Willie Banks shaken ‘to the core’ by group’s Olympic Torch award
The story continued:
It’s Banks’ accomplishments off the field of play, though, that are most impressive. He served 11 years with the U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Association as both president and vice president.
He continues to serve on the USOPA board of directors and is also a member of the Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund. Banks is a member of the USA Track & Field board of directors and a founding member of the foundation board. He formerly served as vice president of The Athletics Congress, chairman of the Athletes Advisory Committee and was president of the USATF Alumni Association.
And his work is nowhere near finished.
“I want to make it bigger,” Banks said when asked about his future goals for the Olympic Movement. “I want people to consider the Olympic Movement to be the pinnacle of sport, to be the center of the universe of sports, to have the Olympic flame shine brighter.”
Congrats, Willie! But don’t be surprised. You deserve every bit of the award.
3 Responses
Marcus battle - October 4, 2014
Good made the triple jump important
A CLASS act
The Best
Doug Smith - October 4, 2014
Willie is a superb individual, a true gentleman and great ambassador for our sport of track & field. He will be our guest speaker at the Southern California Striders’ Banquet, which will be held on Sat., Nov. 15th.
Jeff Davison - October 5, 2014
Congrads.
Thank you for all that you have been doing.
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