THE ROAD TO THE GOLD: CONVERSATIONS WITH FORMER OLYMPIANS AND FUTURE COMPETITORS Over the years, Tabor has helped to shape many aspiring and
Charlie Ogletree ’85 is well-acquainted with the thrill of Olym-
future Olympians, nurturing the bodies and minds of fierce
pic competition. A sailor and member of Tabor’s Athletic Hall of
competitors in rowing, sailing, and ice hockey. Alumni have
Fame (inducted in 2018), Ogletree competed in four Olympics—
left the Academy and gone on to claim gold, silver, and bronze
Atlanta in 1996, Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004, and Beijing in
medals in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Nagano, Sydney, Athens, and
2008—as a member of the men’s US Sailing Team in the Tornado
Beijing, contributing to a rich legacy that continues with current
class. At the 2004 games in Athens, he served as team captain
students and recent graduates.
and brought home a silver medal.
While each has their own unique story,
Ogletree looks back on the games with
they all enjoy certain commonalities
great fondness. “It’s hard to ignore
including a dedication to their sport
the thrill of winning a medal I spent 20
and a conviction that the road to the
years of my life pursuing,” he confesses.
Olympics is a singular experience that,
“Competing with the best in the world at
through victory or defeat, never loses
a high level was incredibly rewarding.”
its allure.
And Ogletree credits Tabor, in part, for Olympic Sailing Duo John Lovell and Charlie Ogletree ’85
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