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Six seconds on a 'ton of mean.' (female rodeo athletes)(includes related article on barrel racing)

Article Abstract:

The Women's Professional Rodeo Assoc was formed in 1948, and currently has about 2,000 members. However only about 35 women compete professionally on the rodeo circuit. Bareback bronco rider Jan Youren and bull rider Tammy Kelly are profiled.

Author: Compton, K.C.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1997
Women, Recreation, Rodeos, Women in rodeos

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Downhill from here

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The Women's Pro Ski Tour began in Dec, 1991 and will continue in various areas until the finals in Colorado from Mar 27-29, 1992. The prizes for the winner are $300,000 in cash and her own television show. Details of the tour are discussed.

Author: Witchel, Dinah
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
Women's skiing

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On a pedal and a prayer

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A woman describes the experience of competing in the 1992 Canadian Ironman contest. The competition involved a swimming race, a 118-mile bicycle race and a marathon run. Details of her training routine are included.

Author: Hertel, Clare
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1993
Triathlon

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Subjects list: Competitions, Women athletes
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