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Gymnastic and figure-skating squads at the highest level are cluttered with preternaturally talented teenage girls spinning and jumping their tiny bodies to glory. But the gym and ice rink aren't the only places you'll find skilled young athletes making their mark in global competition. Meet Karen Scavotto. This Connecticut-based seventeen-year-old is the second-ranked female archer in the U.S., and is gearing up to participate in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. This profile from React.com outlines the grueling workout schedule she adheres to in order to remain at the top of the sport. Make sure you check out the bottom of the article, where you can comment on whether you, like Karen, would sacrifice a normal school life for a chance at Olympic gold. I guess we'll find out if it's paid off for Karen next September.

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 05:58:10 -0800