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Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
« on: June 28, 2008, 11:28:57 PM »
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Hoffa wins at U.S. trials, qualifies for Beijing

Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:35 p.m.

EUGENE, Ore. -- Reigning world outdoor champion Reese Hoffa, Christian Cantwell and Adam Nelson qualified for the U.S. Olympic team for the Beijing Olympics in the men’s shot put Saturday night during the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
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Hoffa, a Lakeside High School and University of Georgia alum, won the event with a throw of 72 feet, 6¼ inches. Cantwell was second at 71-2¾, while Nelson, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, was third at 68-6½.

Hoffa also qualified for the 2004 U.S. Olympic team, finishing second in the trials. He qualified 22nd at the Olympics in Athens, Greece, and failed to qualify.

“In 2004, I was young and naive,” Hoffa said in an interview posted on the USA Track & Field’s Web site. “When people expect you to make the team, it’s different. A lot more pressure.”

Hoffa won his shot put flight Friday night to advance to the finals in the trials.

“When you actually make an Olympic team, you just have to take a deep breath and look around you and be thankful for making it through such a talented field,” Hoffa said.

http://www.reesehoffa.com/


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Long f'n way to throw 16 pounds.  :o


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Re: Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2008, 08:56:40 AM »
that's a big boy!
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Re: Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2008, 05:37:09 PM »
Quote from: Noley on June 29, 2008, 08:56:40 AM
that's a big boy!

Just think, your average bowling ball weighs about 12. That's a long way to throw something that heavy.
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Re: Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2008, 07:46:27 PM »
Damn, he really chunked that sucker far.  Impressive. 
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Re: Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
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Re: Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2008, 08:50:03 PM »
This is another celeb from Columbia County. This guy is AWESOME! I used to see him flying his Cristen Eagle when he was in the Augusta area.

http://www.erau.edu/dreamlaunch/
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Re: Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
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Re: Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2008, 09:18:59 PM »
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This is heartwarming. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/25/AR2005062501011.html


Rebel, thanks for posting that story.  It is heartwarming.   

...and long.  :thatsright:  I'm in the Lakeside HS district. It's literally about 2 miles from my house.
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Re: Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2008, 09:20:37 PM »
Quote from: Rebel on June 29, 2008, 09:18:59 PM
Quote from: Miss Mia on June 29, 2008, 09:12:17 PM
Quote from: Rebel on June 29, 2008, 08:48:20 PM
This is heartwarming. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/25/AR2005062501011.html


Rebel, thanks for posting that story.  It is heartwarming.   

...and long.  :thatsright:  I'm in the Lakeside HS district. It's literally about 2 miles from my house.

Hey, it was 5 pages worth reading.  I even got a little teary eyed. 
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Re: Local guy representing the US at the Olympics
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2008, 09:21:27 PM »
Quote from: Miss Mia on June 29, 2008, 09:20:37 PM
Hey, it was 5 pages worth reading.  I even got a little teary eyed. 

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Nope, not going to say anything. Can't reveal my weaknesses.  :-)
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