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| A 78-year-old Mormon Iron Man |
| Max Burdick is 78 years old. He stands
5-foot-7 and weighs about 135 pounds. He's also deaf and wears
hearing aids in both ears. In fact, he looks much more like the
grandfather he is than like a world-class athlete. But amazingly
enough, Burdick has proven his athletic prowess by repeatedly
participating in one of the most difficult and challenging sports in
the world, the triathlon. The triathlon is a grueling competition
that combines a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run,
all completed back-to-back. The most famous triathlon competition is
the Ironman held each year in Kona, Hawaii and which attracts elite
triathletes from all over the world, including Burdick. |
| LDS Amateur Golfer Preps for PGA with Psychologist, Utah Amateur |
| The famous baseball player Yogi Berra is often
quoted as saying that the game of baseball is "90% mental and the other half
is physical." While few can argue with, or even understand, this statement,
West Bountiful golfer Scott Hailes firmly believes that the mental part of
his game is certainly important enough to focus on. Hailes, who is probably
turning pro next year, may be competing in his last Utah Men's State Amateur
golf tournament this week. As part of his preparation, Hailes has been
working with noted sports psychologist Jay Brunza to help him get his mind
focused and his game in shape. |
| Gary Howard to Retire as Golf Coach |
| K. Fred Skousen, vice president for advancement at
Brigham Young University, announced the retirement of Gary R. Howard
as longtime women's head golf coach, effective August 31. |
| BYU-Hawaii Hosts Tourney Sport USA |
| BYU-Hawaii hosts almost as many people during summer
sports camps as it enrolls during the regular school year. Between
June 24 and July 24, Tourney Sport USA is holding Hawaiian Classic
competitions here. High school athletes from every state will be
involved in Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis and Soccer camps. A golf
classic is also held on Maui. |
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