SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (March 20, 2018) – Led by Saranac Lake’s own Chris Mazdzer, the United States’ first-ever men’s singles Olympic luge medalist, eight 2018 area Olympians will participate in tomorrow’s, Wednesday, March 21, Saranac Lake Parade of Olympians. In addition to the 2018 Winter Olympians several coaches, support staff and many past Olympians will also participate, honoring the region’s Olympic heritage.

WHAT: Saranac Lake Parade of Olympians, honoring the region’s Olympic heritage

WHO: 2018 Winter Olympians to include:

Alpine Skiing:

• Tommy Biesemeyer (Keene, N.Y.), a 2018 Olympian and 2010 NorAM Cup overall champion
• Andrew Weibrecht (Lake Placid, N.Y.), a three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist in men’s Super-G

Biathlon:

• Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, N.Y.), a four-time Olympian and 2017 World champion
• Tim Burke (Lake Placid, N.Y.), a four-time Olympian and 2013 World Championship silver medalist
• Clare Egan (Cape Elizabeth, Maine), 2018 Olympian and member of the U.S. World Cup biathlon team since 2015

Bobsled:

• Nick Cunningham (Monterey, Calif.), a three-time Olympian (2010, 2014, 2018) and 2017-’18 World Cup silver medalist
• Jamie Greubel-Poser (Lake Placid, N.Y.), a two-time Olympian (2014, 2018) and 2014 women’s bobsled Olympic bronze medalist

Luge:

• Chris Mazdzer (Saranac Lake, N.Y.), a three-time Olympian & 2018 men’s singles luge Olympic silver medalist

And several 2018 Winter Olympian coaches, support staff and many past Olympians. Local youth groups including downhill and cross-country ski groups, figure skating, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the Saranac Lake Marching Band and Ensembles and both the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid Fire Departments are also participating

WHERE: The parade begins at the Hotel Saranac, Main St., and finishes at the Harrietstown Town Hall, where the athletes will participate in a cauldron lighting ceremony, an induction ceremony into Saranac Lake’s Walk of Fame, a recognition celebration and meet and greet with the Olympic athletes

WHEN: The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. The 2018 Olympic athletes and support staff will be available for interviews from 4:45-5:15 p.m. in the Hotel Saranac. Media may follow the parade to film B-roll and photography. Athletes will be available for further interviews following the event

Contact Jon Lundin, ORDA communications, if you are planning on covering the parade. Please also make Lundin aware of any special needs, cell phone: 518-637-6885, email: JLundin@orda.org.

-- ORDA --

Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development.