Reply With QuoteAnother thing that was not mentioned was that David Rosell is the first amputee not only to be deemed fit for combat - but the first to be given a combat command in Iraq.He is also a Major now.
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12-09-2006, 04:26 PM #1Senior Member ELITE MEMBER
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Amazing athelets in Ironman Triathalon
I just finished watching the broadcast of the Ironman Triathalon and was amazed at several of the people that had competed. Here is a portion from the official press release about a couple of them.
One thing that is not mentioned is that Sister Madonna Buder is not only 76, but has competed in 20 Ironman World Chamionships.several other athletes demonstrated the Ironman spirit. Those include:
David Rozelle -- While in Iraq, commanding 140 troops of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Captain David Rozelle lost part of his right leg when a landmine exploded under his Humvee. With intensive rehabilitation, as a below-the-knee amputee, Rozelle returned to active duty and an active lifestyle. After completing the 2004 San Diego Triathlon Challenge, he became a mentor in the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Operation Rebound Program and set his sights on the Ford Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.
David Samson – As President of the Florida Marlins Major League Baseball Team, Samson was inspired to complete an Ironman after watching the 1995 Ironman broadcast. His lifelong dream became a reality this year while he raced to raise money for two charities close to his heart, the Challenged Athletes Foundation and the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, an organization that promotes educational, athletic, health and community service programs with a particular focus on South Florida’s youth.
Jon Blais – Blais completed the 2005 Ford Ironman World Championship despite being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This year, Blais returned to Kona to celebrate the athletic accomplishments of new supporters of “The War on ALS.”
Sister Madonna Buder – At 76 years of age, Buder holds the title of the oldest female finisher of the Ford Ironman World Championship and also became this year’s last official finisher with a time of 16:59:03.
Here is a link to the full press release http://ironman.com/mediacenter/press...day-4-6-pm-est
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I can't even imagine swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, then running 26 miles. Frikkin insane. I wish I was in that kind of shape.
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I'd drink my piss... Originally Posted by Dale Mabry
Coarse edged youth, the irish pendants string from their smiles
not yet plucked as to slacken the seams
and drag down the features of age,
no folds or creases from unkempt wear
eyes of tranquilty, crystalline-beads
no sign of despair in their hair, nor their hearts
but oh they have yet to be experienced and that makes aging so very worth it...ML circa2012
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I have a client hoping to qualify this year...if he does I'm hoping he'll take me with him because it would be cool just to watch. Those guys have to train 20-25 hours every week to be able to do that.
Today I can do what others will not so that tomorrow I will do what others cannot.
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Necessary? Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No, but I do it anyway because it's sterile and I like the taste. Originally Posted by maniclion
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