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The stories of two young female Olympic athletes, with very different backgrounds, can serve as role models for all of us women pursuing dreams of our own. Natalie du Toit, a 24-year-old South African swimmer, is in China to participate in the marathon open swim race – the first time that event is a part of the Olympics. What is unusual about her? Seven years ago she had a terrible motorcycle accident and lost one leg. She had been a competitive swimmer before the accident, so returning to the water … Continue reading
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Tagged Beijing, China, determination, effort, gold medal, gymnastics, Natalie du Toit, Olympics, Shawn Johnson, swimming
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The first time ever, two U.S. women won gold and silver medals in the all-around individual gymnastics competition. For Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson – friends, competitors, teammates – it’s been a long journey but their dream came true. Valeri Liukin, Nastia’s dad and coach, competed for the Soviet Union in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Nastia faced her dad’s gold medal every day when she woke up, giving her extra motivation: “Just to be able to see it, having it there in my room and knowing that in a few … Continue reading
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Tagged Beijing Olympics, competition, gymnastics, Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, support
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