New York Relays
April 20-21, 2007
Icahn Stadium, Randall's Island, New York City
Donna on the Side
by Donna Dye
Part 1 - the scene
Part 2 - the meet
Part 3 - the wave
Part 4 - relays
Part 5 - distance
Part 6 - field events
Now On to the Meet
Opening Ceremonies
The flag flies at half mast in honor of the Virginia Tech students lost in last week's massacre. | |
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A welcome from Pinky Keehner, Associate Director Randall's Island Sports Foundation and Adrian Benepe, Commissioner, NY Parks & Recreation. | |
below, Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Aimee Boden, Executive Director of the Randall's Island Sports Foundation. |
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Some distinguished folks: (from left) Randall's Island Sports Foundation's Aimee Boden, (l) and Pinky Keehner (r) with Todd and Gwen Mann, RISF supporters |
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Lou Vazquez (l) Icahn Stadium Director and Randall's Island Sports Director with Tom Palliswait, Park Supervisor, Randall Island's Park Management Together, they make things happen at the stadium and island. |
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Announcers Mike Rauh and Dennis Kornfield --
a very professional pair that worked well together |
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Youth Events
The Randall's Island Sports Foundation supports many youth activities including the Jesse Owens Track and Field Club. The Foundation is privileged to be the only group allowed to use the name of the legendary track star, Jesse Owens. Several of the Clubs groups participated in the New York Relays.
Pinky Keehner and staff along with Executive Director Aimee Boden and Jonathan Greengrass congratulated the runners and bestowed medals. |
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DONNA on the SIDE at NY RELAYS
Part 1 - the scene
Part 2 - the meet
Part 3 - the wave
Part 4 - relays
Part 5 - distance
Part 6 - field events