Support for Training Program United States Physics Team for the International Physics Olympiad

Abstract

Steven Gubser of Cherry Creek High School in Coloradowas the winner of the XX International Physics Olympiad held in Warsaw, Poland, in late July. His total of 46 1/3 points out of a possible 50 placed him at the top of the 150 competitors from 30 countries. Second place was won by a Hungarian with 45 1/2 points with third place going to a Romanian student with 45 points. In total, ten gold medals were awarded to competitors from nine different countries with West Germany winning two. Jason Jacobs and Derrick Bass won bronze medals for the United States; James Sarvis received an honorable mention with Jessica Millar falling just short of an honorable mention. The five competing members of the U.S. team and their coaches had a marvelous time in Poland. The XXI international Physics Olympiad will be July 5-13, 1990, in Groningen, Holland.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 20, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215227

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  • Jack M. Wilson

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  • American Association of Physics Teachers

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