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Summer Olympics | Athens 2004

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Santa Fe Rower Makes British Team
    Born and raised in Santa Fe, Josh West grew up knowing as much about boats as he did plate tectonics and the environment: nothing. (Tuesday, August 10, 2004)

Patriotism Has Its Price
    Instead of the typical world-class athlete's trappings, Jackie Lance was trapped in a Spartan reality. (Monday, August 9, 2004)

Letter to New Mexico
    Editor's Note: Austin Trout, 18, is a graduate of Las Cruces' Mayfield High School and— when not training for the Olympics— a student at New Mexico State University. He earned his trip to Athens by placing second in the 152-pound weight class at the Olympic Trials. He's serving as a sparring partner for U.S. Olympic team members in three different weight classes. (Sunday, August 8, 2004)

Burrell Wants To Shine in Her Olympic Finale
    Shelia Burrell knows, at age 32, that Athens is "definitely my last Olympics." There is no timetable for the United States' best heptathlete's retirement. (Sunday, August 8, 2004)

No Superstition Allowed in Dryer's Running Life
    Superstition has no place in Elva Dryer's life. The tangible is consuming enough. (Sunday, August 8, 2004)

Finally Something Positive About the Olympics
    Thank you, Stubby Clapp. Thank you, Canada. Thank you, Texas Tech. (Sunday, August 8, 2004)

Las Cruces Grad Rethinks 1,500 After Failed 800 Bid (Tuesday, July 13, 2004)

Athens Officials Warn on More Blackouts (Tuesday, July 13, 2004)