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The history of Modern Pentathlon is one of the most exciting of the Olympic sports! The sport originated from a legend where a warrior has to surmount many obstacles to convey a message. This messenger had to not only battle on horseback, but to swim and run to complete his task.The roots of Modern Pentathlon can be traced to the ancient Pentathlon, a sport that included Discus, Javelin, Long-Jump, Running and Wrestling. This ancient form was incorporated into the ancient Olympic Games in 708 BC.

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With records dating back to Persia as early as the year 2000 BC, hockey is the earliest known ball and stick game to exist. Stained glass windows found in medieval Europe depict men playing a game with hooked sticks that resemble hockey sticks. Further evidence for this sport is found in ancient Greece, from the embossed base of a statue naming the game Kritizein.

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Judo, meaning “the gentle way” in Japanese, originated from the martial arts techniques developed over thousands of years at Jujitsu schools. Unlike most martial arts, Judo’s focus is on using your opponent’s strength to your own advantage.

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Did you know that Rowing first originated not as a sport, but as a means of transport in the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece and Rome? It was also used in warfare, since superiority in the water was a sure way to win a war. The Athenians, for example, frequently won because their warships would ram enemy ships at great speed!

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Present in every corner of the world, loved by young and old alike, with spectatorship running into the millions, it is not surprising that Soccer, known as Football throughout the world, is considered the “King of Sports.”

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How is preparation going for the Trials?
Training is going very well. I can’t complain. My bicep is feeling okay and everything is right on schedule. I won’t have in as many routines as I should have because of the injury. I’ve only been doing routines for about three weeks, but I still don’t feel too bad.

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How is preparation going for the Trials?
Preparation is going well for me now. I was having problems with my back during the nationals but I feel it is better now and I will be ready to go at the Trials.

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How is preparation going for the Trials?
My training has been going great. I feel very prepared for the trials and can’t wait to compete in Anaheim.

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Do you spend time outside the gym with your team members?
Yes, sometimes we play cards or golfing.

How many hours a day do you have to spend with family and friends?
I guess I actually have a lot of time because whenever I’m not in the gym I have time to be with them. I’d say I have probably about 4-5 hours when I’m not resting, practicing or sleeping each day.

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Do you spend time outside the gym with your team members?
Since I have lived here in Colorado for 8 years now there have been a lot of guys that have come through here. But being in this situation with my teammates we tend to hang out quite a bit when we can.

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Do you spend time outside the gym with your teammates?
I spend a lot of time outside of the gym with Morgan and Raj because I live with Morgan and Raj lives above us.

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With all of the training that you’ve done, have you had time to finish college? What college do/did you attend?
I haven’t quite finished yet. I have about 21 or so credits left at Ohio State University.

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