Eddie Slowikowski

Eddie Slowikowski is a former NCAA All-American runner, now known as a professional speaker, author.[1] Eddie began his speaking career in 1992, focusing on the areas of Empowerment and Leadership. He is known for a high-energy presentation style that incorporates his signature dance moves.[2] In 1997, he founded the LifeRide Leadership Camp, which is conducted every summer and dedicated to "empowering youth for the journey of their lives."[3] Eddie's first book, "LifeRide: The Ultimate Rollercoaster", was published by iUniverse in 2004.[4]

Running career

Eddie was a 3-time NCAA All-American in track and cross country while attending Loyola University Chicago. He also represented the United States at the 1987 Pan Am games, the 1992 Olympic Trials and was a USA Gold Medal winner in international competition in London, England.[5] In a 1990 race at Madison Square Garden, Eddie ran the fastest college indoor mile that year with a time of 3 minutes, 58 seconds.[6] He was inducted into the Loyola Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998.

References

  1. ↑ "Professional Speaker and Author Eddie Slowikowski".
  2. ↑ Gasior, Anne Burris (23 June 1993). "'Slackman' gets lead out, becomes motivator". Daily Herald.
  3. ↑ Bell, Taylor (16 April 1999). "LifeRide pair dedicate lives to guiding youth". Chicago Sun-Times.
  4. ↑ Slowikowski, Eddie (2004). LifeRide: The Ultimate Rollercoaster. New York, N.Y.: iUniverse, Inc. ISBN 978-0-595-33356-1.
  5. ↑ Jaworski, Jim (28 August 2008). "'Fast Eddie' runs back to South to motivate kids". Pioneer Press Newspapers.
  6. ↑ DeGrane, Susan (2004). "Leading Others to Deeper Truths". Loyola Magazine.

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