What a way to start the day! I met inspirational Gold Medalist Bonnie Blair today.
As her agency summary states "success under pressure is the measure of a true champion"
"Bonnie began her race in the 500 meter event of the 1988 Calgary Olympics immediately after her rival Christa Rothenburger of East Germany set a world record. Not to be outdone, Bonnie proceeded to skate the 500 meters faster than any woman had before or has since, capturing the gold medal in a world record time of 39.1. This record stood for 5 years until March 1994, when at the age of 30, Blair met her ultimate goal of shattering the 39 second mark with a time of 38.99"
Isn't that the best, when you set a record and then you beat your own record?!?
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