TTM: Evelyn Stevens

Evelyn Stevens - 96

Third "catch-up" success post, is of Evelyn Stevens. Ms Stevens went from working for a New York investment firm, to competing in the Olympics for the U.S. After graduating in 2005, she went to work for Lehman Brothers. According to her website, "She attended her first bike clinic in Central Park in the spring of 2008.  With the financial industry in a state of panic, Evie calmly won her first professional race in Union Vale, NY.  A year later, she said goodbye to New York and embarked upon a career as a professional cyclist."

She placed 24th in her first Olympics in London and is driving to compete again in 2016.


Thanks Evelyn.

TTM: Kellie Wells

Kellie Wells - 73

Picking up right where we left off. Our next return to post is from Kellie Wells. Ms Wells did well in the 2008 Olympic trials for Beijing, She won her heat, and the quarterfinal. In the semi-final she recorded a personal best, but was injured and was unable to compete in the final. She was able to come back for London. She made the games, and took home Bronze.


Thanks Kallie.

TTM: Chris Colwill

Chris Colwill - 47

Sorry for the delay in posting recent successes. A while back my scanner broken and I was unable to scan new returns for posting. I was, however, still receiving successes.

The first return I will post, comes from Chris Colwill. Chris is a two time Olympian, competing in both Beijing and London

The cards were sent out on July 9th and returned 119 days later back November 5th.


Thanks Chris.

TTM: Matt Emmons (Silver)

Matt Emmons - 64 - Silver

When Matt signed and returned his Olympic hopefuls card, he also signed the Silver version I had sent as well.

Thanks again Matt.

TTM: Matt Emmons

Matt Emmons - 64

On Saturday we received a return from Matt Emmons. He is a three time Olympic Medal winner. He took Gold home in 2004. Silver in 2008, and Bronze in 2012. Just prior to the 2004 Olympic trials, his gun was sabotaged by a screw driver, and he was forced to borrow his teammates rifle (Amber Darland). Using the borrowed rifle, he went on to win gold.

Thanks Matt.

TTM: Mariel Zagunis

Mariel Zagunis - 32

On Friday we received a return from Mariel Zagunis. Mariel is a two time gold medal winner, and three time Olympian. She took home Gold in Athens, and Beijing. In addition, she also took home a Bronze in Beijing for the team event. Her win in 2004 was the first Gold medal for an American in fencing since 1904.

Thanks Mariel.

TTM: Paige McPherson

Paige McPherson - 98

Yesterday we received back a success from Paige McPherson. She sent back two beautifully signed cards, addressed to each of my boys. Even more amazing was she wrote back a thank you note, actually apologizing for the return being "late". It is so refreshing writting to these atheletes. They are so humble and gracious.

Paige won bronze in London, her first Olympics. Upsetting UK's Sarah Stevenson in the process.

Thanks Paige.