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NYAC Oral Histories
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In recent years, the NYAC has begun documenting the stories of its many remarkable members in a series of oral histories. Capturing not only the narratives of the individuals themselves, these oral histories also provide insight into particular moments in time at this historic Club.
To enjoy our ever-evolving selection of NYAC Oral Histories, expand the tabs below and click on the photos to listen to the recordings.
Oral Histories
Fleur Sohtz - First Female New Yorker to Complete the Open Water Swimming Triple Crown
Recorded in October 2025.
Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien – Cardinal and Former Archbishop of Baltimore
Recorded in July 2025.
Frank Palamara – WWII Veteran Ensign
Recorded in December 2024.
Lance Deal – Olympic Silver Medalist
Recorded in May 2024.
Jack McDermott – Past NYAC President
Recorded in April 2024.
John Patton – Paralympic Medalist
Recorded in January 2023.
Angelica Delgado – Three-Time Olympic Judoka
Recorded in November 2022.
Deanna Price – Hammer Throw World Champion
Recorded in November 2022.
Jimmy Pedro – Two-Time Judo Olympic Medalist
Recorded in October 2022.
Eamonn Coghlan – 5000m World Champion
Recorded in September 2022.
John Nonna – Former NYAC Secretary and Olympic Fencer
Recorded in July 2022.
Meghan Musnicki – Five-Time Olympic Rowing Champion
Recorded in June 2022.
Pat Boone – Famed Singer and Songwriter
Recorded in April 2022.
Kayla Harrison – Two-Time Olympic Judo Champion
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Recorded in November 2021.
Charlie Moore – 400m Hurdles Olympic Champion
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Recorded in August 2020.