Sports Roundup: Olympics, Vince, Fan Appreciation

As the Beijing Olympics moves into its second week, attention moves from the pool to the track. Local athletes who stood out during Week 1 included Ricky Berens, who was part of the US's thrilling win in the 4x200 freestyle relay; Kirsty Coventry, winner of three silver medals while swimming for her native Zimbabwe; Aaron Peirsol, who won a gold medal in the 100 backstroke and a silver in the 200; and Garrett Weber-Gale, who was part of the men's gold-medal winning 4x100 freestyle relay. And who could forget former Longhorn Cat Osterman, who pitched a no-hitter for the US women's softball team and has picked up two wins so far in the tournament.
Texas will retire Vince Young's No. 10 jersey in a ceremony at the Longhorns' season opener, Aug. 30 against Florida Atlantic. Young will be in attendance and is hosting a benefit dinner for the Vince Young Foundation on Aug. 29.
Tomorrow's Fan Appreciation Day activities will be held in Gregory Gym (corner of Speedway and 21st) because of ongoing construction in and around the stadium. The event begins at 11 am.

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