Several U-M student-athletes and coaches were honored at the Sept. 23 regents meeting for their participation in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Regent Rebecca McGowan read a resolution that noted the University was well-represented at the Olympics and that the regents take great pride in U-M's athletes. "We were captivated by the Summer Olympics in Greece," said President Mary Sue Coleman.

Front row, from left: Recently retired U-M's men's swimming coach Jon Urbanchek, who served as an assistant coach in Greece; Regent McGowan, President Coleman and Athletic Director Bill Martin. Martin served on the U.S. Olympic Committee board of directors and was named acting president of the committee in February 2003.

Back row, from left: new men's swimming and diving coach Bob Bowman, who coached the U.S. men's Olympic team in Athens; Wolverine volunteer track and field coach Tim Broe, who competed in the 5,000 meters; swimmer Andrew Hurd, who placed fifth in the 800-meter freestyle relay for the Canadian Olympic team and also competed in the 400-meter freestyle; former U-M swimmer Tom Malchow, a medal winner in previous Olympics who served as co-captain of the men's Olympic squad in Athens and competed in the 200-meter butterfly; swimmer Peter Vanderkaay, a gold medalist with the 800-meter freestyle relay team; track standout Nick Willis, who qualified for the 1,500-meter semifinals for New Zealand; and Ron Warhurst, U-M's men's track and field and cross country head coach. (Marcia Ledford, U-M Photo Services)