T H E   B U L L D O G   B Y T E:
Special Tribute to Laura Berg and Stephen Abas

SEPTEMBER 1, 2004

Games of the XXVIII Olympiad; Athens, Greece.
The Fresno State Alumni Association is proud to have two former Bulldogs win US Olympic Medals at the recent games: Laura Berg [1998] and Stephen Abas [2004].

The Best in the World! Olympic Bulldogs:
Berg and Abas stand among the best on the world's stage.
THE FRESNO BEE,
August 31, 2004.
"Laura Berg is a mainstay on a team that is the best in the world -- again. Stephen Abas proved himself to be the second best at his craft in the world. Think about that -- in the world.

Observers of the 2004 Olympic Games couldn't help but marvel at the skills and determination that set these two former Fresno State athletes, and all of the participants who competed in Athens, apart from others in their respective sports."

PLEASE SEND NOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Please send to LAURA BERG and/or STEPHEN ABAS: FRESNO STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | Smittcamp Alumni House | 2526 E. Keats Ave. | SH124 | Fresno | CA | 93740-8000.
 

 Gold Medalist: LAURA BERG

Softball: Laura Berg
Former Fresno State softball standout Laura Berg [1998], a three-time Olympic gold medalist [Atlanta, 1996; Sydney, 2000; Athens, 2004] made her third trip to the Olympics. Berg, a four-time All-American, is also a three-time Pan American Games gold medalist and a three-time ISF World Champion.

Berg was named Outstanding Alumna for Athletics by the Fresno State Alumni Association at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 2003.

PLAY LAURA BERG TRIBUTE VIDEO

RECENT UPDATE from LAURA BERG [#44]: "I'll always remember Athens and the special memories that I shared with my teammates. Hopefully, I can do this again in 2008. Thanks for all of the encouragement. God Bless and Go Bulldogs!"

Wrestling: Stephen Abas
Former Fresno State grappler Stephen Abas [2004], a three-time NCAA Champion [1999, 2001, 2002], a four-time All-American [1998, 1999, 2001, 2002] and a Pan-American gold medalist [2003] made his first trip to the Olympics and earned a Silver Medal. He is also a World Cup Champion [2002] and winner of the Titan Games [2003]. Abas was named Fresno State's Male Athlete of the Year in both 1999 and 2001.

Abas has been named Outstanding Alumnus for Athletics by the Fresno State Alumni Association which will be presented at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala on Thursday, October 28, 2004 at the Save Mart Center. For additional details, please call [559] 278-ALUM. Online @ fresnostatealumni.com.

PLAY STEPHEN ABAS TRIBUTE VIDEO

RECENT UPDATE from STEPHEN ABAS: "At the 2008 Olympics in China, I plan on being an Olympic champ. Everything is a learning experience and I feel that I will be ready. Thanks to Fresno State for the support. Go Bulldogs!"

Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala
Thursday, October 28; Save Mart Center. Join the Fresno State Alumni Association, Bulldogs, friends and 70 student scholarship recipients for an evening honoring this year's Top Dogs of Fresno State! Honorees include US Olympic Silver Medalist Stephen Abas. For additional details, please call [559] 278-ALUM. Online @ fresnostatealumni.com.

TOP DOG sponsorship opportunities available!
Please contact LETICIA REYNA CANO at [559] 278-ALUM.

Keep Practicing the Alma Mater and Fight Song!
Join all Fresno State Bulldogs in singing the Alma Mater and Fight Song! [Download the sheet music to the Alma Mater and Fight Song!] “Thy sons and daughters hail thee great, Our Alma Mater Fresno State!”


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