Making a splash

Article Abstract:

Nancy Hogshead, three-time gold medal winner in the 1984 Olympic swimming competitions, is now appearing in Jockey underwear ads. A 90-foot-long billboard in Times Square displays her picture. Hogshead's reaction is discussed.

Knit underwear mills, Advertising, Portrayals, Hogshead, Nancy, Jockey International Inc.

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She's back

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Rebecca Twigg says that it was her desire to compete that caused her to come out of retirement to win the bronze medal in the women's 3,000m pursuit at the 1992 Olympics. She believes her endurance is improving with age.

Interview, Cyclists, Twigg, Rebecca

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Blade runner: in-line skaters know it's a jungle out there

Article Abstract:

Roller skating is much easier on the body than running, and is also more enjoyable. Common sense rules apply to make roller skating the joy that it is.

Personal narratives, Women athletes, Roller-skating, Roller skating

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