U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum welcomes guests for Starting Line Saturday event on Nov. 2

October 30, 2024

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Meet Olympian Jenny Arthur, sports artist Bernard Sandoval, and experience interactive exhibits

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Join the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum on Saturday, November 2, for a full day of programming at Starting Line Saturdays, the museum’s monthly event series that connects guests with the Olympic and Paralympic community. November’s event will feature a meet-and-greet with Olympian Jenny Arthur, live artifact demonstrations, museum trivia, and a special session with acclaimed sports artist and Colorado Springs local, Bernard Sandoval.

Jenny Arthur – 2016 Olympic weightlifter – made history as the first U.S. woman to compete in the 75kg category at the Olympic Games. Known for her strength, discipline, and dedication to her sport, Arthur has inspired countless fans and aspiring athletes.

Bernard Sandoval, a renowned sports artist and Olympic City USA Taskforce member, will offer insights into his creative process and journey. Known for capturing the energy of sports in vivid oil paintings, Bernard will share his techniques and inspiration to preserve the Olympic spirit through art.

EVENT DETAILS

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. // Discussion with Bernard Sandoval, sports artist and Olympic City USA Taskforce member
12 – 1 p.m. // Meet Jenny Arthur, 2016 Olympic weightlifter
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. // Artifact demonstrations showcasing historic items from past Olympic and Paralympic Games
All day // Olympic and Paralympic trivia

All Starting Line Saturday activities are included with museum admission. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit usopm.org.

CONTACT: Annie Rosack // arosack@usopm.org // 719.497.1234 ext 12368

About the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers an immersive and universally accessible look into the journey of Team USA’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Through interactive exhibits, innovative displays, and a comprehensive artifact collection, the Museum instills the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect, as well as the Paralympic values of determination, equality, inspiration, and courage in every visitor. It honors yesterday’s legends with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame while inspiring tomorrow’s legends through entertaining activities and events. The USOPM is more than a museum but a life-changing experience that will continue to educate and inspire the public to take part for generations to come.

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200 S. Sierra Madre Street 80903

719.497.1234

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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers parking in the adjacent Park Union District lot for $7.50 per-day. Metered parking is also available on Sierra Madre and Vermijo.

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