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Olympics


There was a time when I decided to pursue a career in men's gymnastics. Pushed hard by my Slovakian coach Vladimir Putinskikoff, I qualified for the '04 Olympics in Athens, Greece. I didn't place, but I'll always have my memories.

A letter I received from an avid fan


Brett "Joe" McClure,

I can say without a doubt that your performance yesterday in the "All-around" took my breath away. Your aerodynamic flips and the way you handled the pommel horse will forever remain etched in my mind. The sneaky way you manhandled the field to dominate over the favorites of Paul "Hung" Hamm and Chin Wei was mind-numbing. If I didn't know any better, I would say you are the real Thorpedo of the Olympics.

Unfortunately, I remain tied to the third Hamm triplet -- the fraternal one. Although he is better looking than the other two, Clayton Hamm is a man of few talents. He only dominates in the Food Olympics, where he eats and digests any foreign substance. Unlike his brothers, who grew up swinging around the barn in Wisconsin, Clayton preferred frolicking in the fields and "tending" the sheep. I can only hope he will become more like you in the future.

Sincerely,
Devoted Fan in NC

Heather Sterling
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