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...state does not hesitate to spend for the long term. Lutz Hesslich, 29, 1987 world champion and Olympic favorite for the 200-meter cycling-match sprint, has worked with Trainer Gerd Muller for 18 years. "The man knows how to motivate me; he knows how to channel my ambition," says Hesslich. Functionaries also steer potential stars to where they will be most effective. Gabriele Reinsch, 24, started as a high jumper in the fourth grade and moved to shot put after an injury. When she proved too light, she was shifted to discus, and now holds the world's record...
...luck of the draw and the absence of awesome East German Lutz Hesslich, who is the world's fastest in the event, pitted two Americans against each other. The object in this highly strategic race is to hang behind one's opponent, who may come to a complete and balanced halt, until the final 200 meters, then slingshot past him and sprint for glory. The contenders were Mark Gorski, 24, ranked fifth in the world, and the stylish Nelson ("Cheetah") Vails, 24. Vails learned his moves sprinting through gridlock as a New York City bicycle messenger. Gorski took...
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