This week for the These Dads Are Doing It Right series I am showcasing dads and their kids who both have competed in the Olympics. I feel that getting to participate in the Olympics is a feat in itself. When families can say that being in the Olympics is a family tradition is really cool. In addition, if there are any other dads that you think we should check out leave their name and info in the comment section below.
Families In The Oylmpics
The Carter Family
Michael Carter won the silver medal in the men’s shot-put at Los Angeles 1984 and became the first person ever to win an Olympic medal and Super Bowl ring in the same year. Michael climbed to the top of the mountain in both sports, the NFL and the Olympics. Not to be outdone, his daughter, Michelle Carter, at Rio 2016 became the first U.S. woman to win the gold medal in shot-put.
The Massialas Family
Greg Massialas is a three-time Olympic fencer. In addition, he became coach of the U.S. senior foil team. His son, Alexander Massialas, is also a fencer and won one silver medal and one bronze at Rio 2016. His daughter, Sabrina Massialas, is also a fencer and has competed at the Youth Olympic Games. Love seeing this family succeed together.
The May Family
Butch May was a member of the 1968 U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team. His daughter, Misty May-Treanor, is a four-time Olympian and won three gold medals in women’s beach volleyball. She is a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame. Misty took what she learned from her dad and became a household name in the world of sports. I can bet that Butch is really proud of his daughter.
The Jenkins Family
Charles Jenkins Sr. won gold medals in the men’s 400-meter run and the men’s 4×400-meter relay at Melbourne 1956. His son, Chip Jenkins, won gold as a reserve in the men’s 4×400 relay at Barcelona 1992, the first time in Olympic history that father and son won gold in the same event. Like I mentioned earlier, to get to the Olympics is one thing. To have both parent and child both win gold is beyond amazing.
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