NCAA limits lack flexibility, enforcement Sep 4, 2009
Janet Evans dropped out of Stanford that spring, just after her sophomore season. She had various motivations for leaving, including a desire to train with Mark Schubert, a distance-swimming specialist then coaching at the University of Texas. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bud Light Cans Take on School Colors Aug 29, 2009
"Our concern about the campaign is that when you're talking about a college campus, you're talking about a population of many underage students, and you're adding to it a population of mostly binge drinkers," said Janet Evans, a senior attorney at the FTC. "It was not the most responsible thing to do.". 1. (ABC News -- Business)
Anheuser-Busch pulls some Fan Cans Aug 26, 2009
Regulators are concerned that cans will be marketed to fans under the legal drinking age of 21, said Janet Evans, a senior attorney at the FTC responsible for alcohol marketing issues. The industrys regulations require at least 70 percent of an advertisements audience to be above 21, and Evans said that doesnt happen on college campuses. (MSNBC -- Business)
Speaking horse Aug 13, 2009
Janet Evans lives near the Los Vaqueros Arena. She s taken Dietz s clinic the past two years. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Cavic mocking Phelps ahead of 100m butterfly Aug 1, 2009
Olympic great Janet Evans told The Associated Press that the debate over swimsuits was threatening to "make a mockery of the sport." Mark Spitz, the winner of seven golds at the 1972 Munich Games, was so amused by the whole situation that he released a statement to the AP saying he planned to come out of retirement at age 59. "The suits that are breaking world records are so good that today I am announcing my comeback, effective immediately and ending on Dec. 31, 2009," Spitz said, all in jest. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Seven more worlds records knock off Beijing Jul 31, 2009
Another former Olympian, Janet Evans, told the AP she's worried that high-tech bodysuits are threatening to "make a mockery of the sport.". Ryan Lochte got things rolling Thursday by breaking Phelps' mark in the 200-meter individual medley, with the former record holder cheering him on. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Local sports briefs Jul 12, 2009
Hasay joins a small group of repeat winners that includes Marion Jones and Janet Evans. Hasay won an unprecedented four state titles in the 3,200-meter run. (Fresno Bee)
Hoff fails to qualify for world swim championships Jul 11, 2009
"Even Janet Evans had years where she wasn't on," she said. "This has been a huge, huge transition year for me. Everything I've done has been completely different.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phelps-factor May 5, 2009
For a time, once every four years, competitive swimming is the latest trend, and pools across the country are filled with enthusiasts who hope to become the next Janet Evans or the next Michael Phelps. USA Swimming, in fact, advises its coaches to prepare themselves for a jump in participation. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nominees Announced for 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, Presented by Allstate Apr 17, 2009
During the company's five-year tenure as a partner, the Hall of Fame has inducted numerous decorated Olympic athletes including: Bonnie Blair, Janet Evans, Florence Griffith Joyner, Dan Jansen, Kristi Yamaguchi, and the 1996 "Magnificent Seven" U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team. Following last June's induction of the Class of 2008, the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame currently consists of 213 Distinguished Athletes and 13 special contributors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Endangered turtles race to save their future Apr 16, 2009
Olympic swimmers, including gold medallists Janet Evans, Jason Lezak and Eric Shanteau, will act as "coaches" for the contestants and Olympian-turned-analyst Rowdy Gaines will be calling the race on the Web site. Gaines and Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard will be among the participants in a Wednesday teleconference to kick off the contest -- during which the celebrities will be blogging on the site. (CNN -- Tech)
