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SAN DIEGO, Tuesday, February 5, 2002- San Diego State University offers the following experts to discuss a variety of topics relating to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Professor Bob Mechikoff, Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences - Mechikoff's sport history scholarship has a strong emphasis on both the ancient and modern Olympic Games. He is a high-ranking member of the International Olympic Academy in Olympia, Greece. To schedule an interview, contact Mechikoff directly at (619) 594-1925 or by E-mail at rmechiko@mail.sdsu.edu. Professor Mark Kern, Department of Exercise and Nutritional Services - Kern can provide expert information regarding the dietary needs of world-class athletes, as he has extensively studied the effects of diet on exercise performance. To schedule an interview, contact Kern directly at (619) 594-1834 or by E-mail at kern@mail.sdsu.edu. Professor Tom McKenzie, Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences - McKenzie has served as a sports psychologist for the men's and women's U.S. Olympic volleyball teams. He can provide insight into the mental preparation required to win at the Olympics as well as the temptation to take steroids and other performance enhancing substances. To schedule an interview, contact McKenzie directly at (619) 594-1834 or by E-mail at kern@mail.sdsu.edu. Professor Dipak Gupta, School of Public Administration and Urban Studies - Gupta can discuss the aspects of political violence and terrorism as they relate to the Olympics. To schedule an interview, contact Gupta directly at (619) 594-4067 or by E-mail at dgupta@mail.sdsu.edu. Professor Carl Winston, Director of Hospitality and Tourism Management - Winston can discuss the economic impact of the Olympics. To schedule an interview, contact Winston directly at (619) 594-4964 or by E-mail at carl.winston@sdsu.edu. ### |
