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Another Run At Olympics?
Favor Hamilton, a Mom for First Time, Sets Sights on Beijing

Mental toughness is a defining attribute of middle-distance runners, and three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton has that in spades, both on and off the track.
The 37-year-old runner has taken some time off from running to have a baby, 6-month-old Kylie Sandra Suzanne, but says that she is back in training and has set her sights on a 2008 Olympic berth in Beijing. (The Capital Times- Sports 4/6/06)

Steady Rain Dogs the Ironman
Volunteers help 2075 Volunteers

Ironman competitors swim, bike and run, but they don't rust.
And apparently, neither do the more than 3,000 volunteers whose efforts make the race possible, or the fans whom competitors often credit for willing them to the finish line. (The Capital Times-Metro 9/11/07)

Teenager Backs Into Auto Racing Success-
He’s Fastest Going In Reverse
Watching their 16-year-old take the wheel can be a nerve-racking experience for parents, but for one family in Brodhead it's just another day at the track.
Steve and Linda Oetzel have been watching their son, Ryan, race stock cars since he was 14 years old, and for the last two years the young driver has been stuck in reverse. (The Capital Times- Front 8/28/06)

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