Howser, Reingold Jill 2008-07-03

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Jill Howser Reingold talks about her career as a surfer and shares some of her surfing experiences


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Jill Howser Reingold

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Date: July 03, 2008

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Lynn Whitfield

Length: 00:15:33


Abstract

Background, Born in West Palm beach, Florida, High school, Sports in high school, Real focus on surfing, Surfing, Attraction to surfing, Learning difficulties, Competed in surfing competitions and won, About 30 years in surfing, Sponsors were improving, Competitions, Memorable competition at Malibu, 5 big competitions during summer, Maneuvers, Winners are based on number of maneuvers, Executing different maneuvers will add points, Married life, Married twice, Two children, Recollections, An innovative female surfer from Hawaii, Competed against her, Superior in wave knowledge, ability and strength, Closing comments, Grateful for the companies who sponsored, Great to have more women in this sport, Great sport for a person physically and mentally


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