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University Daily Kansan
Page 0469 from reel: NP 14270 (2008-04-28 to 2008-07-23)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/59837

Title: Throwing for the Olympics
Summary: Former Kansas javelin thrower Scott Russell qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympics with a 272.97 foot throw, detailing his journey from basketball to track and field and his path to Olympic qualification.
Category: sports
Subjects: olympic sports; track and field; athletics; university athletes
Named Entities: Russell, Scott [athlete]; Dodd, Rustin [journalist]
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Advertisers include: Lawrence Athletic Club; Pyramid
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