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Good form helps Bryan Clay remain at the top of his game in the 10-event decathlon, which considers its world champion "the world's greatest athlete."
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Kevin Chang, center, leads youths through drills at the Hawaii Optimum Performance speed and agility clinic. Clinic instructors not only demonstrate the drills, but explain the purpose of doing them.
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Injury and illness pose bigger threats after finishing a marathon. Rest your body before jumping back into training again.. See story.
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By going on long runs before The Honolulu Marathon, runners can avoid running out of energy in the race. See story.
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NIKETOWN employee Daniel Matsumoto shares a laugh with a customer. "He knows the kind of running (shoes) I need," James Sterling said. See story.
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Fleet Feet employee Alex Daniels measures a customer's foot at the Kailua store. See story.
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Carolyn Ching tries on a shoe under the watchful gaze of assistant manager Gaston Ly at The Running Room. See story.
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Ray Woo, owner of Runner's HI, right, goes over a running shoe with employee John Chang. See story.
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Z: Pain-Free Footwear Store owner Christopher Rael said the Z-Coil product is specifically made for pain relief, including people who have lower back, leg or foot problems. See story.
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Cherry Fu, owner and director of Girls Who Surf, offers lessons and workshops around O'ahu and a contest on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. See story.
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Nathan Goodhue gets some air at Ala Moana Beach Park in preparation for the International Cycling Union Trials World Championships in New Zealand this month. See story.
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Batter Bishnu Ramsarran and wicketkeeper Owen O'Callaghan keep their eyes on the ball during play at Kapi'olani Park. See story.
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Deondre Long leaves Yoh Kawanami grasping at air during a flag football game. See story.
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Devon Dailey, in red and competing for Team Bacardi O'ahu, goes up against Gonzalo Ossandon of Chile, competing for Mauna Kea Polo Club of the Big Island, during a polo match at the Mokule'ia Polo Field. Team Bacardi O'ahu won the match, 6-5. See story.
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Mindy Chow, top, practices throwing an opponent as instructor Derrick Kerr watches. See story.
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From left, in front, Richard Kanoho, Emely Kroll and Greg Leong go through escrima drills at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu. The three are students at Pedoy's School of Escrima. See story.
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True Dydasco, 7, center in red, tries to control the ball as Brittney Conner, 8, right, defends during a futsal match at NIKETOWN in Waikiki, part of the Joga3 Futsal Festival. See story.
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Ili Wong, 16, of Makiki, high jumps during the Junior Olympic Summer Track program at Punahou School. Wong is a member of the Renegades, the largest track club on O'ahu. The meets are held at Punahou and the University of Hawai'i. See story.
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A group of youngsters take to the tennis courts to learn the basics at Manoa District Park. See story.
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Yoga instructor Mary Bastien, left, works with Kelly Candelot during a recent session at Open Space Yoga in downtown Honolulu. See story.
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Colleen Loo, left, practices with Matt Tabios, 13, at Momilani Community Center in Pearl City. Loo, ranked No. 2 in the country in the pinweight division, often works out with boys as part of her training. See story.
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Michael Koehne of Sunset Beach tries to score against Kelly Noecker of Wai'alae Iki during a pickup game at Central O'ahu Regional Park. See story.
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| Erin Hiranaga, of Palolo, front, and Ann Kinoshita, of Salt Lake, participate in Kyle Kaneshiro's tennis class at Honolulu Country Club in Salt Lake. Clinics are held in several locations around O'ahu. See story.
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| The Menehune Marchers begin the Downtown/Capitol district walk at the Nu'uanu YMCA. Members are, front row from left, Marsha Okada, acting club president, Mark Brown and Barbara Mateo-Kihano. Second row, from left, are Kathy Tschappat, Dan Barnett and Molly Brown. Trailing the group is Mark Luppino. See story.
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| The Noonans — from left, Joe, Tim and Kelly — overcame adversity to complete Monday's Boston Marathon. See story.
