Land O'Lakes in Vilas County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wendy Lansbach Boglioli
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, July 20, 2011
1. Wendy Lansbach Boglioli Marker
west side of two sided marker
At the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada Wendy was a member of the women’s team that won a Gold Medal for the United States while setting a new World, Olympic, and American Record in the Free Style Relay. Wendy, daughter of Eber and Mary Ellen Lansbach also won a Bronze Medal at the 1976 Olympics in the 100 Meter Butterfly. Her early swim training was done by her father and mother at the Gateway Hotel pool here and she competed on the Gateway Swim Team. She swam for Monmouth College 1973-76 and has competed in Germany and Russia. The people of Land O’Lakes honored her with a parade and reception following her Olympic triumph.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 46° 9.717′ N, 89° 13.057′ W. Marker is in Land O'Lakes, Wisconsin, in Vilas County. Marker is at the intersection of County Highway B and Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on County Highway B. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Land O Lakes WI 54540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wisconsin River Headwaters
this page online
Additional keywords. Olympics
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, July 20, 2011
2. Wendy Lansbach Boglioli Marker
east side of two sided marker
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, July 20, 2011
3. Wendy Lansbach Boglioli Marker
looking west on CTH B
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, July 20, 2011
4. Wendy Lansbach Boglioli Marker
looking east on CTH B
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
