It's in their blood: for these two Olympic hopefuls, kayaking is a family matter

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Chladek is the daughter of world champion Czech kayakers Stan and Ema Chladek, and is married to Thierry Humeau, an Olympic slalom competitor. Harbold's father was a member of the Hungarian rowing team and taught his daughter to kayak. Both women hope to make the next Olympic team.

Author: Gottesman, Jane

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995

Biography, Competitions, Kayaking, Women athletes, Chladek, Dana, Harbold, Alexandra

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Springing back into action: two athletes overcome injuries and dive right in

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US Champion diver Eileen Richetelli injured herself when she overrotated a dive in 1993. She rested her body for several months and now is hoping to win a spot at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Becky Ruehl switched from gymnastics to platform diving after suffering from tendinitis.

Author: Gottesman, Jane

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996

Injuries, Divers, Divers (Persons), Richetelli, Eileen, Ruehl, Becky

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Women's issues/gender studies

It's in their blood: for these two Olympic hopefuls, kayaking is a family matter

Springing back into action: two athletes overcome injuries and dive right in