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| Blue Kaanehe, who turns 40 this year, said playing Ultimate "infuses my life with energy, both physically and mentally." Kaanehe, who plays on three teams, said she is able to keep up with players half her age. See story.
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| State singles champion Chad Morisato said he "stumbled" into playing squash while playing racquetball, and was hooked after a few games. He plays two to four times a week for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours each session. See story.
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| "There's a lot I like about roller skating," Sharon Pascua said, getting in an early-morning skate at Magic Island. "This is the only sport that I'm good at and have a passion for." See story.
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| Hawai'i Speed and Quickness clinic participants go through one of many drills that will help them improve their agility. See story.
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| Brandon Martin peers around a barrie used in speed ball, a version of paintball, where the area is smaller and games last about 10 minutes. See story.
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| Former Hawai'i volleyball player Marcie Nowack, the bone health coordinator at the Kapi'olani Women's Center, leads classes to help participants afflicted with osteoporosis or those who hope to prevent it. See story.
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| Norm Scofield, a docent with the Nature Conservancy, has helped lead nature walks for 12 years. See story.
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| Mitchell Tseu, left, and David Chan bike at Wa'ahila Ridge at the top of Saint Louis Hills. The pair extol the virtues of mountain biking, while also urging participants to practice safety measures. See story.
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| Honolulu's John Gilbert, above, says lawn bowling has physical and mental benefits. Eddie Gibbon, who plays at the Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club when visiting from Scotland, watched Gilbert during a recent game. See story.
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| Kelli Omatsu, 10, left, throws Braxton Chong, 7, to the mat during judo class. Students as young as 6 learn to tumble, fall and throw. Besides the physical aspects, judo also teaches students to be mentally alert. See story.
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| Friday, December 29, 2006 |
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Running form key to success
Whether it's reducing time or risk of injury, pay special attention to what your upper body and arms are doing. |
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More contests set for new year |
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| Friday, December 22, 2006 |
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Agility clinics help lift performance, cut injury
Every time an athlete goes down to a non-contact injury, the first thought is about his or her well-being. |
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Hawai'i duo come up big at Oregon Tow In |
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Jensen back for camp, clinics |
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| Friday, December 15, 2006 |
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Rest before hitting road again
Now that The Honolulu Marathon is done and you have come down to earth, the big question is: "Now what?" |
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Kennelly, Andy Irons take awards |
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Get picture taken with Santa at box car track |
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| Friday, December 8, 2006 |
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Tips for having a good experience
This year's Honolulu Marathon is finally upon us. On Sunday, nearly 29,000 runners will hit the streets. Here are some race day tips and strategies that could help. |
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| Friday, December 1, 2006 |
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Final preparations are key to running successful race
I have run The Honolulu Marathon 23 times, and each year as I come into the last week of training, I begin to question myself. Have I prepared enough? |
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Two to be honored at tennis banquet |
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| Friday, November 24, 2006 |
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Drinking right fluids just as crucial as drinking enough
For those running The Honolulu Marathon, especially for the first time, you will hear all kinds of advice. One of the more common tips is to drink a lot of water to hydrate in the days leading up to and also during the event. |
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Manoa Pop Warner team off to nationals  |
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Karate Championships set for tomorrow |
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| Friday, November 17, 2006 |
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Time to get in final long run before race
The Honolulu Marathon is Dec. 10, and those of you who will be participating should be in your final phase of training. |
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Race registration ahead of 2005 |
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Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving day |
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Kekoa Uemura rules Japan longboard tour |
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| Friday, November 10, 2006 |
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Size 15, bad knees, finds right fit
With size-15 feet, James Sterling isn't an easy fit for a running shoe. Knee problems can compound the search even more. |
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Kaua'i's Newton wins April trip to Australia |
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Paradise Cup Bodybuilding Championships set for today |
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Vercruyssen, Madanay compete in Japan event |
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| Friday, November 3, 2006 |
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Foot history aids in shoe selection
Lezlie Ito followed her doctor's and friends' recommendation to better health.
