Trying To Believe in Dara Torres
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It may be misplaced optimism but I want to believe. It is 2008 and Dara Torres is forty one years old. She is swimming and trying to qualify for a spot on the U.S. national Olympic swim team that goes to Beijing.
Yes, I remember how Marion Jones swore that she never used drugs to enhance her performance.
Dara Torres has nine Olympic medals. She is a mother of a toddler. At forty one, she is not expected to compete at this level. There are swimmers half her age, and even younger, trying for a spot on the national team and a ticket to Beijing.
I remember how Marion Jones apologized for using drugs - how she lied and how she deceived those who wanted to believe.
Dara Torres is in the 100 freestyle finals. There she will race against Natalie Coughlin. Perhaps racing against Natalie Coughlin will pull out the very best performance that Dara Torres has. Perhaps Dara Torres is that unique athlete who can fast and drug free at forty one. - I want to believe this is one of those singular athletic achievements that make people rethink what can be achieved in one’s forties. It is just that I am having a difficult time forgetting Marion Jones.
Catherine Forsythe
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Matt McCarty
July 5th, 2008
at 6:38pm
I am not that big into the Olympics but I can’t wait to see how she does, I am rooting for her!
The only reason I watch The Olympics is because of Michael Phelps, probably because he is from Maryland and so am I.
-matt
Jaro
July 6th, 2008
at 11:42pm
exceptional performances have been tainted with one word: drugs. No one over 30 has won an olympic medal in swimming in 112 years. Why now so suddenly??
David Pearson
July 7th, 2008
at 11:10pm
I did not know who Dara Torres was untill I saw her swim last week to qualify for the team. When I saw her get out of the pool I was like “wow that girl is hot!!!” I had no idea she was 41 and a mom. I think it is great. She has a build like me you can tell she works hard. I’d like to see her win. The press might be all over her for her age but who cares!!! She is one hot momma with skills. Maybe she will do playboy someday:) Dara if you ever read this you go girl we love you!!!!!