Steeplechaser Anthony Famiglietti is one of the most compelling Olympians I’ve gotten a chance to speak to on a number of occasions.

He’s a true original with his own style on and off the track.

These stories, written during my time at the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff (2001-06) show a glimpse of that one-of-a-kind personality, and the competitive mind-set of an aspiring Olympian, and the insights of one after reaching that goal and pushing to get back.

Steeplechase artistry — June 2003

http://azdailysun.com/steeplechase-artistry/article_7dfab71a-3502-5e96-8d35-092b7d56e4ac.html

House of Runners – May 2004

http://azdailysun.com/house-of-runners/article_9c583a3e-4f0c-5dcd-acee-c8f6b6f249fc.html

A dream fulfilled – August 2004

http://azdailysun.com/a-dream-fulfilled/article_05ee27d6-fcec-5c2e-82a6-6fa63de6fd68.html

Chasing their dreams – April 2005

http://azdailysun.com/still-chasing-their-dreams/article_9d597f4e-7379-57e2-8438-f71be329fbc1.html