Simplot 2008

February 14-16, 2008 - Pocatello ID

by Donna Dye

Part 1 - getting there
Part 2 - winners
Part 3 - the wave
Part 4 - on the side
Part 5 - sprints
Part 6 - distance
Part 7 - relays
Part 8 - hurdles
Part 9 - jumps
Part 10 - throws
Part 11 - ceremonies

Ceremonies

The JR Simplot Family extend a welcome wave.

Olympians on Parade

Dick Fosbury, Tommie Smith, Willie Banks, Tiffany Lott-Hogan, Billy Mills, Andre Phillips, Kevin Young

Parade of Athletes - 22 states and Canada

Anthems Fill the Air

Oh Canada
Delois Smith wife of Olympian Dr. Tommie Smith sings the National Anthem

The Army at the Simplot Games

Simplot's sponsor, the U.S. Army put on a special event during the ceremonies. Under the direction of the Fort Bragg Special Operation Command,
and in the darkness of the area, soldiers rappelled 89ft from the arena ceiling to the track below.

Carol Lish Says Goodbye

After almost 30 years, Carol Lish says goodbye to managing the Simplot Games. Carol first became involved with the Simplot Games while working for Simplot Company as Executive Assistant and Supervisor of a Word Processing Team that had been assigned activities of the Simplot Games. At that time the Idaho State University ran the Games with financial assistance from the Simplot Company. Under Carol's leadership the meet has grown and evolved into a high calibre national track and field meet. Although she is retiring, she still plans to attend and enjoy the Simplot Games.

DONNA ON THE SIDE at SIMPLOT 2008
Part 1 - getting there
Part 2 - winners
Part 3 - the wave
Part 4 - on the side
Part 5 - sprints
Part 6 - distance
Part 7 - relays
Part 8 - hurdles
Part 9 - jumps
Part 10 - throws
Part 11 - ceremonies