WYLIE HONORED

                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: MONDAY, February 24, 1992                   TAG: 9202240034
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: B1   EDITION: METRO 
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WYLIE HONORED
Paul Wylie, the surprise runner-up in men's figure skating, received the U.S. Olympic Spirit Award on Sunday and said the award capped "the most exciting three weeks of my life."
"The power of the Olympics, where people from all countries can stand in the rink and hold hands and bow to the audience, is very special," he said "I could feel the electricity pass through my hands."
The award, voted by members of the U.S. media, is given to the athlete who exceeded expectations going into the Games.
"Paul Wylie exemplifies the indomitable spirit of the United States' Olympic athletes," said George Morris, president of Maxwell House Coffee Co., the sponsor of the award.

by Bhavesh Jinadra by CNB