jkrun80
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Age: 65
Reg: 05-07-12
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06-27-21 11:17 AM - Post#324992
In response to jkrun80
I can tell you from first hand experience that athletes are less inclined to "play hurt" than in the past. That is not the case with Maura. Here is a Facebook post from her coach Dan Frake.
It has been an incredible journey Maura Fiamoncini! You have been a pleasure to coach and always brought your best. In 4 years representing the Bison you’ve accomplished so much - Bucknell and Patriot League records, numerous stadium records, the 2nd best U20 throw in US history, representing our country at the world championships, 3 Patriot League Championships (of 3 possible), ECAC champion, 3 time All-American (of 3 possible), 7th at the US Olympic Trials, and more. You’ve done all of this with humility and class. My favorite 2 memories of your time are of course placing 3rd two weeks ago at the NCAA championships as the top US collegiate thrower AND 2. Your standard of excellence and fierce competitiveness over these 4 years - what do I mean by this…. Of all the highest caliber meets we attended you always got 6 throws… you missed only 2 finals in 2018 (placing 14th at the World Championships and your first year of NCAA). That’s 3 years straight of always getting 6. No matter the set back or injury you always found a way. Maura’s way.
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