Ito, 52, was told by her doctor to, "Get on a diet and find a pair of walking shoes," she said.
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Tow-in tour will kick off in Hawai'i |
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Women's 7th night doubles set for Kailua |
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Kawano named USA women's boxing coach |
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| Friday, October 27, 2006 |
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Hawai'i clubs dominate even on Lake Las Vegas
Give Hawai'i paddlers a body of water, and they can navigate an outrigger canoe across it — even if it's a man-made lake in the middle of the desert. |
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Isles' team shows world its potential |
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Triathletes ready to take on Xterra challenge |
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Team Hawai'i Kanaono wins softball tourney |
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| Friday, October 20, 2006 |
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With loss comes gain for Big Island resident
John Dermengian is out to prove something tomorrow after missing the past two Ironman Triathlon World Championships because of complications from major surgery in 2000. |
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Australian seeking to add 'dream' title to resume |
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Soccer programs for kids 5 to 10 on O'ahu |
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Xcel Pro will kick off North Shore season |
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| Friday, October 13, 2006 |
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'Mind to win' author at Tennis Weekend
From its imaginative beginnings, Tennis Weekend has always tried to be a celebration of the game from the sole of its expensive sneakers to the tip of its high-tech rackets. |
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Hawai'i world team has youthful look |
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Amateur skate contest Oct. 29 at Manana Park |
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Three Twisters selected to gymnastics national teams |
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| Friday, October 6, 2006 |
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12-year-old a champion in aerobic gymnastics
Megan Gleason doesn't take shortcuts when it comes to her passion. |
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Sallas barrels to victory in Mexico |
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Marr earns triathlon long distance title |
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UH baseball camps set for December |
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| Friday, September 29, 2006 |
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Hawai'i bodyboarder rises to world's No. 2
Jeff Hubbard wants to be the world champion of bodyboarding, and he's willing to travel around the world to prove it. |
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Niketown 5K run set for Sunday |
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| Friday, September 22, 2006 |
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Cycling event all about education, fun, safety
The goal of the Honolulu Century Ride has remained unchanged since the event's inception in 1982. It's about promoting, educating and family fun. Official times aren't recorded and racing is discouraged.
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Florida's Slater near to eighth world title |
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Beach volleyball tourney set for Queen's Beach |
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| Friday, September 15, 2006 |
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Store works with runners, doctors to get the right fit
Carolyn Ching may be walking the Honolulu Marathon this December, but she still wants to make sure she has the right shoe. |
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Kaua'i's Hubbard wins New York titles |
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Six O'ahu Super Senior teams advance to nationals |
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Goding, Nelson finish Kaiwi Channel swim |
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| Friday, September 8, 2006 |
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Customer goes extra mile to care for feet
Giovanna Aguilera is particular about what she puts on her feet. As a runner who logs approximately 45 miles per week training for The Honolulu Marathon, Aguilera has put her feet into the care of Ray Woo for 15 years. |
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World's best headed to California for event |
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Gymnasts earn berths at nationals |
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Basketball clinic at Kalani High |
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| Friday, September 1, 2006 |
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Unique shoe heel key to comfort, easing pain
With running and walking events year-round, including the Honolulu Marathon in December, many first-time runners and walkers may be pondering: "Which athletic shoe store should I go to to find the right shoes for me?" |
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Maui youths rule waves in contest |
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Lam moves up in world tennis rankings |
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Four Hawai'i gymnasts invited to national meet |
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| Friday, August 25, 2006 |
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Company helps boost girls who want to surf
Cherry Fu is putting her Harvard degree in economics to good use — in Hawai'i's famous waves. |
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Wai'anae Boxing Club shines during summer |
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| Friday, August 18, 2006 |
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Athlete enjoys trials of stunt bike riding
Kahala's Nathan Goodhue can do stunts on his bike most others wouldn't even think about. |
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Fifth OceanFest opens tomorrow in Waikiki |
