Maiden voyage: crew woman Dawn Riley sets sail for the America's Cup

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Dawn Riley was chosen as a pitperson for the America3 yacht in the America's Cup race, the first woman on an America's Cup crew. Riley believes that her all-round sailing experience gives her an ability to adapt to the demands of the pit position.

Sailboat racing, Yacht racing, America's Cup races, 1992 AD, Riley, Dawn

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Romancing the racket: a fling with tennis turns into an obsession

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A woman athlete describes her experiences learning to play tennis. Her initial reluctance turned to enthusiasm for the sport as she became aware that she could perform all the moves that she could imagine.

Personal narratives, Study and teaching, Tennis, Women tennis players

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Giant step: racewalker Debbi Lawrence is striding toward Olympic victory

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Debbi Lawrence began racewalking after a knee injury ended her running career. Lawrence hopes to win a spot on the 1992 US Olympic team and compete in the first women's racewalking event in the Olympics.

Walking (Sports), Women track and field athletes, Lawrence, Debbi

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