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Crash course in mudslinging
After surveying the ATV course before last night's Four Wheel Frenzy, a race official turned and said, "It looks like someone dumped 1,000 pounds of coffee grounds on the Mekong River." Each bottleneck turn was saturated with water and peppered with loose
Rescued stray storms Big Air
After Clementine hit the water 21 feet, 8 inches from the dock at the Big Air quarterfinals, her handler's whoops could be heard over the blaring rock music coming through the sound system. The jump was not nearly far enough to push the team into the next
Underdog rocks Big Air quarterfinals
When Sisko was just 14-months old, he suffered a broken femur and barely survived being run over by a car. Now the Pointer-Labrador mix is the favorite in the Big Air event at the Games.
Boom Run: Dangerous game
Mandy Erdmann has a scar and it's a nasty scar. Just below her knee it forms a perfect circle, about the size of a silver dollar. That's why she's not competing in the Women's Log Roll event at the Great Outdoor Games here.
Upsets in Women's Endurance quarterfinal
Four of the eight competitors in Women's Endurance quarterfinals will be advancing to the semifinals but original favorites Penny Halverson and Erin Lavoie will not be among those competing for the gold medal.
Timber legend calls it quits
Over 32 years, Fred Scheer has built a dynasty in the timber sports, racking up wins, coaching his children and becoming involved in the Hayward Log Rolling School. The 2005 games, though, will be his last.
Day 2: Great Outdoor Games late summary
A quick look at the events of Day 2.
Lizzie Hoeschler rolls to gold
"It's always good to have new people on top." That's what Lizzie Hoeschler declared soon after winning the gold in the Women's Log Roll at ESPN's Great Outdoor Games.
Marcus Topps sweeps Agility Dog events
Marcus Topps may want to change his canine teammate's name from Juice to "Super Dog." On Friday, the handler swept two Sporting Dog Agility events at ESPN's Great Outdoor Games as his border collie Juice won the Super Weave and Agility events.
Day 2: Great Outdoor Games early summary
A quick look at the early thoughts on the The Launch, Archery and Agility Dog events for Day Two.
Garrett, DeCaff delight crowds in juicy victory
An unexpected, come-from-behind victory and a dominating performance highlighted the Small and Large Agility competition for Sporting Dogs on Thursday at ESPN's Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
Brian Bartow takes Speed Climbing gold
Brian Bartow of Grants Pass, Ore., set a new Great Outdoor Games record for the fastest 65-foot Speed Climb at the Great Outdoor Games.
Day 1: Great Outdoor Games final summary
Final thoughts and insights into Log Rolling, the Rifle event, Speed Climbing and family ties at the Great Outdoor Games on Day 1.
Day 1: Great Outdoor Games early summary
A quick look at the early thoughts on the Rifle, Shotgun, ATV and Agility dog events for Day One.
Great Outdoor Games to unveil five new events
Roaring ATV engines, leaping dogs and intense timber action highlight the five new sports to debut at this year's ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
SuperJack makes Games debut
SuperJack may sound obscure, but everyone at the Great Outdoor Games knows that the SuperJack competition is an octathlon of various timber skills where only the strongest and fastest survive.
Spring's last run
Julie Daniels and Spring had taken home medals the last four years and had hopes of winning another before Spring retires from international competition.
Juice, DeCaff take Agility gold
Two changes were made in the final round to focus the competition on speed. And that's all Juice and DeCaff needed to seal Games gold in the Large and Small Agility events.
Record broken in Speed Climbing final
Brian Bartow smashed the Great Outdoor Games Speed Climbing record with a time of 12.6 seconds to beat opponent Wade Stewart and take home the gold medal and $10,000 in prize money.
Climber returns from retirement at 51
Bad knees, bad backs, bad feet; they're all factors that drive athletes from sports, usually by their mid-30s. But not Guy German. The late-bloomer of the Speed Climb returned to this year's Games, after declaring 2004's competition his last.
