September 12th, 2008
CHINA 08
Short Version: Gold Medal.
Long Version: GOOOOOOOOLD MEDAAAAAAAAAL!!!
It official, with only two races to go, Maureen and I have clinched the Olympic Gold Medal. Today we will take a ceremonial victory lap in the first race and watch the second race from the sidelines. Thank you all for your emails and support, I will write more in the coming days.
Nick
Way to go SCANDOLINI! You guys are awesome.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Comment by Jacob Ullman — September 12, 2008 @ 8:43 pm
Nick,
I’m not sure if you remember but you coached me in the spring of 2005 at the CISA clinic in International 420’s. Since that time i’ve followed your accomplishments closely and have to say that GOLD is a fitting accomplishment for not only a revered sailor but a fierce competitor and truly great man. Once again congratulations and enjoy the ride from the top of the world.
-Evan
Comment by Evan Aras — September 12, 2008 @ 10:51 pm
Nick,
What an amazing accomplishment by you and Maureen! You set the bar higher than could have been imagined.
I mean this with the greatest possible level of sincerity: You are my hero.
Comment by Blake Middleton — September 13, 2008 @ 12:22 am
CONGRATULATIONS!! You did it!! You won the gold medal!!! I am so happy for you and Maureen! We have been following the races online and praying for strength for you daily.
Comment by Mike Harris — September 13, 2008 @ 12:44 am
Yea Nick, we re so proud of you. Well done. My kids were so stoked to meet you. Can’t wait to see your Gold medal, unreal!!
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Pingback by Leisure Toys Blog » Blog Archive » CHINA 08 @ A Love 4 Sailing — September 13, 2008 @ 4:00 am
Good on ya, Nick! As they say here in KiwiLand you’re ‘as good as gold!’ I knew that from the get-go. I’m proud of you, amigo!
I wish I could be there in the O.C. when you arrive back home. There in spirit…
Cheers mate!
Max Hittle
Comment by Max Hittle — September 13, 2008 @ 6:28 am
Way to go Nick and Maureen!!!!!!!!!!!! We knew you could do it! Good job to Mary Kate and Amy for cheering you on. Wish we could have been there. Hope to see you when you get back to CA with that gold medal around your neck!
Love, Lisa and Phillip
Comment by Lisa Stoffregen — September 13, 2008 @ 7:35 am
Congradulations!!!!! You rule.
Comment by Michael Oliveri — September 13, 2008 @ 8:59 am
Congratulations! The sailors in the J-24 North American’s just learned of your victory via your buddy Blake Middleton. You’re an inspiration to us all! Way to go. Team Pinotage
Comment by greg & susan johnson — September 13, 2008 @ 9:00 am
At the Closing Ceremonies of the J 24 North American Championships yesterday in Wayzata, MN, PRO Blake Middleton gave us alll the news of your victory, and told us a story that is destined to become a legend.
I tip my Iceboater’s Helmet,
Well Done!
Mark “the Icemaker” Kiefer
Comment by Mark Kiefer — September 13, 2008 @ 9:03 am
I had to stop what I was doing yesterday to thank the good Lord above for allowing us to be a part of such grace! Nick, Maureen and Mary Kate, this is such an amazing journey… and it simply takes your breath away!
Yeah you! Yahoo and Yippee!
(You must be exhausted!!!!)
Love and hugs, Susan, Skip, Kristin and Megan
Comment by Susan Kenney — September 13, 2008 @ 10:27 am
G O L D !!!!!!!!!! You guys are awesome!
The can of peas is staying in the cupboard
What an incredible experience for you guys!
We’ll see you, MaryKate and Rock when you get home.
Love, Beverly, Claire & Wendy
Comment by Claire Roberts — September 13, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!! Both of you are amazing.
Comment by Diane Hartson (Davidson) — September 13, 2008 @ 5:54 pm
Congratulations!!!! Absolutely phoenomenal! Long time coming.
Comment by Keith Geffen — September 13, 2008 @ 9:44 pm
Peach, You are truly a stud. Way to go. Im really happy for you and extremly proud of you. Ill see you when you get home. Cant wait to see the Medal. Cole
Comment by Greg Coleman — September 14, 2008 @ 3:51 am
Nick,
A Big WHHHOO HOOOO. To you, Congrats. Spent many nites with the refresh button to get race results all week. Well worth it. You both did sooooo well. I am so proud of your accomplishments. I had a feeling that Olympic Bling Bling would be dangle around your neck and Moe’s too. So happy for you both, so proud. Just Awesome!!!!!!
Paula McKinnon
Comment by Paula McKinnon — September 15, 2008 @ 5:03 am
Gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go and congratulations to you and your crew. It took a lot of hard work that has fortunately paid off.
Comment by Mike Smith — September 15, 2008 @ 9:38 am
Nice work! Congratulations.
Comment by Troy — September 15, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
Way to go Nick !! You worked hard for this and deserve it 100% Your as good as GOLD now and will always know your the best.
Congratulations to you and your partner. Please let me know when your celebration will be. Mary Klein and I would like to attend. Love you always- Dan
Comment by Dan Reichart — September 15, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
Congratulation on winning the Gold Medal. You and your partner did a fantastic job. You have given encouragement to many people with handicap and the vision that you can do anything if you set your mind to it. Congratulation again on the Gold Medal. Mich
Comment by Mich Yamamoto — September 16, 2008 @ 1:22 am
Nick - congratulations. We are so excited for you. Well done -
Comment by The Hemans — September 16, 2008 @ 2:19 am
Hi Nick,
I’ve been following your story for the last few weeks after I saw an article written about you in USA Today (I was on vacation in Irvine and saw it at the hotel.) Not sure if you remember me….I sailed for Cal 1986-1989 with Bryan McDonald and Seadon Wijsen. Your story is inspiring and I wish you the best.
Amazing job winning the gold in Beijing!
Jill Ginsberg Roblyer
Comment by Jill (Ginsberg) Roblyer — September 17, 2008 @ 11:17 pm
Nick,
Dude, that is awesome. The choices you are making on what is important to you and how to live your life is already awesome, but the continued success you have on the water is like a movie.
Keep doing what you love, but also, congrats on the win.
Jay
Comment by jay stokes — September 23, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
Mary, Nick and Rocky,
News from Portugal to thank you all, the thinks we learn from you in Qingdao.
It was a big pleaser to be with you and to see what you can do! You are a wonderful family and it was nice to meet you in these games. We are also very happy with your results and with your medal. Mary and Rocky also shoud have a gold medal for all they done.
We hope a visit from you in Portugal!
Well done for all!
And we know that love can do everything!
Maria and Bento
Comment by Maria e Bento Amaral — September 27, 2008 @ 7:51 am
Hi! It is one of your nieces friends and I am amazed and so inspired on how you didnt give up sailing because of your condition. Your story is so inspiring,so I am even doing a project for school about it.
Comment by Sarah — October 8, 2008 @ 8:57 pm