That is the motto of the Olympic Youth Ambassador. Theirs is the commitment to pursue excellence in body, will and mind. To be an Ambassador of something is to be a representative of something bigger than yourself, says David Barlow, program co-director. This is what the Ambassador program aims to accomplish. The program is designed to prepare the youth of Utah to welcome the world in 2002.
Ambassadors consist of high school and jr.
In addition to having certain responsibilities, Ambassadors also have the opportunity to meet Olympic athletes and learn first hand what it takes to become a champion. Ambassadors will tour the Olympic venues for the 2002 Winter Games and become familiar with each of the eleven winter sports represented in the Games. The Olympic Youth Ambassadors at the speedskating oval with the Romanian Olympic speedskating team. Opening Ceremonies Party Steve Young speaks to the Olympic Youth Ambassadors during the Opening Ceremonies party at Highland High. Olympic gold medallist Trent Dimas speaks to the group.