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Familiarity spurs Hubbard to win |
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Hawai'i youths win at Junior Olympics |
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| Friday, August 11, 2006 |
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Bowlers, batsmen find their game in Hawai'i
Wildly popular overseas, cricket has had a presence in Hawai'i with the Honolulu Cricket Club since the late 1800s. |
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Moore bests boys at Rip Curl GromSearch |
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808 Basketball Club 13-under team wins title |
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| Friday, August 4, 2006 |
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No fights, no friction, just fun in flag football league
Searching for an excuse to get off the sofa and into the action? Or perhaps to relive your playing days? |
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Two 11-under girls soccer teams win titles |
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Familiarity brings success for Refuerzo |
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| Friday, July 28, 2006 |
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Polo player bounces back from spill to excel on field
Whether on the North Shore or in the country fields of Virginia, Devon Dailey of Mokule'ia feels at home on the polo field. |
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Local gymnasts win junior Olympic titles |
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| Friday, July 21, 2006 |
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A different perspective
At 13, Anthony Kwon is a polished judoka. The freshman at Maryknoll School has competed in an international tournament in Japan, placed in every United States Judo Federation Junior National since 2000, including one title, and this month won his first Junior Olympic crown. |
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Hawai'i surfers win seven national titles |
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Hawai'i team wins regional soccer title |
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Paddleboard race on Maui |
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| Friday, July 14, 2006 |
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Filipino martial art goes beyond fighting with sticks
It was nearly lost, banned because of its deadliness. Disguised in dance forms to carry on the tradition, escrima — Filipino martial arts — survived and continues to be taught to new generations. |
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Hawai'i karate athletes bring home 96 awards |
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Fan voting to decide Hawai'i's favorites |
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| Friday, July 7, 2006 |
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Futsal gaining foothold as alternative to soccer
The Brazilians may have exited the World Cup in the quarterfinals, but their soccer influence is still alive everywhere — including Hawai'i. |
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Patacchia's generosity pays for Big Isle youth |
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Maui-to-Moloka'i kiteboard event set |
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Hawai'i gymnasts off to national competitions |
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| Friday, June 30, 2006 |
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Going outside the box for driving experience
Who said driver's education can't be fun? At the American Box Car Racing International track in Kunia — where rookie drivers learn to drive gravity-powered cars — there's no parallel parking or cranky instructors. |
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Magelssen sisters seek world title |
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Walk, run to benefit homeless veterans |
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| Friday, June 23, 2006 |
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Summer track program offers kids freedom, fun
Most novice runners enjoy sprinting events such as the 50- and 100-meter races at the 2006 Junior Olympic Summer Track program. |
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Three on three hoops tournament set |
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Hawai'i gymnasts place at Elite Challenge |
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| Friday, June 16, 2006 |
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Summer tennis sign-ups
School is out, vacations are coming up and there are activities for the young and old. Today we focus on the USTA Tennis Classes offered this summer around O'ahu. |
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Local gymnasts medal at regionals displaying the hardware |
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| Friday, June 9, 2006 |
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Practice helps a woman's fitness during pregnancy
Kelly Candelot, 34, of Honolulu has been stretching to fitness during her eighth month of pregnancy. |
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Maui's Walsh surfs to $25,000 victory |
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North Shore swim series opener June 24 |
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Three youth soccer teams in regional |
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| Friday, June 2, 2006 |
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Injured Maui pro hopes to get air time in 2007
Thumper Nagasako calls it making the best of a bad situation. The Maui-born professional vert in-line skater — ranked No. 8 in the world and No. 2 in the United States — is recovering from a separated right shoulder and broken left wrist. |
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Uemura triumphs in Japan contest |
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Seven tennis teams win sectionals |
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Free swim classes set |
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| Friday, May 26, 2006 |
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Tiny Loo makes big mark in ring
As first impressions go, Eiichi Jumawan was hardly impressed when a scrawny Colleen Loo enrolled at his PearlSide Boxing Club in Pearl City four years ago. He's since changed his tune. |