Log Rolling: Brother knows best in sibling rivalry
Rivalry is a healthy part of any competition. Here at the Great Outdoor Games, J.R. Salzman, 26, has a sibling rivalry with big sister Tina Bosworth, 31.
Female ATV rider makes history at Games
In a sport where men traditionally are found revving engines and speed-shifting, a 24-year-old woman is taking the throttle and gaining speed. Amateur ATV racer Angela Moore says she's ready to make history at the Games.
5 reasons to see Great Outdoor Games on TV
The Great Outdoors Games, being held at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., July 7-10, is giving television viewers five reasons to catch the Games on ESPN and ABC three days later, July 13-17.
Archery rookie Deering takes aim at Games
Josh Deering has only competed in archery for a paltry three months, but already he is starting to make a name for himself in the highly competitive sport.
Carothers crosses over to ATV for the Games
Action-sport guru Chuck Carothers is a familiar face to X Games fans. But Huck-a-Chuck will opt for something even more alternative: Carothers will battle other ATV riders in a new event called Terracross at ESPN's Great Outdoor Games.
Base Camp at Great Outdoor Games features family fun
Interspersed among the Timber, Sporting Dogs and Archery venues, Base Camp is the hub of the Games.
Team of Davis, Shimmer seek Agility Dog gold
Barb Davis and her Shetland sheepdog, Shimmer, are a hop, skip and jump away from reaching a goal they've been pursuing for the last six years.
Great Outdoor Games volunteer sign-up
Even if you don't have the skills to compete at this year's games, you can still join in on the fun.
Tenoroc to host '05 Games shooting events
CENTRAL FLORIDA'S TENOROC SHOOTING SPORTS & TRAINING RANGE HAILED AS IDEAL SITE FOR RIFLE, SHOTGUN EVENTS AT ESPN GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES
Army sergeant wins Games' Shotgun qualifier
U.S. Army Marksman Wins Shotgun Qualifier, Punches Ticket to ESPN Great Outdoor Games
Underdog Rifle shooter emerges to win qualifier
Underdog Rifle Shooter Emerges to Win Qualifier, Advances to Sixth Straight Great Outdoor Games First- and Second-place Finishers Earn Spot in Games Lineup
Four newcomers qualify for Archery event
Josh Deering of Maple City, Mich., took first place in the final Eliminator Qualifier archery event in Pittsburgh, Pa., thus earning a trip to Orlando, Fla., with three other first-time qualifiers to compete in the sixth annual ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
Florida to host 2005 Great Outdoor Games
Central Florida and Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex will host the ESPN Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge July 7-10.
ESPN Outdoors takes Emmy for Games coverage
For the second year in a row, ESPN Outdoors has won the Emmy for its achievement in Live Audio for coverage of the ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
Why you should attend the Games
Whizzing arrows, flying dogs, the crack of gun fire, revving engines and the growl of chainsaws will fill the air as ESPN's Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge takes over Orlando, Fla.
The SuperJack competitors will thrill at Games
Who's light on their feet, quick on the draw and can power through 20-inch logs in a matter of seconds? It's this year's SuperJack competitors in ESPN's Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge.
Shotgun field chock-full of talent at Games
Two U.S. Army marksmen — one of them an Olympian — and five former ESPN Great Outdoor Games gold medalists are among the sixteen finalists headed to this year's Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge.
ATV star John Natalie ready to ride in Games
John Natalie, the 2004 and 2005 Dirt Riot Champion and three-time national event winner, enters this year's Games fresh off three straight wins in the Pro MX series and is one of the sports fastest rising talents.
Archery's Wayne Endicott aims with enthusiasm
A bright smile and an undying love for the game drive Wayne Endicott to be an archery champion.
Games stories archive
Missed the ESPN Great Outdoor Games last year? Or the year before? Trying to find a story on your favorite competitor? Check out the stories archive.
