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Some kind of wonderful

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Three Africans from South Africa ran in the Steamboat Classic in Peoria, Il. Xolile Yawa, Matthews Motswarateu and Meshack Mogotsi were in three of the five winning spots. Because of racist minority white government policies, South Africa had been banned from international sports competition for the last 30 years.

Author: Othersen, Megan
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
United States, South Africa, Achievements and awards, Africans, Boycotts, Africans in the United States

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Getting on with it

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Welch, age 48, is accustomed to tackling problems and moving ahead in life. An Olympic marathon runner, Welch has faced her breast cancer, had surgery and is completing chemotherapy. She recently participated in a breast cancer awareness race in Illinois.

Author: Othersen, Megan
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
Personal narratives, Biography, Breast cancer, Welch, Priscilla

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Is RK okay?

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The long-term effectiveness of radial keratotomy has not yet been determined, and ophthalmologists are not required to be certified to do the procedure. Experts are divided on the subject, and those interested should investigate carefully.

Author: Othersen, Megan
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
Analysis, Radial keratotomy

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