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Go For it, Kris Freeman 4 Time Olympian with T1

phoenix

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And he did. Kris Freeman, US team member who has T1 diabetes, probably raced his last Olympic race today. He took part in the gruelling 50km cross country skiing event. . He was 57th and 12 min behind the leader but that's sport, not everyone wins!
I still think it's a fantastic performance for a 33 year old T1, It's an event that probably requires more aerobic fitness than any other,
In his own words
http://krisfreeman.net/
He's obviously personally disappointed at the moment but he's shown that T1 diabetes doesn't have to stop people.

"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well." Baron Coubertin founder of the modern Olympics.
 
Not bad for someone "Written Off"as being worthy of support by his country!
 
Just goes to show what can be achieved.
 
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