Friday, February 20, 2009

Olympians host feast

Former track stars host pasta bar and hold Q&A session
by Tyler Gibbons


Pocatello, Idaho – Olympians Ian Dobson (Beijing 2008) and Carrie Tollefson (Athens 2004) will host the fifth annual Adidas Pasta Bar dinner on Friday, February 20, 2009.

An Oregon native, Dobson was the 2001 USA Junior 5,000 meter champion. This past year, he finished third at the USA Olympic Trials in the 5000 meters, qualifying for the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Tollefson was the 1999 NCAA Athlete of the Year. The Minnesotan was the winner of the 1,500-meter event at the 2004 Olympic Trials, and advanced to the semifinal round in the Olympic Games at Athens.

The Pasta Bar event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Idaho State Pond Student Union Building. To reserve tickets in advance call (208) 235-5604, or can be purchased in person at the Simplot Games Store in Holt Arena. Tickets are $7.

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