London Summer Olympics

The last time the Olympics were held in London it was 1948 and Ted Vogel, a longtime Dover resident, was representing the US as a marathon runner. Mr. Vogel was the top American finisher, coming in 14th. He was just finishing the 26 mile race when the Star Spangled Banner began to play for the winner of the decathlon. Instead of collapsing like the other marathon racers, Ted Vogel gained fame by standing erect at attention until the band finished. 

 

This July, to celebrate the return of the Olympics to London, the library is honored to display Mr. Vogel’s collection of memorabilia from his Olympic Games. The collection will be in our glass display cases from July 10 through the end of the Games.