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A Hamm-less Olympics---A Lesson in Humility

by Michele Cheplic

In the world of gymnastics Morgan and Paul Hamm are known for being fierce competitors. The twin brothers from Wisconsin are former world and Olympic champions and both are considered legends in the sport. However, you won't be seeing either tumbling for gold in Beijing this week.

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Olympic News: Dana Torres is Going to Beijing

by Heather Long

Dana Torres is a swimmer. She participated in the swimming trials for the U.S. Olympic team in Nebraska over the weekend, securing not only her place on the Olympic swim team, but setting a new American record in the 50-meter freestyle.

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Mom Fitness: So Moms, What Do You Think?

by Heather Long

Newsweek features an interesting article this week that found moms who have kids are not necessarily happier. In fact, it showed that stay at home moms and moms who work have a lot of things in common when it comes to what makes them happy.

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Laura Wilkinson (2008 Diving Hopeful)

by Heather Long

Welcome to our Focus on the Olympics articles that introduces you to our Olympic athletes and hopefuls that will be competing in Beijing this summer. Before every dive, Laura recites "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." from Philippians 4:13.

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Ariel Rittenhouse (2008 Diving Hopeful)

by Heather Long

Welcome to our Focus on the Olympics articles that introduces you to our Olympic athletes and hopefuls that will be competing in Beijing this summer. She enjoys reading, dancing, surfing and going to the beach in her spare time.

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Thomas Finchum (2008 Diving Hopeful)

by Heather Long

Welcome to our Focus on the Olympics articles that introduces you to our Olympic athletes and hopefuls that will be competing in Beijing this summer.

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Haley Ishimatsu (2008 Diving Hopeful)

by Heather Long

Welcome to our Focus on the Olympics articles that introduces you to our Olympic athletes and hopefuls that will be competing in Beijing this summer. Haley established herself as an international force in diving when she won 2 Pan American Games medals in diving at the age of 15.

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Troy Dumais (2008 Diving Hopeful)

by Heather Long

Welcome to our Focus on the Olympics articles that introduces you to our Olympic athletes and hopefuls that will be competing in Beijing this summer.

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Kelci Bryant (2008 Diving Hopeful)

by Heather Long

Welcome to our Focus on the Olympics articles that introduces you to our Olympic athletes and hopefuls that will be competing in Beijing this summer. Meet Kelci Bryant Kelci Bryant is the daughter of Randy and Kathie Bryant.

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Andrea Nott (2008 Synchronized Swimming Hopeful)

by Heather Long

Welcome to our Focus on the Olympics articles that introduces you to our Olympic athletes and hopefuls that will be competing in Beijing. Andrea trained with the U.S. Olympic Team and went to Athens as alternate for the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team. Andrea also suffers from exercised induced asthma.

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