Olympic Gold Medal Winner Jenn Suhr and her husband and coach Rick Suhr “Face the Press.”Jenn and Rick Suhr “face the press” in the airport waiting room where friends, relatives and media “mobbed” the Riga residents with affection, congratulations and questions upon their return from the London 2012 Olympic games where Jenn Suhr won two Olympic medals.
Everyone wanted a look at the London 2012 Olympic Gold medal in the pole vault. Jenn signed autographs and posed with many fans at the airport. Rich Suhr, Jenn’s husband and coach, remarked that Jenn is “the first American pole vaulter to win two Olympic medals since Bob Seagran in 1972!” When asked about what their next activity will be, he responded: “It’s relaxation time!”
Village of Churchville Mayor Nancy Steedman (right) and Jenn Suhr.“The Village of Churchville is so proud to have such an outstanding athlete come from our community. We welcome her back,” said Churchville Mayor Nancy Steedman. “We are planning a big reception for Jenn at the end of September with a motorcade from Churchville to Roberts Wesleyan College.”
Dr. John Martin, president of Roberts Wesleyan College and Jenn Suhr.Dr. John Martin, president of Roberts Wesleyan College, was among the many fans, supporters and media representatives waiting at the airport. “Jenn graduated eight years ago from Roberts Wesleyan College with a degree in psychology. We are so proud of Jenn. She does a lot of training at the college and a lot of students talk to her. She is very student oriented,” he said.
Lucia Verateer, a fan from North Chili, holds some “Congrats” balloons while she awaits Jenn Suhr’s arrival at the Rochester International Airport on August 27. Lucia worked with Jenn Suhr’s husband, Rick, for many years. “This is an amazing time!” she said.
Jenn Suhr and her Gold Medal.
