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Running for Glory: Megan Metcalfe to represent Canada in 5,000m

23 July 2008 at 08:56 - 0 comments - link

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Former West Virginia University track and cross country standout Megan Metcalfe will get a chance to fulfill her lifelong dream when she competes in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

 
  Megan Metcalfe is one of three athletes with WVU ties competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, joining rifle coach Jon Hammond and former pitcher Jeremy Cummings.
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A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Metcalfe will represent Canada when she competes against the world’s best in the 5,000-meter event. A nine-time All-American at WVU in both cross country and track and field, she believes that her success in collegiate athletics was the tipping point in helping her train rigorously for this summer’s Olympic Games.

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Source: MSNSports.net


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