Olinger can thank coach for attitude adjustment: Gary turned scrawny freshman into Olympic hopeful. From: Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, OH) | Date: June 23, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 The Columbus Dispatch. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Josh Moss

Jun. 23--Robert Gary, Ohio State's track and field distance coach and a two-time Olympian, did not think Brian Olinger was physically ready to compete in college when they met more than five years ago. "He had the leg strength of a thirdgrader," Gary said. Olinger graduated from OSU this past spring, and Gary's view has changed. Today, the two will compete at the U.S. track and field championships in Indianapolis. Olinger clocked the third-fast...