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"If the Olympics come around, and I'm in shape, then I'll compete. But I won't be representing the Un..." — Steve Prefontaine

If the Olympics come around, and I'm in shape, then I'll compete. But I won't be representing the United States; I'll be representing myself.
Steve Prefontaine
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