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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 full range of athletes on the USA Olympic team in Beijing demonstrates that age and family responsibilities are not the barriers to participation that you might think. Four members of the team are over 50. After training for five decades, sailor John Dane III became an Olympiad for the first time as a 58 year-old. And at age 56, shooter Libby Callahan becomes the oldest female Olympic participant of all time. Just as significant are the 20 mothers on the USA Olympic team, including past medalists – swimmer Dara … Continue reading
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Tagged age, Beijing, challenge, Dara Torres, family, gold medal, Lisa Leslie, Olympics, swimming
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