Olympic watch party in Pomona cheers on Rockland athletes

Loved ones gathered at the Copper Still Restaurant to get a glimpse of Nyack native and team U.S.A. rower Charlotte Buck and North Rockland native and Ireland shot putter Eric Favors for the opening ceremonies.

News 12 Staff

Jul 27, 2024, 2:44 AM

Updated 134 days ago

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The friends and family of two local athletes who will participate in the 2024 Olympics in Paris gathered Friday for an Olympic watch party in Pomona.
Loved ones gathered at the Copper Still Restaurant to get a glimpse of Nyack native and team U.S.A. rower Charlotte Buck and North Rockland native and Ireland shot putter Eric Favors for the opening ceremonies.
Teresa Hyman, Favors' mother, had a special message for her son.
"I am just so extremely proud of you. This is your dream, and I am so honored to be here to watch you and support you, and just cheer you on," Hyman said.
Buck will be compete on July 29 and Favors will compete on Aug. 2.