Lubbock Native Returns To His Birthplace For The Olympics - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

8/6/08

Lubbock Native Returns To His Birthplace For The Olympics

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Lubbock native Yi Yuen Lee is returning to China, his birthplace, for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.  This time, instead of fighting, he will be the coach of the US San Shou Olympic team. 

Only a demonstration sport until the 2020 Olympics, coach Lee is looking to showcase the best fighters the US has to offer on the world's biggest stage.  See the story for more.