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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 23, 2011 7:40:53 GMT -8
This thread is totally devoted to Shaner LeBauer, and is intended to be an archive of his skating career - as well as a place to chat about his accomplishments and encourage him as he pursues his goals both on and off the ice.
If you have any articles, photos, links and news about Shaner (past or present), we'd love to see them!
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 Laura (Lori) on Nov 23, 2011 7:41:30 GMT -8
Shaner skated at American Cup 2 in Cleveland, Ohio (Oct 29-30, 2011) - his first senior-level competition. Here are his results: 27th Overall 1500M - 1st (D Final) 500M - 2nd (G Final) 1000M - 1st (G Final) 1500M Superfinal - 3rd (E Final)  Shaner (far left) skates at American Cup 2. Also pictured, Jae Kun Yoo, Brett Perry. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmTags: Shaner LeBauer / Short Track Speedskating |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Dec 6, 2011 16:12:45 GMT -8
I've been holding this article until Shaner got a thread here at BB, so it's from back in April - but it's a nice start to his archive! Whiz Kid: Shaner LeBauer This 14-year-old Potomac resident is making strides in speedskating.By Sarah Beth Hensley / April 1, 2011 potomac.patch.com/articles/whiz-kid-shaner-lebauer Shaner wins overall bronze in the Juvenile Division at National Championships, Wausau, WI (March, 2011) Photo Credit: Allison Mittelstadt This Week's Whiz Kid: Shaner LeBauer Age: 14 School: Freshman at Sidwell Friends School Accomplishments: This Potomac resident has been speed skating for five years and recently earned a gold medal at the U.S. National Short-Track Speedskating Championship. LeBauer qualified for the prestigious American Cup series next season, which featuring the top speed skaters in the United States, including the U.S. Olympic and World team members. Key to Awesomeness: LeBauer said he first wanted to start speed skating in 2006 after seeing Apolo Anton Ohno take home golds medals for the United States in the 2002 Winter Olympics. The sport started as a fun way for him to stay conditioned for ski racing — his top sports interest at that time. Since beginning, LeBauer has excelled in speedskating, racing for the Potomac Speedskating Club and competing in the 500-meter, 1,000-meter and 1,500-meter races. LeBauer, who trains for the sport year-round, said that he loves how competitive speedskating can be. “Anything can happen in such a short time,” he said. “The mental aspect is as tough as the endurance aspect.” Speedskating will continue to be a part of LeBauer’s future, he said. “I hope to continue through college,” he said. “Professionally there really isn’t much professional speedskating, but there is the World Cup and I hope to compete in that one day.” |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 25, 2012 11:57:26 GMT -8
Shaner competed at Junior US Championships in Dale City, VA (Jan 27-29, 2012. Here are his results: 9th Overall 9-Lap Time Trial – 8th 4-Lap Time Trial - 8th 1500M – 5th (B Final) 500M – 2nd (B Final) 1000M – 3rd (C Final) 1500M Superfinal – 4th (B Final)  Shaner leads the pack at Jr. US Championships. Also pictured: Ian Quinn; Jae Kun Yoo. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmTags: Shaner LeBauer / Ian Quinn / Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 8, 2012 20:55:14 GMT -8
Shaner skated at American Cup 3 (Feb 18-19, 2012), finishing 6th overall, and making it into his first A Final at the Senior level! Here are his results:
6th Overall
1500M – 4th (A Final)
500M – 4th (C Final)
1000M – 3rd (B Final)
1500M Superfinal – 5th (B Final)
Tags: Shaner LeBauer / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 19, 2012 23:55:39 GMT -8
Shaner skated at the National Age Group Championships in Green Bay, WI (March 16-18, 2012). Here are his results: 2nd Overall 1500M - 1st 500M - 2nd 1000M - 2nd 3000M Superfinal - 3rd  I <think> this is the 1000M podium - L to R: Shaner LeBauer (2nd); Evan Opeka (1st); Jae Kun Yoo (3rd). Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry’s photos: National Speedskating Museum Galleries: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmFacebook (public, but you must log into FB): www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/albums/?id=540721480 Tags: Shaner LeBauer / Short Track Speedskating |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 22, 2012 20:36:42 GMT -8
