"Adversity. There isn’t a champion in the world who hasn’t been through it in some regard. It is often said that what holds us back the most is our own mind. For athletes, sometimes taking a peek into someone else’s mind can help us gain strength and motivation. When life throws its infamous curveballs, here are some reminders that even Olympians and world and national champions have struggled, rebuilt and overcome the challenges they’ve faced."
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Riding with the Pros - Kathryn Bertine - Cycling champions overcome adversity - espnW
On North Americans Dotsie Bausch, Amber Neben, Tina Pic and Jasmin Glaesser
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And after a crazy four years in between then and now, including immediately winning the world championship and staying on target the first part of 2009 to two years of struggles and not having full seasons back-to-back years because of three surgeries involving plates, screws, and a skin graft, a broken shoulder and one torn adductor, I recovered in 2011 with a solid season.
Things also went according to plan this spring, and now, I have been named to the team. I have another chance to go for gold… to really GO FOR GOLD… to help TEAM USA in the road race and to go for it in the TT. Unbelievable. But believable. Can you tell I am excited?!!!
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— Amber Neben Diary: Focused and driven toward London
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Women’s road cycling:
Kristin Armstrong (Exergy TWENTY 12) – road race & time trial
Amber Neben (Specialized-lululemon) – road race & time trial
Shelley Olds (AA Drink - Leontien.nl Cycling Team)
Evelyn Stevens (Specialized-lululemon)
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USA Cycling Announces Olympic Games Road Team Selections | Cyclingnews.com
I really feel for Megan Guarnier, not getting a spot - but I suppose, even though she hasn’t been racing internationally, Armstrong would always get the place, as she won the ITT 4 years ago. Glad Olds is going, though - she really deserves it.
"It is such a pleasure to be a part of a team of professionals who come ready to compete and race hard, and at the same time, like to have fun, laugh, and enjoy the moment. I think the off-the-bike chemistry, the willingness to sacrifice for each other in the races, and the individual discipline and preparation each of us puts into our training made us and will continue to make us a TEAM to be reckoned with."
— Amber Neben diary: Complete world domination
