Dara Torres-Amazing

Former Member
Former Member
Dara just one the national title in the 100M Freestyle in 54.4 at the ripe old age of 40. Simply Incredible. :applaud: :woot: If that's not inspiring I don't know what is.
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  • Former Member
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    You obviously have read nothing I've ever posted about Title IX or women in sports or the fact I have two daughters. That's a low blow and not even remotely close to what I have said. I could care less if she's a woman or a man, I'd be skeptical either way. She's not heroic in my definition of the word hero. It's a term tossed about too lightly these days. She has a single minded dedication, both physically and financially, to her goal. She won't be a hero to my daughters, no way. She is potentially inspirational but hero is a big big stretch. Of course, some called Marion Jones heroic also, go figure. And wasn't Barry Bonds once heroic? How about Roger Clemens and Floyd Landis? Be careful tossing that word around for sports figures. So, unless you had some kind of moralistic problem with it, what does her being an unwed mother have to do with her being heroic or not? It was a remark that was a total slam for no reason...it had nothing to with your point unless you were using it to judge her. How old are your daughters? Something tells me eventually you will learn that they will speak for themselves. They may or may not thinks she is....not your choice to decide for them. Why do you keep referring to druggies to prove your point? There is absolutely NO evidence anywhere that even assumes Dara is! NONE!
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    You obviously have read nothing I've ever posted about Title IX or women in sports or the fact I have two daughters. That's a low blow and not even remotely close to what I have said. I could care less if she's a woman or a man, I'd be skeptical either way. She's not heroic in my definition of the word hero. It's a term tossed about too lightly these days. She has a single minded dedication, both physically and financially, to her goal. She won't be a hero to my daughters, no way. She is potentially inspirational but hero is a big big stretch. Of course, some called Marion Jones heroic also, go figure. And wasn't Barry Bonds once heroic? How about Roger Clemens and Floyd Landis? Be careful tossing that word around for sports figures. So, unless you had some kind of moralistic problem with it, what does her being an unwed mother have to do with her being heroic or not? It was a remark that was a total slam for no reason...it had nothing to with your point unless you were using it to judge her. How old are your daughters? Something tells me eventually you will learn that they will speak for themselves. They may or may not thinks she is....not your choice to decide for them. Why do you keep referring to druggies to prove your point? There is absolutely NO evidence anywhere that even assumes Dara is! NONE!
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