The following article also contains a nice video about Shaner and fellow Potomac SSC skater Lexi Burkholder, with quite a few quotes from both: Local competitive speed skaters explain what it takes to be a star athleteBy Tahmina Achekzai and Sonya Bessalel / Washington Post.com / August 17, 2012 For a sport that looks so effortless, it's amazing how exhausted the athletes are at the end of each lap. Their skates skid along the ice, and they are constantly speeding counterclockwise and crouching lower to the freezing arena. The athletes sprint with feet sliding concurrently and arms behind their backs in defiance. Their coach constantly yells "Faster, faster!" as muscles ache and legs begin to buckle. Read More: www.washingtonpost.com/local/local-competitive-speed-skaters-explain-what-it-takes-to-be-a-star-athlete/2012/08/17/5a4218ec-e879-11e1-8487-64e4b2a79ba8_story.htmlTags: Shaner LeBauer / Lexi Burkholder / Short Track Speedskating +++ |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 28, 2013 9:39:37 GMT -8
Shaner skated in the US Championships in Salt Lake City (Dec 20-22, 2012). He was not in the Top 16 after the 9-Lap Time Trial, so he skated in Group 2 for the remainder of the weekend. Milestones: Shaner's first time competing at US Championships Shaner leads Tyler Kroll and Kevin Geminder in Group 2 racing at US Championships. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry's photos at: Jerry Search FacebookNational Speedskating Museum |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 11, 2013 16:03:59 GMT -8
Shaner skated in the Junior US Championships in Woodbridge, VA (January 25-27, 2013). Here are his results: 6th Overall 9-Lap Time Trial - 5th 4-Lap Time Trial - 5th 1500M – 5th (A Final) 500M - 2nd (B Final) 1000M – 4th (B Final) 1500M Superfinal - 6th (A Final)  Shaner leads the pack at Jr. US Championships. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry's photos at: Jerry Search FacebookNational Speedskating Museum |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 30, 2013 15:15:38 GMT -8
Lovin' the articles you posted, gasp, especially the second one - I volunteered with his mom during Nationals, and will be posting his results from that competition soon. VERY impressive! But for now, still 'catching up'... Shaner skated at American Cup 2 in Midland, MI (February 2-3, 2013) - Here are his results: 9th Overall 1500M - 2nd (B Final) 500M(1) - 1st (D Final) 500M(2) - 4th (C Final) 1000M - 3rd (B Final) |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 10, 2013 15:48:32 GMT -8
Shaner skated in the Junior B Division (age 15-16) at National Age Group Championships - Omaha, Nebraska (March 15-17, 2013). He WON every distance, and is the new Junior B National Champion! Here are his results: 1st Overall 1500M - 1st 500M - 1st 1000M - 1st 3000M Superfinal - 1st  Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry's photos at: Jerry Search FacebookNational Speedskating Museum |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 27, 2013 17:13:45 GMT -8
This is from back in March, but it's just now showing up in my Google Alerts - good job, Shaner! Potomac Teen Wins National Speedskating TitleSixteen-year-old Shaner LeBauer of Potomac captured his first U.S. National Championship speedskating title last weekend.By Laura L Thornton / Potomac Patch / March 20, 2013 potomac.patch.com/articles/potomac-teen-wins-national-speedskating-title |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 2, 2013 13:15:49 GMT -8
The Fast & The FuriousShort-track speedskating has taken off in Montgomery County. But even as some of the top young skaters are now coming out of this area, some of the sport’s coaches have found themselves on thin ice.By David Elfin / Bethesda Magazine / Sept/Oct 2013 Shaner LeBauer lives to compete. He has been a champion ski racer and cyclist, but the ice is where the Winston Churchill High School senior is most at home. Bent forward at the waist, his upper torso nearly horizontal to the ice, arms tucked behind his back aerodynamically, Shaner swoops across the 111-meter frozen surface at Cabin John Ice Rink in his formfitting outfit, his long strides making him seem almost like an animal pursuing its prey. Read it All: www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Magazine/September-October-2013/Short-track-Speedskating/
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 6, 2014 15:18:55 GMT -8
This article focuses on Thomas Hong and Shaner LeBauer - 2018 Olympic prospects, and honors students as well! These two just keep getting better and better! Maryland Speedskaters Aim for 2018 Winter OlympicsTwo Maryland teens are already training to join Team USA at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. Montgomery County is seen as a hotbed for speedskaters.Posted by Deb Belt (Editor) , February 05, 2014 at 02:48 PM Maryland — specifically Montgomery County — has emerged as a hotbed of talent for the sport of short track speedskating. And two of its most promising athletes, local high school students 16-year-old Thomas Hong and 17-year-old Shaner LeBauer, could end up as members of Team USA at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. Read it all: bethesda-chevychase.patch.com/groups/sports/p/maryland-speedskaters-aim-for-2018-winter-olympics_d0d93e26-bethesda-chevychase |
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