By Rich Kaipust
World-Herald Staff Writer
Harold Cliff came to Omaha for 18 months but now will be staying for at least 36 more.
The chief operating officer for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials has been named president of the Omaha Sports Commission. Cliff recently returned from the Summer Olympics in Beijing and officially takes over Monday.
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By Rich Kaipust
World-Herald Staff Writer
State Sen. Brad Ashford of Omaha was behind getting $250,000 for the U.S. Olympic Trials, so few on Wednesday might have taken as much satisfaction on seeing one pool completed and another started inside Qwest Center Omaha.
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Top Stars to Use Swimvitational as Warm-Up for Olympic Trials
Tickets are now on sale for the Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational, scheduled for June 5-8 at the Qwest Center. The Swimvitational is the final swim meet in the country where Olympic hopefuls can qualify to compete at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials.
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By Rich Kaipust
World-Herald Staff Writer
Maybe it will take until the Qwest Center Omaha pool fills, because nothing says different like a million gallons of water.
The last time Qwest Center Omaha hosted the NCAA volleyball tournament, 17,209 spectators saw Nebraska win the national championship. The final four returns to Omaha on Dec. 20.The U.S. Olympic Trials-Swimming sit right in the middle of a something-for-everybody sports year in Omaha. They promise world-class talent, major crowds and network television.
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