ABBY LARSON: MEMORABLE 2005 RACES “GOB-SMACKED” ATHLETE AND LED TO OLYMPIC BERTH

It’s rare for an Olympian to admit that she “was the kid that was picked last for teams,” and “I didn’t have a lot of motor skill coordination.”  Yet, it may be true and demonstrate that the right kind of coaching and support and personal resiliency, passion, and intensity can lead to an impressive athletic