World Team Notes
Short camp in Colorado Springs before heading to Russia for training and the World Cup. Go Team USA!
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January 28, 2010
Curby
The sudden tragic death of a young Olympic brother is difficult to accept. It made me really think of a lot of things. Mortality. What really matters. Who really matters. I’ve been struggling with my health this past week and that has been an interesting thing I can compare the completeness of mortality. I didn’t know of Jacob’s passing right away because on the day it happened I began a 4 day trip to Oklahoma and my commitment there prevented me from hearing of the news until my return.
Jacob was living the dream and went out on a high. I man named Jim Rohn once said, “When death comes to find you do not let it find you a cripple in the valley but climbing up the next mountain top.” My condolences to the Curby family and his lady, Amy. And brothers, your loss I am sorry for. I know he was one of you from the ground up at USEOC. Spenser, Kerry, Ivan, and everyone else close to him included.
I just saw him a few weeks ago at the Olympic Training Center. He was bouncing around like a ball of energy. When I was 25 I was jumping around like that in that lobby. Jacob was a world class athlete. He was a full time Olympic hopeful. His sport was Greco-Roman Wrestling. He was reaching the top of the ladder to be number one. He returned to Boise Idaho from an exhausting training tour in Russia and in that exhaustion he had a Grand Maul Epileptic seizure and died from the shock in his weak state.
I know that exhaustion. And I know Epileptic seizures. I spent many years taking medication for Epilepsy. I began wrestling with the medical condition and managed it all through high school. It is a horrifying medical condition. You have not experienced being out of control until you have a full seizure. It changes your life. That could have been me. I had doctors warn me about that. I had doctors that said go for it too. Helen Keller said, “Life is short and unpredictable. Eat the desert first!”
Love your life and live your dream!
OLYMPIC CHAMPION Henry Cejudo BOOK RELEASE 1.5.10
CONGRATULATIONS HENRY on your book release! -CBDI.org
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Henry Cejudo’s remarkable journey follows an unlikely hero— the son of undocumented immigrants— from the mean streets of South Central L.A. to the glory of the Beijing Olympics. The youngest American to ever win a gold medal in the freestyle wrestling event, Henry’s grit, passion, and resolve on display in China was a culmination of a life spent fighting— both on and off the mat.
American Victory is Henry’s poignant and powerful memoir of rising above the statistics and the dangers to be a winner— a hero who embodies all that’s most hopeful in the American Dream.
Book Signing Schedule:
January 6, 2010 Time 7:00 PM MST
Barnes & Noble Store
21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 42
Phoenix, AZ 85050
January 9, 2010 Time 2:00 PM MST
Borders Book Store
2120 Southgate Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
January 12, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM MST
Tattered Cover Book Store
2526 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
January 19, 2010 Time: 7:30PM PST
Barnes & Noble Book Store at the Grove
189 Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036
January 20, 2010 Time: 7:00 PST
Borders Book Store
475 South Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
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AMERICAN VICTORY
Wrestling, Dreams, and a Journey Toward Home
by Henry Cejudo and Bill Plaschke
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AMERICAN VICTORY – The Remarkable and Inspirational Autobiography of Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo
AMERICAN VICTORY – Wrestling, Dreams, and a Journey Toward Home
December 2, 2009, Phoenix AZ – In a new book from the Penguin Group (USA), AMERICAN VICTORY, readers embark on an inspirational journey, as Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo personally guides them through the depths of his memories, sharing intimate details of a story that inspired a nation, the story of his life.
Although new heroes will be crowned each year during the Olympic Games, Americans will not soon forget the awe-inspiring story which unfolded before an international audience at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; a true story of hope and perseverance that prompted the masses to dream.
AMERICAN VICTORY: Wrestling, Dreams, and a Journey Toward Home by Henry Cejudo and Bill Plaschke (Celebra Hardcover Original; January 5, 2010; $24.95), is the powerful and inspiring memoir of a young and determined American-born son of undocumented Mexican immigrants who, against all odds and expectations, achieved his dream of becoming an Olympic champion. Henry Cejudo not only successfully achieved his dreams; he did it in grand style — by making Olympic history.
Born in Los Angeles into a world of instability and poverty, Henry learned at an early age that at times one must fight to live, literally. Raised by a single mother with his six siblings, Henry’s life was far from easy, and never normal. Extreme poverty and living conditions that would have adversely affected most people, only succeeded in building Henry’s character and integrity. The determination, unbridled passion, and stubborn resolve of a life spent fighting both on and off the mat culminated in Henry’s invitation to compete under the Stars and Stripes.
