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Learn more about the MSSC's 2005-2006 skaters! |
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Ryan
Bedford
Birthdate: 10/20/86 When did you start skating? 5 years old Why did you start skating? Mom used to skate, something fun to do Why do you like to speed skate? I just wanted to go fast Favorite race & best time: 1500m Why is it your favorite? It's not always the fastest person, but the smartest person that wins Favorite book(s): "Last Man Standing" by Stephen Bradbury Favorite music/musician(s): Rap - Chamillionaire, Country - Toby Keith Who do you admire most? My parents Who is your favorite sports individual? Shani "Baby" Davis Why? His drive to train and win is unmatched Accomplishments you are proud of: 2004-2006 Junior World Team Member, 2005 US Junior Champion, 2006 US Junior Champion, 3rd in 1500m Olympic Trials, 5th in 1000m at 2006 Worlds |
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Andrew
C. Birthdate: 6/4/95 School: Woodcrest Elementary Grade: 5 When did you start skating? Age 6 Why did you start skating? Uur family skated Why do you like to speed skate? Fun Favorite race & best time: 500 long track, 51 Why is it your favorite? It's easy Favorite book(s): Dear Mr. Henshaw Favorite music/musician(s): Rap, JZ Who do you admire most? Apolo, Ryan Bedford Who is your favorite sports individual? Ryan Bedford Why? He is good Accomplishments you are proud of: Winning Nationals |
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Andrew D. Birthdate: 9/17/1997 School: Carpenter Street Elementary Grade: 3 When did you start skating? When I was 6 Why did you start skating? Because going fast looked cool Why do you like to speed skate? It is fun Favorite race & best time: 222 Why is it your favorite? Because I'm a sprinter Favorite book(s): science books Favorite music/musician(s): Mozart & Beethoven Who is your favorite sports individual? Lance Armstrong Why? Because he is the 6 time champion of the Tour de France Accomplishments you are proud of: My state long track record. |
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Elliot O.
Birthdate: 2/7/94 School: Northeast Middle School Grade: 7th When did you start skating? In 1st grade Why did you start skating? Because my brother was skating Why do you like to speed skate? I can go fast. Favorite race & best time: 1000 in 1:28 Why is it your favorite? It is one of my shortest races Favorite book(s): The Da Vinci Code Favorite music/musician(s): All kinds of music Who do you admire most? Vince Lombardi Who is your favorite sports individual? Brett Favre Why? He's the best Packer ever Accomplishments you are proud of: 333 National Champion (Pony) at 2003-2004 Nationals |
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Jack O. Birthdate: 11/27/00 School: Preschool Grade: Preschool When did you start skating? This year Why did you start skating? Because my family all skates Why do you like to speed skate? Because I can go fast Favorite race & best time: Any race I finish |
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Sofia O. Birthdate: 7/19/97 School: Adams Elementary Grade: 3 When did you start skating? When I was 2 Why did you start skating? Because Kristen Bedford skated Why do you like to speed skate? Because I work hard & try my best & it's fun. Favorite race & best time: 333 & 500M Why is it your favorite? 'cause I got a state record Favorite book(s): Judy Moody Favorite music/musician(s): Cheetah Girls |
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Brett Perry Birthdate: 1/26/93 School: Northeast Middle School Grade: 7th When did you start skating? In 4th grade (2002) Why did you start skating? I went to go watch a friend Why do you like to speed skate? It's fast, exciting, you meet new friends Favorite race & best time: 1500 Why is it your favorite? You have alot of time to pass and there is alot of strategy. Favorite music/musician(s): Rock; 70's, 80's, 90's Who do you admire most? My parents Who is your favorite sports individual? Ryan Bedford Why? He is from my hometown and is a great skater and a good sport. Accoplishments you are proud of: Made it to Jr. Nationals in 2005 at the age of 12. |
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Schiel Birthdate: 1/16/1990 School: Midland High Grade: 10 When did you start skating? 1998 Why did you start skating? Because Kristin Bedford ran Fleet Feet and so did I, and she would always leave the banquets for speedskating and so I gave it a try. Why do you like to speed skate? It relieves stress and it's fun and risky Favorite race & best time: 1000 in 1:50.7 Why is it your favorite? Its not a complete sprint and not a long race Favorite book(s): "Holes" by Louis Sachar and "PRE! -The Story of America's Greatest Rrunning Legend" by Tom Jordan Favorite music/musician(s): Simple Plan, Eminem, Green Day, Jason Mraz, Jesse McCartney Who do you admire most? My friends and family Who is your favorite sports individual? Steve Prefontaine Why? He accomplished many things. He also died when he was 24 and he probably would have medaled in the Montreal Olympics. Accomplishments you are proud of: Skating in the U.S. Juniors and making varsity cross country as a freshman at MHS |
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Meredith S. Birthdate: 10/10/96 School: Adams Elementary Grade: 3rd When did you start skating? January 2003 Why did you start skating? I was tired of figure skating and wanted to go faster. Why do you like to speed skate? I like to go fast, and like the workout. Favorite book(s): Any book about a horse - I love horses. Favorite music/musician(s): Hawk Nelson Who do you admire most? My Mom and Dad Who is your favorite sports individual? Carly Wilson, Mia Hamm and Ryan Bedford Why? The girls are great examples of female athletes, and Ryan because he is a great speedskater. |
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Andy S. Birthdate: 5/22/94 School: Northeast Middle School When did you start skating? 2nd grade Why did you start skating? Because I saw a flyer about skating Why do you like to speed skate? Because I like speed |
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Gary
F. Westendorf Birthdate: 6/12/50 School: Many When did you start skating? 1953 Why did you start skating? Parents skated Why do you like to speed skate? good question Favorite race & best time: Any time I win Why is it your favorite? I won! Favorite book(s): "The Tin Drum", Bible Favorite music/musician(s): Johnny Cash, Marie Callas, Beatles Who do you admire most? The Father, Son, & Ghost Who is your favorite sports individual? Ayrton Senna, Valentino Rossi, Lance Armstrong Why? Senna & Rossi are genius & Lance is the toughest man on the planet |
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Barry
Winslow Birthdate: 1/27/90 School: Midland High Grade: 10 When did you start skating? age 7 Why did you start skating? My dad started skating and I wanted to try it. Why do you like to speed skate? Because its fast and you can meet new friends Favorite race & best time: 1500 in 2:26.141 Why is it your favorite? Because it's just long enough that you can't sprint it. Favorite book(s): "A Journey" by Apolo Anton Ohno Favorite music/musician(s): Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Wallflowers, Coldplay, Eric Clapton Who do you admire most? Apolo Ohno & Lance Armstrong Who is your favorite sports individual? Chris Paul Why? Because he's fast, graceful, and fun to watch Accomplishments you are proud of: 21st at U.S.A Olympic Trials and 11th at the U.S.A. Junior Short Track Championships |
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