After surveying the ATV course before last night's Four Wheel Frenzy, a race official turned and said, "It looks like someone dumped 1,000 pounds of coffee grounds on the Mekong River." Each bottleneck turn was saturated with water and peppered with loose
Rescued stray storms Big Air
After Clementine hit the water 21 feet, 8 inches from the dock at the Big Air quarterfinals, her handler's whoops could be heard over the blaring rock music coming through the sound system. The jump was not nearly far enough to push the team into the next
Underdog rocks Big Air quarterfinals
When Sisko was just 14-months old, he suffered a broken femur and barely survived being run over by a car. Now the Pointer-Labrador mix is the favorite in the Big Air event at the Games.
Boom Run: Dangerous game
Mandy Erdmann has a scar and it's a nasty scar. Just below her knee it forms a perfect circle, about the size of a silver dollar. That's why she's not competing in the Women's Log Roll event at the Great Outdoor Games here.
Upsets in Women's Endurance quarterfinal
Four of the eight competitors in Women's Endurance quarterfinals will be advancing to the semifinals but original favorites Penny Halverson and Erin Lavoie will not be among those competing for the gold medal.
Timber legend calls it quits
Over 32 years, Fred Scheer has built a dynasty in the timber sports, racking up wins, coaching his children and becoming involved in the Hayward Log Rolling School. The 2005 games, though, will be his last.
Day 2: Great Outdoor Games late summary
A quick look at the events of Day 2.
Lizzie Hoeschler rolls to gold
"It's always good to have new people on top." That's what Lizzie Hoeschler declared soon after winning the gold in the Women's Log Roll at ESPN's Great Outdoor Games.
Marcus Topps sweeps Agility Dog events
Marcus Topps may want to change his canine teammate's name from Juice to "Super Dog." On Friday, the handler swept two Sporting Dog Agility events at ESPN's Great Outdoor Games as his border collie Juice won the Super Weave and Agility events.
Day 2: Great Outdoor Games early summary
A quick look at the early thoughts on the The Launch, Archery and Agility Dog events for Day Two.
Garrett, DeCaff delight crowds in juicy victory
An unexpected, come-from-behind victory and a dominating performance highlighted the Small and Large Agility competition for Sporting Dogs on Thursday at ESPN's Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
Brian Bartow takes Speed Climbing gold
Brian Bartow of Grants Pass, Ore., set a new Great Outdoor Games record for the fastest 65-foot Speed Climb at the Great Outdoor Games.
Day 1: Great Outdoor Games final summary
Final thoughts and insights into Log Rolling, the Rifle event, Speed Climbing and family ties at the Great Outdoor Games on Day 1.
Day 1: Great Outdoor Games early summary
A quick look at the early thoughts on the Rifle, Shotgun, ATV and Agility dog events for Day One.
Great Outdoor Games to unveil five new events
Roaring ATV engines, leaping dogs and intense timber action highlight the five new sports to debut at this year's ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
SuperJack makes Games debut
SuperJack may sound obscure, but everyone at the Great Outdoor Games knows that the SuperJack competition is an octathlon of various timber skills where only the strongest and fastest survive.
Spring's last run
Julie Daniels and Spring had taken home medals the last four years and had hopes of winning another before Spring retires from international competition.
Juice, DeCaff take Agility gold
Two changes were made in the final round to focus the competition on speed. And that's all Juice and DeCaff needed to seal Games gold in the Large and Small Agility events.
Record broken in Speed Climbing final
Brian Bartow smashed the Great Outdoor Games Speed Climbing record with a time of 12.6 seconds to beat opponent Wade Stewart and take home the gold medal and $10,000 in prize money.
Climber returns from retirement at 51
Bad knees, bad backs, bad feet; they're all factors that drive athletes from sports, usually by their mid-30s. But not Guy German. The late-bloomer of the Speed Climb returned to this year's Games, after declaring 2004's competition his last.
