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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