Former Olympic Gold Medalist Ruth Riley and teammates bring Olympic experience to San Antonio

Published on August 12, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
San Antonio Stars News Release


SAN ANTONIO, Texas - While athletes from around the world compete for Olympic glory in Beijing, San Antonio children at the Davis-Scott YMCA, 1213 Iowa, will participate in their own Olympiad, Aug. 14, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The days slightly modified "Olympic" events will include a torch relay, javelin throw with pool noodles, soccer shootout, five-spot shooting competition and an obstacle course/shoe race. Each team/country will have a Silver Stars player as a captain as well as a junior captain from the Jr. Silver Stars girls basketball league.

Silver Stars Center Ruth Riley, who won an Olympic Gold Medal with USA Basketball in Athens in 2004, will join teammates Sophia Young, Morenike Atunrase and Erin Buescher, as well as head coach Dan Hughes in leading the teams of children.

The Olympics-themed event is part of the WNBA Fit initiative. This program encourages girls and women of all ages to learn more about their bodies and the importance of physical fitness programs related to health, fitness, nutrition and self-esteem.

The Silver Stars currently sit in first place in the Western Conference Standings and are in the midst of a month-long hiatus while players from around the league compete in the Beijing Olympics. Play resumes league-wide Aug. 28. Tickets start as low as $9.35 and are available through TicketMaster, the AT&T Center Box Office, online at www.sasilverstars.com or by calling (210) 444-5090.

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