No day at the beach
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Former 'Baywatch' actress Alexandra Paul and one-time Dallas Cowboy Butch Johnson discuss their experiences training for and competing in Iron Man and Triathlon competitions. Both discuss concerns of friends and family members over the difficulties and dangers of such a grueling endeavor.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1997
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America's golden girls
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Women did not compete in the Olympics until the 20th century, and their total acceptance has been slow in coming. However, attitudes should undergo a radical change in 1996 with US women stars such as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Rebecca Twigg, Gwen Torrence, and Janet Evans.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1996
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Spikes & heels: women's pro beach volleyball
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The increasing popularity of beach volleyball has led to professional competitions and highly-paid athletes. The Women's Professional Volleyball Assn, for example, has been in existence since 1986, and the Evian Tour has taken the sport to 62 locations in 23 states.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1997
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