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Maui's Arnoult to represent U.S. in Beijing Paralympics
Advertiser Staff
Ten years of hard work paid off for Maui's Beth Arnoult, who has been selected as one of two women to represent the U.S. at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics in September.
The international competition for athletes with physical disabilities is second in size only to the Olympic Games. The Paralympic Games follow the Olympics at the same venues and facilities. The Paralympic Games started in 1960 and now feature competition in 19 sports.
The U.S. Olympic Committee selects and prepares national teams. There are seven players on the men's team. California's Kaitlyn Verfuerth and Arnoult — ranked 1-2 in the U.S. — make up the women's team.
Those who would like to donate to Arnoult's training and travel expenses can send a check to "Dare to Dream," 74 Ulupua Pl., Paia, 96779. Write "Beth Arnoult, Paralympics" on the memo line.
TRACK AND FIELD
RAINBOWS HONORED
Four University of Hawai'i athletes have been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District women's track and field/cross country teams for their performances in the classroom and on the track.
Annett Wichmann, Patricia Gauthier and Mallory Gilbert were selected to the first team, and Emily Sheppard was chosen for the second team.
Wichmann was also named to the first team last year and was later chosen a third-team Academic All-American. Gauthier previously was selected to the all-district team in 2006. Gilbert and Sheppard are first-time recipients.
Wichmann, Gauthier and Gilbert are eligible for Academic All-America consideration.
TENNIS
CLEANUP AT CORP
The USTA's Hawai'i Pacific Section has another cleanup day set for June 26 at the Patsy T. Mink CORP Tennis Complex.
Volunteers are asked to help from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chores include raking, sweeping, trimming and cleaning the courts and surrounding area. Lunch is provided at the end.
For more information, contact Madeleine Dreith at 955-6626, ext. 26.
