"This is the pinnacle of physician coverage in athletics," Dr. Hines said. "I have been taking care of teams in all areas of the world and this is the highlight of a lot of hard work and dedication."
His duties will include caring for all three disciplines of wrestling (men's and women's freestyle, and men's Greco-Roman and Judo). He will also help staff the U.S. training room and medical clinic to assist athletes from all sports.
Dr. Hines is in his 14th season as the team doctor for Oklahoma, overseeing all medical needs and surgeries for the squad.
"This extraordinary honor is well deserved for Doc Hines," OU wrestling head coach Jack Spates said. "He has devoted countless hours and resources to help athletes from all over the world achieve their dreams. It is only fitting by being named a team physician for the Olympics, that he is achieving one of his own."
He also has recently been the team physician for the 2005 and 2007 World Championships of Wrestling and has been part of medical teams in countries such as Iran, Budapest and Turkey.
"It is going to be three weeks away from home, but I am really excited for it," Dr. Hines said. "I have been a lot of places, but this is the big one."
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