Torch song: an Olympian recalls the pain of the 1980 boycott
Article Abstract:
A competitive swimmer describes her trip to Moscow in 1990, ten years after the US boycott of the Olympic Games ruined her chances to win a medal. She came to realize that freedom for the Soviet and Afghani people is more important than one swimmer's missed opportunity.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
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Swimming: boards and buoys
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Training tips for swimmers are presented, and the use of kickboards and pull buoys is described. Kickboards allow the swimmer to concentrate on kicking technique. Pull buoys keep the hips from sinking, allowing the swimmer to concentrate on arm motion.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
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Chin up
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A pull-up develops the upper-body and overall strength needed in many sports. Three variations are described: the negative pull-up, the assisted pull-up and the pull-up to the upper chest.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1993
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