Beijing: 08-08-2008

[epchick]

The family of an ex-Olympian and the in-laws of the current U.S. men's volleyball coach were attacked today in Beijing.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/oly_china_american_killed

A Chinese man stabbed the in-laws of the U.S. Olympic men's volleyball coach, killing one and injuring the other while they visited a Beijing tourist site near the main venue where Olympic competitions began Saturday.

Todd and Barbara Bachman of Lakeville, Minn. — parents of 2004 volleyball Olympian Elisabeth "Wiz" Bachman and in-laws of U.S. men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon — were attacked by a Chinese man while visiting the 13th-century Drum Tower.

The U.S. Olympic Committee confirmed Bachman died from knife wounds and that Barbara Bachman suffered life-threatening injuries. She and their Chinese tour guide, who was also injured in the attack, were being treated in a Beijing hospital.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by epchick

The family of an ex-Olympian and the in-laws of the current U.S. men's volleyball coach were attacked today in Beijing.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/oly_china_american_killed

I heard of the attack and that it was tied to the volleyball team, but I didn't know of the association with an ex-Olympian

[Beryana]

Originally Posted by epchick

The family of an ex-Olympian and the in-laws of the current U.S. men's volleyball coach were attacked today in Beijing.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/oly_china_american_killed

Just found out that Barbara Bachman was downgraded to serious from critical - and that she in an AOII from U of Minnesota.

Originally Posted by Beryana

Just found out that Barbara Bachman was downgraded to serious from critical - and that she in an AOII from U of Minnesota.

I read this morning that her condition has improved, but I'm sure the rest of the country will still be praying for her and for her family.

We're six hours behind the East Coast, so it's hard as hell not to read the updates or pay attention to the tickers on the sports channels. Hell, we were watching the LLWS West Regionals and we knew about the 4x100 win 4 hours before it was aired here.

Putting all that political crap aside, I'm very proud of China and her people. They've been very supportive of athletes of all nations, not just their own, they should be commended for that.