Wed, 29 Aug, 2012 - 01:00
Brendan O'Brien
They have to be.
Unlike those who participate in team games, there is no support network on the track or in the field. Glory is personal. So, too, is grief. Whether Olympians or Paralympians, the buck stops with them.
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CourtsPlace: NewtownabbeyPlace: AntrimPlace: Olympic stadiumPlace: London’s East EndPlace: LondonPlace: KenyaPlace: IrelandPlace: BeijingPerson: McKillopPerson: Michael McKillopPerson: David RudishaPerson: RudishaPerson: Usain BoltPerson: Paddy BarnesPerson: Jason SmythPerson: SmythEvent: OlympicsEvent: World ChampionshipsEvent: Irish Senior ChampionshipsEvent: 2012 ParalympicsOrganisation: Setanta IrelandOrganisation: Channel 4
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