athlete profile: erin hamlin, luger My Mantra: Just be yourself and slide. My Habitat: Remsen, NY and Lake Placid, NY My Winter Habitat: The road, with my team, competing around the world LAKE PLACID – MY SECOND HOME Lake Placid. It’s always been pretty cool to train – and sometimes compete – in the shadows… Read more »
HE UNDERSTOOD THAT IT WAS “IMPORTANT TO SHOW UP FOR PEOPLE” Whether it was his closest friends and teammates or young fans who cheered him on at a World Cup race, Steven Holcomb made everyone around him feel special and included. The Holcomb I knew — that those in the sliding community knew — was… Read more »
MIRACLE ON ICE… It’s been more than 37 years since the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team stunned the former Soviet Union, in the game that’s recognized around the world as the “Miracle on Ice.” While that moment, and the eventual gold medal, are etched forever in the hearts and souls of so many Americans, few… Read more »
It takes an inconceivable amount of dedication and commitment to become an Olympian. It takes even more to win an Olympic medal. One can only imagine what it takes to win five Olympic gold medals, all in either world or Olympic record time. American speed skater Eric Heiden did just that during the 1980 Olympic… Read more »
Every summer, figure skating legend Evelyn Kramer returns to Lake Placid, NY to coach in Lake Placid’s elite summer skating program. Her history with the Olympic village dates back to her days as a young girl, training under renowned coach Gustav Lussi, whose approach inspires Evelyn’s coaching technique today. She’s worked with Michelle Kwan, transforming… Read more »
LAKE PLACID CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1980 WINTER OLYMPICS New events added, more Olympic athletes, more winter fun! For Immediate Release: January 16, 2020 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — In less than 30 days, Lake Placid celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Olympic Winter Games that brought this nation together like never before. From Feb…. Read more »
Date: 01/15/2020 Contact: Alison Haas | [email protected] | (518) 523-1655 Lake Placid Olympic Museum to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with New Exhibit and Mascot’s Birthday LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The Lake Placid Olympic Museum, located in the Olympic Center, is excited to celebrate the opening of their new exhibit, Totally 80, on Thursday, Feb. 13, and… Read more »
Date: 01/15/2020 Contact: Jon Lundin | [email protected] | (518) 523-1655 GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW GONDOLA AT LAKE PLACID’S OLYMPIC JUMPING COMPLEX SkyRide Now Ready to Take Passengers to The Jumping Towers Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex’s new gondola is now open to the public. The… Read more »
Date: 01/09/2020 Contact: Jon Lundin | [email protected] | (518) 523-1655 1980 OLYMPIC FIGURE SKATING TEAM RETURNS TO LAKE PLACID Gala, Dinner Show and Fundraiser Planned for February 18th Lake Placid Celebrates 40th Anniversary of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games February 13-23, 2020 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – On February 18, 2020, members of the 1980 Olympic… Read more »
Date: 01/05/2020 Contact: Jon Lundin | [email protected] | (518) 523-1655 Governor Cuomo Unveils 26th Proposal of 2020 State of the State: Rebuilding the Mid-Station Lodge at Whiteface Mountain Proposal Allocates $14 Million to Rebuild Structure That Was Destroyed By Fire Investment in New Lodge to Further Grow Record Tourism Levels In The North Country ALBANY,… Read more »