The Olympics and Western Wisconsin
Featured in this Show
-
The Skeleton and Ski Jumping
A Prairie du Chien native, Matt Antoine, has qualified to be on the U.S skeleton team competing in Sochi, Russia. We also talk with Emilee Anderson of Eau Claire who just missed qualifying for the U.S. women’s ski jumping team, and with the Snowflake Ski Jumping competition taking place in Westby this weekend, we’ll take you to last year’s event.
-
George Poage-La Crosse's first Olympian
La Crosse’s first Olympian was George Poage, who also happens to be the first African American to win an Olympic medal at the 1904 games in St. Louis, MO. We talk about Poage’s place in history.
Episode Credits
- Maureen McCollum Host
- John Davis Producer
- Matt Antoine Guest
- Emilee Anderson Guest
- Ed Hill Guest
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
