"Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own; sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction."

- William James (quoted in Born to Run)

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Why isn’t Bryshon Nellum’s story being passed around Tumblr? In 2009 he was shot twice, once in each leg, by gang members. After undergoing three surgeries he was told by his doctors that he would probably never reach world class speed again. Less than three years later he ran a personal best of 44.80 in the 400 placing third in the U.S. Olympic trials gaining the last spot on the team. In London he made it all the way to the semi-finals in the 400, while also running the first leg of USA’s 4x400 relay team who, after suffering some injuries, was still able to pull out a silver.

I don’t know about the rest of you, but this is definitely in my top greatest comeback stories.

He’s back! Bryshon Nellum wins the 400 meter dash today at the NCAA Track and Field Championships!

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notthebrightestcrayoninthebox:

Pre’s Rock, Eugene, Oregon  15 Aug., 2011

“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”

38 years later and still an inspiration to many.

Thank you for all the races you raced, and the runs you ran with us. R.I.P. Pre

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UNC-University of National Champions

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peyton-williams:

Marcus Holman has his hands full. #unc #lacrosse

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Wasserman News: Why NBA Center Jason Collins is Coming Out Now

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I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.

I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, “I’m different.” If I…

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christopheestlemaitre:

Track and field + friendships → Alexordan Haspas.

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soccercityusa:

Rose City Riveters in action.

Photos by Nick Hernandez/OregonLive.com 

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"You don’t love a team for the titles. You don’t love a team for the trophies. You love a team because somewhere in there, you’ve found yourself."

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runningwildflower:

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m really excited for long morning runs in the Summer again. 

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