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(Photo courtesy of USRowing) caption: WRECKING CREW: Former Princeton University rowing star Chris Ahrens saw his smiles turn to shouts of joy last Sunday as he helped stroke the U.S. men's eight to a gold medal at the Athens Summer Olympics. Ahrens, a 1998 Princeton alum who was competing in his second Olympics, was joined on the boat by 1996 Hun School graduate Jason Read as the U.S. won its first gold in the event since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The U.S. posted a wire-to-wire victory which saw the boat cover the 2,000-meter course at the Schinias Rowing Center in 5:42.48 in cruising past silver medalist Germany and bronze medalist Netherlands.end of caption

U.S. Men's 8 Crew Mines Gold In Summer Games, Producing Major Highlight for Locals at Athens

By Bill Alden

Things are pretty quiet around Lake Carnegie these days as the dog days of summer stretch toward Labor Day.

Former Princeton Star Striebel Enjoys Ride As Barrage Goes from Cellar to MLL Crown

By Bill Alden

After enduring a 1-11 season last year with the Bridgeport Barrage of the Major Lacrosse League (MLL), former Princeton star Matt Striebel was hoping things would turn around when the franchise moved to Philadelphia this spring.

Szymanski Making It in Montana As He Starts Pro Baseball Career

By Bill Alden

For some Princeton University baseball players, being sent out to Billings, Montana to play minor league ball would be a major change of pace.

Tiger Men's Soccer Enters Preseason Aiming to Make Every Moment Count

By Bill Alden

After struggling through a frustrating season last fall, the Princeton University men's soccer team is primed to hit the pitch this week to start its 2004 preseason.

Chiurco Going for Yachting Title; Relishes Operating on High Seas

By Bill Alden

As a longtime neurosurgeon, Dr. Tony Chiurco looks forward to the adrenaline that starts pumping through his system when he performs a delicate operation.