Dannette Martin Leininger (born June 6, 1963) is an American former handball player who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics and in the 1996 Summer Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Dannette Martin Leininger |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 6 June 1963 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Handball |
Leininger was born on June 6, 1963.[1][2] She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Minnesota, and was inducted into the school's hall of fame in 2009.[3] Leininger then attended the University of Minnesota, where she earned a degree in secondary education.[4] Leininger played collegiate softball at UM, and was inducted into the school's Softball Hall of Fame.[5]
Leininger was a member of the United States women's national handball team and appeared in the 1992 Summer Olympics. She resigned from her positions as a teacher at Beamount Middle School and fastpitch softball coach at Saint Cloud High School in 1994 to train for the 1995 Pan American Games and 1996 Summer Olympics.[6][7] At the 1995 Pan Am Games, the women's national handballers won a gold medal.[8] During the 1996 Olympics, however, the United States finished last in the women's handball tournament.[8]
Following the end of her competitive career, Leininger remained with United States Team Handball Federation in an administrative capacity through 2006.[5] She then worked for the YMCA of Greater Boston.[5] By January 2008, Leininger moved to New York City to join the municipal Department of Parks and Recreation,[5] and also to manage the Al Oerter Recreation Center and Flushing Meadows Corona Aquatics Center.[9] In January 2012, Leininger was appointed deputy chief of recreation for Manhattan.[4]
References edit
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dannette Leininger". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
- ^ "Dannette Leininger". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Olson, Jason (September 14, 2016). "Jefferson set to induct latest hall of fame class, Sept. 16". Sun Current. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ a b "Dannette Leininger Appointed Manhattan Deputy Chief Of Recreation". The Daily Plant. New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. January 31, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Dannette M. Leininger Named "Rookie Of The Year" At Annual Awards". The Daily Plant. New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. March 12, 2009. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ "LEININGER, PETERKA TO TRAIN FOR OLYMPIC HANDBALL TEAM". Orlando Sentinel. June 19, 1994. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Carroll, Frank (August 28, 1994). "CLARK TO COACH SOFTBALL AT ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Barnard, Bill (August 2, 1996). "It all fell apart for winless women's handball team". South Coast Today. Associated Press. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Colangelo, Lisa L. (April 14, 2009). "Gymgoers get fiscally & physically fit Park complex a fine thrifty option". New York Daily News. Retrieved February 16, 2020.