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 Closing The Distance
Chasing A Father’s Olympic Fencing Legacy
Description
The memoir reveals the trials and tribulations the author encountered while following in his father's legendary footsteps. Throughout the book, Jeff Bukantz provides insight about the highs and lows of competing in the Olympics, including inside stories about the 2004 Athens Olympic Games where he led the American Fencing Team to its first gold medal in 100 years. Bukantz also examines the history of Olympic fencing and the collection of victories (and defeats) that he and his legendary father experienced on the international stage. Besides the unique experiences of the author, the memoir takes a heart-warming look at the powerful force of family and the competitive human spirit. Click here to read an excerpt!
About the Author
Jeff Bukantz is the Captain of the United States Fencing Team and a former Olympic fencer and referee. Like his legendary father, Danny Bukantz, who competed in four Olympic Games, Jeff was an excellent fencer - generally ranking 5th or 6th in the country. Jeff qualified for the 1981 World University Games Team and the 1983 and 1987 World Championship Teams. In 1987 he competed at the Pan American Games, where he won a bronze medal for the US Team. On December 26, 2003 Jeff received word that the US Fencing Association had selected him to Captain the 2004 US Olympic Fencing Team - an honor he has wanted to share with his father for over 30 years.
Jeff provides commentary about the Olympics and other athletic events in his regular column, newsletter, and speaking appearances. His motivational presentations are sought after by businesses, groups, and teams around the world.
If you'd like to order this book, please call Carolyn McKibbin of the Ictus Initiative at (617) 230-4886 or e-mail Carolyn@icusinitiative.com.
Table of Contents
1. Danny Bukantz's Son
2. Danny Bukantz
3. Mexico City and Munich
4. Stumbling into Dad's Footsteps
5. The Turning Point
6. A Bridesmaid and a King
7. The World Maccabiah Games
8. Like Making the New York Yankees
9. Dueling can be Grueling
10. Jeffrey, darling...
11. Jeff the Ref
12. The Dr. D Open
13. The John McEnroe of Fencing
14. A Father's Day to Remember
15. Fly the Flag
16. Jeff the Ref Returns
17. Rabbit Ears
18. Winning Isn't Everything
19. The Hardest Footstep to Follow
20. The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
21. How Sweet It Is
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Colin Chock reads "Closing the Distance" in Hawaii
Descrizione
Questo diario parla delle sfide e difficoltà che l'autore ha affrontato seguendo la vita legendaria di suo padre. Scrittore e atleta Jeff Bukantz fornisce riflessioni sugli alti e bassi della competizione Olimpica, includendo alcuni aneddoti sulle Olimpiadi di Atene nel 2004 dove ha guidato la squadra di scherma americana alla sua primo medaglia d'oro in 100 anni. Bukantz esamina la storia della scherma come sport olimpico e la serie di vittorie (e sconfitte) che lui e il suo leggendario padre avevano vissuto sul palcoscenico internazionale. Oltre alle esperienze personali dell' autore, il racconto parla con affetto della grande forza della famiglia e dello spirito competitivo dell'uomo.
Sul Autore
Jeff Bukantz è il capitano della squadra di scherma Americana e un ex-schermitore Olimpico, nonche' arbitro di scherma. Come il suo legendario padre, Danny Bukantz, che ha partecipato a quattro Giochi Olimpici, Jeff era un schermitore eccezionale - era accreditato al quinto o sesto posto nella classifica del suo paese. Jeff si qualificò nel 1981 ai World University Games Team e il 1983 e 1987 ai World Championship Teams. Nel 1987 partecipò ai Pan American Games, dove vinse una medaglia di bronzo per la squadra americana. Il 26 dicembre, 2003, Jeff fu scelto dalla US Fencing Association come capitano per guidare la squadra americana ai Giochi Olimpici del 2004 - un onore che lui avrebbe voluto condividere con suo padre per più di 30 anni.
Jeff commenta le olimpiadi ed altri eventi sportivi nei suoi articoli, rubriche giornalistiche, ed interviste . Le sue entusiasmanti presentazioni sono ricercate da aziende, gruppi, e squadre dappertutto nel mondo.
Se volete ordinare il suo libro, potete chiamare Carolyn McKibbin del Ictus Initiative, a (617) 230-4886 o mandare un e-mail a carolyn@ictusinitiative.com.
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