Episode 30 - Michelle Thornbury
Christian Napier is joined by Michelle Thornbury from her home in Nashville to talk about Scott Hamilton and the Salt Lake 2002 Games (recorded 14 May 2020). A breakdown of the episode is below.
Please be sure to check out our Salt Lake 2002 Retrospective playlist on Spotify. You can also access the playlist and a map to favorite SLOC restaurants here.
If you worked on the Games as a staff member, contractor or volunteer and want to share your story please email cnapier@gpfour.com.
WARM UP
00:32 - Third time's the charm / work with Scott Hamilton
PRELIMS
04:54 - From Shania to Salt Lake
08:14 - On the rebound
QUARTERFINALS
09:42 - Trolley Square (and a dog)
13:03 - Ceremonies challenges
SEMIFINALS
15:25 - In the wake of 9/11
18:04 - The Paralympics and Stevie Wonder
FINALS
19:15 - Keeping secrets
22:08 - Christmas party
MIXED ZONE
23:29 - President Bush in the elevator / no job too small
24:51 - Lessons learned
COOL DOWN
28:01 - Fragile crepes
29:59 - Every inch of the venue