[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 116 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  NEW HAMPSHIRE OLYMPIAN LYNN JENNINGS

 Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to Lynn 
Jennings of Newmarket, NH, for her competition in the 1996 Summer 
Olympic Games in Atlanta. Lynn competed in the 5,000-meter run Friday 
July 26 and was the first American to cross the finish line. New 
Hampshire is proud of her dedication and commitment to training for 
such a competitive sport.
  At age 36, this is Lynn's third time to compete with the U.S. Olympic 
track team. Lynn's long career exemplifies marks of distinction and 
excellence. She competed in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul and in the 1992 
Barcelona Olympics she became the only American woman to earn a 
distance medal when she took home the bronze in the 10,000-meter run. 
Previously, the greatest distance in which an American woman had 
medaled was 800-meters and Lynn broke that record. Lynn has also been 
the World Cross Country Champion three times, holding the title from 
1990-1992. She is an eight time National Cross Country Champion and 
holds American records in the 10,000-meter, indoor 3,000-meter, and the 
8- and 10-kilometer road courses.
  Lynn's distinguished record is the mark of an Olympian and a 
champion. She has pursued her sport with determination, followed her 
dream, and embodied the Olympic spirit. New Hampshire has followed her 
career and she has made the Granite State proud. Many people from New 
Hampshire watched Lynn compete last Friday and join me in saluting her 
for representing them at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. I commend her 
for her efforts in Atlanta and wish her other running successes at 
future competitions. Congratulations Lynn.

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