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Surf Into Summer kicks off season |
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Big haul for Kawabata |
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Five Isle gymnasts earn honors at nationals |
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Bacardi USA, Hawai'i Polo Inn to face off |
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| Friday, May 19, 2006 |
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Proposed league hopes to boost play in Hawai'i
Ddozens of water polo players who play in friendly pickup games at Waipi'o are hoping their numbers can grow to support a league that would start next month. |
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Juniors getting into gear, too |
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Paddlers facing 32 tough miles alone |
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Open house at YMCA |
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| Friday, May 12, 2006 |
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900 triathletes to tackle new Honolulu course
About 900 athletes are expected to compete in Sunday's Honolulu Triathlon, an event that includes a swim off Ala Moana Beach Park. |
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Water quality forces cancellation of meets |
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Kailua's Hedin is most outstanding wrestler |
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| Friday, May 5, 2006 |
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Cardio Tennis helps you get in shape, tune up game
Laura Baker realized there's no substitute for Cardio Tennis while ... practicing tennis. |
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Isle juniors aiming to beat pressure, world |
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Austin serves up a great workout |
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Drill Team Hawai'i dominates competition |
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Jammers' 12-under girls win Far West volleyball |
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| Friday, April 28, 2006 |
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Personal bests at Boston will have to wait till '07
What started out as simple walks around her neighborhood evolved into something much larger for Marsha Okada. |
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Youths going long way to defend title |
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Racquetball tournament begins today |
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| Friday, April 21, 2006 |
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Personal bests at Boston will have to wait till '07
The marathon can produce excruciating pain, and if you've never run one, it's impossible to understand. |
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The Boston experience |
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Sterling, Dorian earn big-wave accolades |
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| Friday, April 14, 2006 |
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60 from Hawai'i set to run
A record 60 Hawai'i runners are entered in the 110th Boston Marathon, set for Monday, Patriot's Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts. Last year 54 Hawai'i runners were entered. |
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Challenge, history steer them to Beantown |
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Carissa Moore to compete in Tahiti |
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| Friday, April 7, 2006 |
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Disc challenge provides physical, mental fitness
Ultimate — a team sport using a flying disc — requires stamina and quickness, and Blue Kaanehe of Honolulu possesses both. |
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Women's longboard to get world champ |
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Hawai'i Sting capture 'All-Net' national title |
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| Friday, March 31, 2006 |
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Responsible riding can enhance experience
Riding a thrill craft on the open water is a little like "riding a motorcycle on water, with the possibilities of not hitting hard ground," enthusiast Sam Pa'e said. |
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Boogie Nation to help amateur bodyboarders |
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Monden dives into nationals |
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| Friday, March 24, 2006 |
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L.A. man completes rare O'ahu-to-Moloka'i swim
Swim, Forrest, swim. That's what Forrest Nelson did, powering through cold, currents, debris and doubt to become just the second person to successfully cross the Kaiwi Channel while starting out from O'ahu. |
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Lifeguards gear up for bodysurfing event |
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North Shore triathlon entries |
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| Friday, March 17, 2006 |
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Slower racquet game still gives players a workout
Watching two players in an enclosed court, smashing a rubber ball against a wall — racquetball, you say? Maybe not. |
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Company's videos find audience on Internet |
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College lacrosse game tomorrow at Kapi'olani |
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| Friday, March 10, 2006 |
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Rolling for fitness, fun at home and abroad
Whether you call it roller blading, inline skating or the old-fashioned roller skating, Waipahu's Sharon Pascua is hooked on the sport. |
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Mililani's Inafuku bowls 300 game |
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Memmel highlights Hawai'i competition |
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Skate Aloha wraps up two-day run today |
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| Friday, March 3, 2006 |
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