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Fate works in quirky ways. Five years ago, Soviet Dmitri Bilozerchev, just 16, won the all-around title at the world gymnastics championships in Budapest with an astounding 59.85 points out of 60. The youngest male champion in the history of the sport, he performed routines of exquisite difficulty with a mature, polished technique, though his prime was still years away. "At music schools, they say of such children that they have the absolute sense of pitch," says his coach, Aleksandr Aleksandrov. "With Dmitri, he has the absolute sense of the art of gymnastics...
...worked at it. Going into his senior year, he bulked up, and worked at becoming an all-around tight...
...Lucas improved blocking allowed him to become a full-time, all-around tight end. He snagged 19 receptions for 334 yards, almost 18 yards per reception, and three touchdowns...
...Eisner and company have reanimated its fantasy factory with their own ideas. Such characters as Mickey, Donald and Pluto are now being joined by the likes of Roger Rabbit, Webbigail VanderQuack and Georgette the poodle. From movies to theme parks to television to retail products, Disney is the hottest all-around entertainment maker in America. And maybe beyond: the most popular children's TV program in China, seen by nearly 200 million viewers each Sunday evening, is the 1 1/2-year-old Mickey and Donald Show...
...best all-around players on the team," Anderson said. "He could play for any Division 1 school...