Word: divingability
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Columbia's only bright spots were Anna Martens and Julie Black. Martens captured the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard backstroke. Black won both diving events, out-dueling Harvard freshman Julie Pawlak.
Freshman Kevin Williams captured the 200 freestyle in 1:41.64 and Pat Healy won the one-meter diving event with 284.475 points.
Such inspiring stories, once unheard of, are increasingly common these days. Just a decade ago, the physically handicapped were consigned by doctors, families and themselves to a life hemmed in by "can't dos." Today they are challenging all limits and proving they can succeed in virtually every sport. About...
With high spirits and high technology, the disabled are proving that they can succeed at virtually every sport, from cycling and scuba diving to rock climbing and rafting.
"Our diving looked good," said Pierce. "The mechanics are there. It's a matter of getting them clear and crisp."