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Special Recognition - Dan Lowe, Olympic Athlete
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
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City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize Olympic Athlete Dan Lowe who participated for the US Olympic Team at the 2016 Rio games.
Report
Issue:
Olympia-area native Dan Lowe competed as part of the US Olympic Shooting Team at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Staff Contact:
Steve Hall, City Manager 360.753.8447
Presenter(s):
Steve Hall, City Manager
Background and Analysis:
Daniel Lowe is an Olympia-area resident who competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dan competed for the US Olympic Shooting Team. He will be participating in the air rifle event on August 8 and the men’s three-position rifle event on August 14.
In addition to his trip to the Olympics, Dan has qualified for and won medals in a number USA Shooting Championships over the past three years. He is currently serving in the United States Army and resides at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Dan’s uncle, John Holmes, works for the City of Olympia. In addition Dan has other family in the Olympia Area. Dan is a 2012 graduate of Black Hills High School and attended South Puget Sound Community College
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