted the following article about Anthony & Kimberly Derrick's participation in a Special Olympics event a couple of weekends ago: Olympians Anthony Lobello and Kimberly Derrick are among USOEC athletes participating in Opening Ceremonies at the Winter Special Olympics at Northern Michigan University-------------------- ...also, here's a follow-up to the 'Skate With Olympians' event that Anthony & Kimberly participated in earlier this month (See the complete story a couple of posts above this one). This article contains the link to a News 6 video from the event, and I've also included some screencaps from the video. Video Link: "Skating and Getting Inspired"www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=564314Link to Story: www.bellmemorial.org/?p=114‘Skate With Olympians’ Event provided by Bell Wellness January 7, 2011 Thursday, January 2, 2011-Children participating in Bell Wellness’ Strength From Within program got to participate in an event that was quite a treat! Bell Wellness, in conjunction with Northern Michigan University, hosted ‘Skate With Olympians’ at the Berry Event Center on NMU’s campus. [Olympians] Anthony Lobello and Kimberly Derrick talked with middle school kids about the benefits and rewards of working hard. “We’ve had ten times as many failures as we’ve had successes,” said the athletes, “but that doesn’t keep us from continually working hard.” They talked about the importance of staying fit and taking care of your body while young. Both athletes said they started out on inline skates (rollerblades) and eventually (after many years) switched to skating on ice. Kimberly Derrick passed around the medal she received at the 2010 Olympics. It was something that few people ever get to see, let alone come in contact with. The kids were in awe as both Kim and Anthony said, “We didn’t dream of becoming Olympic Athletes when we were kids and it’s kind of amazing that if you work hard for something, you can achieve it.” Anthony even mentioned that America is the land of dreams. “We’re so lucky that we live somewhere that you can come from very humble beginnings (like Marquette) and succeed to no end if you’re willing to work hard.” The kids had a great time skating on the NMU ice and hope to have many more exciting events like this in the future! Anthony in red, Kimberly on far rightKimberly in red - centerAnthony helps a young skater with techniqueAn event participant gets a chance to see Kimberly's Olympic medalTags: Anthony Lobello / Kimberly Derrick / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 31, 2011 22:29:56 GMT -8
There's a new note from Anthony to the people who've been supporting him on his fundraising website, www.goforgoldlobello.com. Where Did January Go?...I can never say it enough, but without the support of family and friends I could not muster the energy to take on school, training, and international competition. From the bottom of my heart I’m eternally grateful.Read More: http:www.goforgoldlobello.com/Notes_From_Anthony.html Tags: Anthony Lobello / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 16:20:01 GMT -8
Love all the recent news about Anthony. Sounds like he and the rest of the gang "up north", are staying busy as ever.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 25, 2011 16:45:09 GMT -8
Over the past 2 weekends, Anthony traveled to Europe to compete in World Cups 5 and 6. He wrapped up the World Cup circuit ranked 5th in the World in the 1000M, and 13th Overall! Here are his results: World Cup 5 (Moscow, Russia – Feb 11-13, 2011): 1500M – Not Entered 1000M(1) – Prelims (2nd); Heats (3rd); Rep Heats (1st); Rep Quarters (2nd); Rep Semis (2nd); Rep Final (Penalty) 500M – Not Entered 1000M(2) – MADE IT TO FINAL; Prelims (1st); Heats (2nd); Quarters (2nd); Semis (2nd); Final A (5th) 5000M Relay – Heats (3rd) World Cup 6 (Dresden, Germany – Feb 18-20, 2011): 500M(1) – Not Entered 1500M – Heats (2nd); Semis (4th); Final B (4th) 500M(2) – Not Entered 1000M – Prelims (1st); Heats (2nd); Quarters (4th) 5000M Relay – Heats (4th) ‘Ready’… Anthony at the starting line of his 1000M(2) Quarterfinal at World Cup 5, Moscow. Anthony finished 2nd in this race and eventually advanced to the A Final. L to R: Anthony Lobello (USA); Song Weilong (CHN); Maxime Chataingiere (FRA); Daisuke Uemura (JPN). Photo Credit: Elena Viviani
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 15, 2011 21:42:07 GMT -8
Anthony was part of the Bronze Medal-winning 5000M Relay Team at the World Championships in Sheffield, England (March 11-13, 2011)! World Championships Relay Bronze Medal Podium (Anthony's at top right) - Photo Credit: Elena VivianiHe didn't compete at Team Championships because of school obligations (NMU in Marquette), but we'll see him again soon at AmCup1 in October! Tags: Anthony Lobello / Travis Jayner / Simon Cho / Jeff Simon / Kyle Carr / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 7, 2011 16:08:48 GMT -8
Here are a couple of nice photos of Anthony! (Photo Credit: Jacqueline Benichov) At the starting line, Olympic Trials, Sept 2009 Montreal World Cup, November, 2009 Tags: Anthony Lobello / Short Track Speedskating
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