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...found myself cheering as much for the Aussie kids as for the Americans. They were doing terrifically well, and were just having such an exciting time of it in front of their dads and moms. That Ian Thorpe - the Thorpedo - he was wonderful that first night, and his anchor leg in the relay is now cemented as the greatest Aussie swim of all time. The kid's 17 years old, he's already immortal over here. But he seems a nice, sensible, level-headed...
Last week Krayzelburg pulled his disparate life together for three golden moments: the 100-m and 200-m backstroke and a leg in the medley relay. Does he owe it all to the U.S.? No, says Krayzelburg. Not all of it. "I believe growing up in the Soviet sports system under the communist government played a big part in who I am today as a person and as an athlete. I learned things that will stay with me for the rest of my life." The Soviet system taught him a work ethic, says Krayzelburg; the American system gave...
...about who won on Saturday. The front page news is about who lost, whose national championship dreams are dashed, and whose coach has half a leg out the door...
...Last week Krayzelburg pulled his disparate life together for three golden moments: the 100-m and 200-m backstroke and a leg in the medley relay. Does he owe it all to the U.S.? No, says Krayzelburg. Not all of it. "I believe growing up in the Soviet sports system under the communist government played a big part in who I am today as a person and as an athlete. I learned things that will stay with me for the rest of my life." The Soviet system taught him a work ethic, says Krayzelburg; the American system gave...
Almost every modern President has made some structural contribution to the place. When the grand piano belonging to Margaret Truman, President Harry's daughter, was hoisted up to the second floor, a leg punched a hole through the ceiling, which led to the total rebuilding of the interior of the White House. About the same time, the Truman Balcony--which raised the hackles of purists--was added and turned out to be a blessing for those living there. Jackie Kennedy recast the decor with fine art and antiques. An outdoor swimming pool was installed for Jerry Ford and a jogging...