Through it all, Henry’s family offered their unwavering support, as he grappled to find himself and fight for his dream, something Henry will always be thankful for, “Thank goodness. I did belong to somebody. Good or bad, I belonged to my family. We had no permanent home, but somehow… there beat a permanent heart,” he confides.
At the Beijing Olympics, Henry Cejudo made history by becoming the youngest American to ever win a gold medal in freestyle wrestling. In addition, as the only American wrestler to bring home the gold during the 2008 Games, Cejudo is solely responsible for keeping U.S.A Wrestling’s four decade gold medal win streak alive.
Today, Henry offers guidance and inspiration to inner-city and at-risk youth across the country, sharing his story, fostering hope, and helping shape the lives of thousands of young athletes.
AMERICAN VICTORY is a success story depicting a family’s struggle to survive, a young man’s indomitable spirit, and the American Dream. AMERICAN VICTORY will be available in bookstores nationwide on January 5th, 2010. Pre-order’s available now on Amazon.com. For more information on Henry Cejudo, please visit www.HenryCejudo.com.
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AMERICAN VICTORY
Wrestling, Dreams, and a Journey Toward Home
by Henry Cejudo and Bill Plaschke
PHOTO BY LARRY SLATER
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About the Authors:
Henry Cejudo is a freestyle wrestler who won a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At twenty-one years old, he was the youngest American ever to have won an Olympic wrestling gold medal. Henry was born in Los Angeles. He currently lives in Phoenix Arizona, and Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
Bill Plaschke has been named the Associated Press Sports Columnist of the year four times. He has been a sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times since 1996 and is a regular panelist on ESPN’S “Around the Horn.” He has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and his work has been featured frequently in The Best American Sports Writing.
About Penguin Group:
Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is the U.S. member of the internationally renowned Penguin Group. Penguin Group (USA) is one of the leading U.S. adult and children’s trade book publishers, owning a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Berkley Books, Dutton, Frederick Warne, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, Grosset & Dunlap, New American Library, Penguin, Philomel, Riverhead Books and Viking, among others. The Penguin Group is part of Pearson plc, the international media company.
AMERICAN VICTORY
Wrestling, Dreams, and a Journey Toward Home
by Henry Cejudo and Bill Plaschke
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! It’s almost end of the year! Ride the rhythm of this season with joy all over the place!
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Thank you for your part in my life! To 2010 being the best year ever!
What is a Gold Medal Worth? Press Release
12.2.09, 8:15 am MST – American Victory Henry Cejudo Book Press Release – What is a Gold Medal worth?
You heard it hear first!
AMERICAN VICTORY — The Remarkable and Inspirational Autobiography of Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo
AMERICAN VICTORY: Wrestling, Dreams, and a Journey Toward Home
Press Release
Marketwire – American Victory: Wrestling, Dreams, and a Journey Toward Home by Henry Cejudo and Bill Plaschke …
PHOENIX, Ariz. — In a new book from the Penguin Group (USA), AMERICAN VICTORY, readers embark on an inspirational journey, as Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo personally guides them through the depths of his memories, sharing intimate details of a story that inspired a nation, the story of his life.
Although new heroes will be crowned each year during the Olympic Games, Americans will not soon forget the awe-inspiring story which unfolded before an international audience at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; a true story of hope and perseverance that prompted the masses to dream.
AMERICAN VICTORY: Wrestling, Dreams, and a Journey Toward Home by Henry Cejudo and Bill Plaschke (Celebra Hardcover Original; January 5, 2010; $24.95), is the powerful and inspiring memoir of a young and determined American-born son of undocumented Mexican immigrants who, against all odds and expectations, achieved his dream of becoming an Olympic champion. Henry Cejudo not only successfully achieved his dreams; he did it in grand style — by making Olympic history.
Born in Los Angeles into a world of instability and poverty, Henry learned at an early age that at times one must fight to live, literally. Raised by a single mother with his six siblings, Henry’s life was far from easy, and never normal. Extreme poverty and living conditions that would have adversely affected most people, only succeeded in building Henry’s character and integrity. The determination, unbridled passion, and stubborn resolve of a life spent fighting both on and off the mat culminated in Henry’s invitation to compete under the Stars and Stripes.
