I have seen many athletes have life altering experiences during triathlon. Children are no exception. During the 2008 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon these two young ladies experienced one of those moments. One of the young ladies was too late to enter the race but decided that it was important for her to be at the event in support of her best friend. Over the course of the event the cheering & support of one young lady helped her friend go from being last place out of the water to finishing the event strong enough to secure a medal spot for her age group. This picture reflects the appreciation they had for each other. Over the course of my life I have had the opportunity to participate in many sports. In other sports I have never seen the level of support & ecnouragement that multisport athletes provide for each other. I have developed long lasting relationships as the result of participating in multisport events. This is a great example of how children also have the opportunity to do the same. So get them involved! Teach them the sport, take them to events. Encourage their efforts and praise their achievements and you will help them develop a love for a sport that can last a lifetime. For more information on children and multisport visit www.alivewithmissionme.org.
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