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I grew up in New Hampshire and was proud to be an Olympian from the state. The message from the largest university in the state is that it doesn't support Olympic sports, and I can't really accept an award from a university that does such a thing. - Jenny Thompson Quotes

I grew up in New Hampshire and was proud to be an Olympian from the state. The message from the largest university in the state is that it doesn't support Olympic sports, and I can't really accept an award from a university that does such a thing.

You don't have to go to Baghdad, but you can be in Florida and be a part of what that story is all about. - Jenny Thompson Quotes

You don't have to go to Baghdad, but you can be in Florida and be a part of what that story is all about.

When I first started [at Loyola], everything was free, - Jenny Thompson Quotes

When I first started [at Loyola], everything was free,

The situation is getting tighter every year, - Jenny Thompson Quotes

The situation is getting tighter every year,

It is getting harder and harder. - Jenny Thompson Quotes

It is getting harder and harder.

It was a good way to start my final meet but I still have a few races. I just wanted to keep the ball rolling for the U.S. - Jenny Thompson Quotes

It was a good way to start my final meet but I still have a few races. I just wanted to keep the ball rolling for the U.S.

[Though Coughlin publicly finalized her decision this weekend, she told teammate Jenny Thompson about it at a photo shoot in New York last month. That eases the road for Thompson, one of the medal favorites in the 100 fly at the trials.] I was like, 'Wow, thanks,' ... I was surprised, really, but she does have other choices to make. - Jenny Thompson Quotes

[Though Coughlin publicly finalized her decision this weekend, she told teammate Jenny Thompson about it at a photo shoot in New York last month. That eases the road for Thompson, one of the medal favorites in the 100 fly at the trials.] I was like, 'Wow, thanks,' ... I was surprised, really, but she does have other choices to make.

People were really divided about whether it was appropriate. - Jenny Thompson Quotes

People were really divided about whether it was appropriate.

How can the university honor me for accomplishments in an endeavor which they clearly do not respect? - Jenny Thompson Quotes

How can the university honor me for accomplishments in an endeavor which they clearly do not respect?

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How can the university honor me for accomplishments in an endeavor which they clearly do not respect? If the opportunity for greatness had not been provided to me I could not have achieved my dreams. Having the men's swimming team and other Olympic sports, such as crew and skiing, cut means less opportunity for people to achieve their dreams, not just for the current student-athletes but for future generations. - Jenny Thompson Quotes

How can the university honor me for accomplishments in an endeavor which they clearly do not respect? If the opportunity for greatness had not been provided to me I could not have achieved my dreams. Having the men's swimming team and other Olympic sports, such as crew and skiing, cut means less opportunity for people to achieve their dreams, not just for the current student-athletes but for future generations.

Honor

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