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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 27, 2009 23:10:58 GMT -8
This thread is totally devoted to Rusty Smith, who is now retired from elite-level skating. Please share your memories, photos, articles, etc., from Rusty's career as well as news about his post-skating accomplishments!
Some of the info gathered here will be used for Rusty's bio page on Rocker-U. (see www.rocker-u.net/alumni_association.htm ).If you are a non-member who would like to contribute news, photos, archives or comments, please feel free to contact us at:lori@rocker-u.net or michelle@therockerfund.org
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Post by mtnme on Feb 10, 2009 10:16:48 GMT -8
 Rusty, (right) with teamates Alex Izykowski, Apolo Anton Ohno and JP Kepka and after winning the Bronze Medal for the men's relay at the 2006 Olympics.   Rusty with team mates, JP, Alex and Apolo, along with the US coaching staff.  Group hug!!!   TEAM USA! 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy. |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 11, 2009 14:32:39 GMT -8
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Post by mtnme on Apr 19, 2009 7:43:04 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 19, 2009 16:19:38 GMT -8
Awww, I love that one, Mtnme - It's probably my current favorite Rusty pic!
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Post by mtnme on Apr 19, 2009 17:26:16 GMT -8
Awww, I love that one, Mtnme - It's probably my current favorite Rusty pic! Yeah, we don't run across close ups of Rusty too often, do we?  |
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Post by mtnme on Jun 3, 2009 1:42:49 GMT -8
Rusty's Bronze Medal win at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.  (AFP / Doug Mills)L-R: Jonathan Guilmette, Marc Gagnon & Rusty Smith, Silver, Gold & Bronze medalists in the 500m. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2009 21:26:51 GMT -8
oh Lori, I have a better pic than that one. I'll post it at some point. One of my training sessions this summer w/my computer guru friend. I hate photobucket and everything else i have tried. I need something simple as in point, shoot, develop, and mail it to you. LOL
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jun 19, 2009 16:37:10 GMT -8
Hmmm, now you have me curious, Gasp... *tapping foot*
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 27, 2009 19:58:25 GMT -8
Dang near missed Rusty's birthday today! (Didn't have it on the calendar for some reason, but it's there now!) [shadow=red,left,300]HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RUSTY![/shadow] |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 27, 2010 15:46:05 GMT -8
Looks like Rusty was in Vancouver! Athletes past and present party it up at Club Bud By Andrea Woo / Vancouver Sun / February 27, 2010 www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Athletes+past+present+party+Club/2621020/story.html..."This is such a great place to see fellow Olympians and supporters of the Olympics," said short track speed skater Rusty Smith, who took home bronze medals in 2002 and 2006. "It's fun and energetic, and it's great to have the camaraderie."... |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 2, 2012 14:14:40 GMT -8
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Post by sk8er on Apr 5, 2012 16:59:06 GMT -8
Oh yes! Congratulations Rusty~ Heaps of Happiness Forever  SusanG |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jul 20, 2012 0:42:03 GMT -8
Nooooooooooo!!! Speed Skater Rusty Smith's Olympic Medals Stolen From Mother's Artesia HomeThe SoCal Olympian won the medals in the 2002 and 2006 Winter GamesBy Samantha Tata and Ryan Bourgard | Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 Two Olympic bronze medals were stolen Thursday from the Artesia home of speed skater Rusty Smith's mother, the athlete told NBC4... ![]() The medals - along with credit cards and passports - were in a safe hidden in a closet and bolted to the floor of the home in the 16700 block of Longworth Avenue in Artesia, Smith said. Officials believe the incident happened sometime Thursday afternoon when Smith's mother was at work. Smith, who recently moved to Seal Beach, won a bronze medal in the 500 meter short-track speed skate during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and another bronze in the 5000 meter relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. "It took me about a quarter second to realize I just won an Olympic medal," says Smith. "It was an amazing experience, and standing on the podium, can't explain it. It's one of the coolest things you'll ever do." Smith is disappointed not only for himself, but also for all the young people he inspires.[/img] ..."I did a lot of public speaking to schools," says Smith. "I go to the school kids, and it was a real impactful thing to be able to have. You pull it out, and drop it on a table. It weighs two pounds. It makes a lot of noise, so they can feel and touch and understand what goals mean when they see things like that."... ![]() The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation.[/img] ..."I'd love to be able to get them back, no questions asked, just bring them back," asks Smith. "They're not going to mean anything to you, they mean the world to me. They were a lot of hard work and dedication for so many years." Read more: www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Olympics-Speed-Skate-Rusty-Smith-Bronze-Medals-Stolen-Artesia-163134666.htmlTags: Rusty Smith / Short Track Speedskating +++ |
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