Through it all, Henry’s family offered their unwavering support, as he grappled to find himself and fight for his dream, something Henry will always be thankful for, “Thank goodness. I did belong to somebody. Good or bad, I belonged to my family. We had no permanent home, but somehow… there beat a permanent heart,” he confides.
At the Beijing Olympics, Henry Cejudo made history by becoming t
he youngest American to ever win a gold medal in freestyle wrestling. In addition, as the only American wrestler to bring home the gold during the 2008 Games, Cejudo is solely responsible for keeping U.S.A Wrestling’s four decade gold medal win streak alive.
Today, Henry offers guidance and
inspiration to inner-city and at-risk youth across the country, sharing his story, fostering hope, and helping shape the lives of thousands of young athletes.
AMERICAN VICTORY is a success story depicting a family’s struggle to survive, a young man’s indomitable spirit, and the American Dream. AMERICAN VICTORY will be available in bookstores nationwide on January 5th, 2010. Pre-order’s available now on Amazon.com. For more information on Henry Cejudo, please visit www.HenryCejudo.com.
About the Authors:
Henry Cejudo is a freestyle wrestler who won a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At twenty-one years old, he was the youngest American ever to have won an Olympic wrestling gold medal. Henry was born in Los Angeles. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Bill Plaschke has been named the Associated Press Sports Columnist of the year four times. He has been a sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times since 1996 and is a regular panelist on ESPN’S “Around the Horn.” He has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and his work has been featured frequently in The Best American Sports Writing.
Media Contacts:
Melissa Ingram
Novuss Media Inc.
480-361-5719
Penguin Group USA
Kaitlyn Kennedy
212-366-2461
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Olympics 2016 Rio De Janeiro! Congratulations!
Olympics 2016 Rio De Janeiro! Congratulations!
Update: 10.3.09, 915am
Olympics 2016 Rio De Janeiro! Congratulations!
Congratulations to Rio2016. We were rooting for them after Chicago Didn’t make the finals. Chicago2016 should be proud. United the country and showed the world that Chicago was a very caple city. Rio has been voted happiest place to live on earth so thats good to know. I have been there a few times. Very lovable people, reminds me of island life, like Hawaii, except a whole country. I have many friends down there, so im planning on going there in some capacity in 2016. They do need help with there wrestling and mindset (CBD2016!, hows that sound). Already had conversation with the president of the Brazilian Wrestling Federation here in Denmark – peace and friendship thru sport.
On a side note, Denmark is the most expensive place I’ve ever been to. Taxi cab STARTS AT $10 US DOLLARS, As soon as you enter the cab. Then up from there. Very cold weather. People are very nice. Minimum wage is $20 dollars an hour.
Capt. A out
Olympics Elections and reports from Copenhagen, Denmark
NEWS FLASH!
CBD’s Eric Albarracin is covering the Olympics Elections from Copenhagan, Denmark. Read and follow the feed on the Olympics Elections at Twitter.com/ChampionXDesign
“Staying at the Clarion hotel, about 1 mile from the Bella Center where the announcement is happening. President Obama gave his speech today and is already on Airforce One back to the states. Cross your fingers Chicago. 4 hours til the announcement. - Work like you don’t need the money * * Love like you’ve never been hurt * * Dance like nobody’s watching -” CBD’s Eric Albarracin report, Olympics Elections, Copenhagen, Denmark
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The connection of Champion By Design to the Olympic movement is broad and deep in spirit, mind and body. The Olympics promotes the showcasing of the best ordinary human beings, just like you, can represent at one time together in a form of a fraternal communion. This transcends transparently from athlete to spectator at every point within that spectrum. In a world where we value the dream of perfection, the Olympic lifestyle is a dream come true. It is, a Utopia World.
Futurist World Thinker Dr. R. Buckminster Bucky Fuller told us in his life that the World is now too dangerous for anything less than Utopia and that we have had all the resources to live this dream today into flesh and blood tomorrow. Walt Disney taught us that if you can dream it, you can do it. Albert Einstein gave us formulas to engineer it. Mother Theresa loved enough to be a most powerful force in the world.
Is humanity’s quest to conquer everyone and everything or is it to collaboratively come together sharing resources to live life on earth at full potential? The Olympic vessel holds these interests and invites all World Citizens to participate fully together. It brings all of the World together promoting peace and goodwill through passionate friendship in sport. The Olympics is Humanity’s largest organized peace movement and our HOPE for a brighter future has lasting assurance in the flame of its spirit and life.