The punk and the tyrant
Article Abstract:
Olympic gold medalist Nelson Diebel was an obnoxious kid until swimming coach Chris Martin taught him discipline. He attributes his success to Martin's encouragement and belief in him when he himself thought that he was not capable of winning.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
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Someone to lean on
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Radio, a mentally handicapped man, found acceptance and a purpose among the high school athletes of Anderson, SC. He seres as the manager of the sports teams and has become a well-loved part of the school and the community.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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A kid who is pure gold
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Australian swimming champion, Ian Thorpe, has been a loyal and committed friend to cancer sufferer, Michael Williams, and they have helped each other to cope with the demands of fame and cancer treatment.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2000
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