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Olympic BMX race on hold for rain

Thursday, August 21, 2008

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7:50 p.m.Napa's Donny Robinson will have to wait until tomorrow for his chance at Olympic gold. Heavy rain has mucked up the Beijing BMX track and officials have decided to postpone the semifinals and finals one day. The races will take off at 9 a.m. Beijing time, according to Olympic officials.

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napagirl1970 wrote on Aug 20, 2008 10:48 PM:

" A day of rest especially for Kyle he needs it with the shoulder injury...Keep going dR you are in our hearts and our minds, and I am not even your Mom, can't imagine what the pressure is like?
Just a bunch of rattled nerves at this point I am sure, but I would want you as my friend coming out thier on the arena area to look after a team mate and a competetor! Like I have said before you are a true Christian and Gods speed my friend! "

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