Log Rolling: Brother knows best in sibling rivalry
Rivalry is a healthy part of any competition. Here at the Great Outdoor Games, J.R. Salzman, 26, has a sibling rivalry with big sister Tina Bosworth, 31.
Female ATV rider makes history at Games
In a sport where men traditionally are found revving engines and speed-shifting, a 24-year-old woman is taking the throttle and gaining speed. Amateur ATV racer Angela Moore says she's ready to make history at the Games.
5 reasons to see Great Outdoor Games on TV
The Great Outdoors Games, being held at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., July 7-10, is giving television viewers five reasons to catch the Games on ESPN and ABC three days later, July 13-17.
Archery rookie Deering takes aim at Games
Josh Deering has only competed in archery for a paltry three months, but already he is starting to make a name for himself in the highly competitive sport.
Carothers crosses over to ATV for the Games
Action-sport guru Chuck Carothers is a familiar face to X Games fans. But Huck-a-Chuck will opt for something even more alternative: Carothers will battle other ATV riders in a new event called Terracross at ESPN's Great Outdoor Games.
Base Camp at Great Outdoor Games features family fun
Interspersed among the Timber, Sporting Dogs and Archery venues, Base Camp is the hub of the Games.
Team of Davis, Shimmer seek Agility Dog gold
Barb Davis and her Shetland sheepdog, Shimmer, are a hop, skip and jump away from reaching a goal they've been pursuing for the last six years.
Great Outdoor Games volunteer sign-up
Even if you don't have the skills to compete at this year's games, you can still join in on the fun.
Tenoroc to host '05 Games shooting events
CENTRAL FLORIDA'S TENOROC SHOOTING SPORTS & TRAINING RANGE HAILED AS IDEAL SITE FOR RIFLE, SHOTGUN EVENTS AT ESPN GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES
Army sergeant wins Games' Shotgun qualifier
U.S. Army Marksman Wins Shotgun Qualifier, Punches Ticket to ESPN Great Outdoor Games
Underdog Rifle shooter emerges to win qualifier
Underdog Rifle Shooter Emerges to Win Qualifier, Advances to Sixth Straight Great Outdoor Games First- and Second-place Finishers Earn Spot in Games Lineup
Four newcomers qualify for Archery event
Josh Deering of Maple City, Mich., took first place in the final Eliminator Qualifier archery event in Pittsburgh, Pa., thus earning a trip to Orlando, Fla., with three other first-time qualifiers to compete in the sixth annual ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
Florida to host 2005 Great Outdoor Games
Central Florida and Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex will host the ESPN Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge July 7-10.
ESPN Outdoors takes Emmy for Games coverage
For the second year in a row, ESPN Outdoors has won the Emmy for its achievement in Live Audio for coverage of the ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
Why you should attend the Games
Whizzing arrows, flying dogs, the crack of gun fire, revving engines and the growl of chainsaws will fill the air as ESPN's Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge takes over Orlando, Fla.
The SuperJack competitors will thrill at Games
Who's light on their feet, quick on the draw and can power through 20-inch logs in a matter of seconds? It's this year's SuperJack competitors in ESPN's Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge.
Shotgun field chock-full of talent at Games
Two U.S. Army marksmen — one of them an Olympian — and five former ESPN Great Outdoor Games gold medalists are among the sixteen finalists headed to this year's Great Outdoor Games presented by Dodge.
ATV star John Natalie ready to ride in Games
John Natalie, the 2004 and 2005 Dirt Riot Champion and three-time national event winner, enters this year's Games fresh off three straight wins in the Pro MX series and is one of the sports fastest rising talents.
Archery's Wayne Endicott aims with enthusiasm
A bright smile and an undying love for the game drive Wayne Endicott to be an archery champion.
Games stories archive
Missed the ESPN Great Outdoor Games last year? Or the year before? Trying to find a story on your favorite competitor? Check out the stories archive.
