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A conversation with U.S. Olympic gold medalist Ruth Riley
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Chad Bonham
Ruth Riley won’t be a member of the U.S. Women’s Basketball Team at the Olympics in London this year, but watching some of her close friends and former teammates (i.e. Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird, Swin Cash and Diane Taurasi) from the 2004 Olympics in Athens brings back fond memories of her brush with Olympic glory.…
A conversation with U.S. Olympic gold medalist diver David Boudia
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Chad Bonham
David Boudia (pronounced boh-DIE-uh) qualified for his first international diving competition at the age of 15 and hasn’t looked back since. But at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Boudia failed to win a medal in both the individual and synchro events leaving the platform specialist feeling unfulfilled and empty. Two years later, as a sophomore…
A conversation with U.S. Olympian Brady Ellison
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Chad Bonham
To the average onlooker, archery might seem to be one of the most tedious if not strenuous sports at the Summer Olympics. But to Arizona native Brady Ellison, pulling back the string and aiming at a target roughly 75 yards away can be as peaceful as bow hunting in the great outdoors. In this Inspiring…
A conversation with U.S. Olympian Ryan Hall
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Chad Bonham
When Ryan Hall travels to London this summer, he’ll be making his second appearance at the Olympic Games. This time, however, he’ll be doing so with four valuable years of experience as a rising star within the long distance running community. It might be hard to believe, but Hall, who utilizes endurance while competing in…
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