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purple hayes
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 Posted: 11/17/04 - 11:03 Post subject: Probably the toughest triathlete you'll ever read about
Man Survives Rare Skin-Shedding Disease
Harlequin Ichthyosis Usually Fatal At Birth
SAN DIEGO -- A young San Diego man has overcome the odds and has survived a rare skin disorder that is usually fatal at birth.
Rest of the article here :: http://www.newsnet5.com/health/3922477/detail.html
It doesn't mention that he's a triathlete until almost the end of the article though.
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Dancer
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Posted: 11/17/04 - 11:24 Post subject:
I can't even imagine. And to swim 3x a week with that condition. Swimming dries my skin out I can't even imagine what he goes thru after swimming.
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MastrBrewr
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Posted: 11/17/04 - 11:31 Post subject:
Super-tough dude indeed.
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jrjo
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Posted: 11/17/04 - 11:45 Post subject:
Ryan rocks! With a regime like that at 18, he'll be going places.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 11/17/04 - 11:48 Post subject:
what a story, what a kid. i can't imagine growing up with that disorder, let along being a triathlete. amazing human being.
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getgoin
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Posted: 11/20/04 - 22:18 Post subject:
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Cappy
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Posted: 11/21/04 - 07:49 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: | | what a story, what a kid. i can't imagine growing up with that disorder, let along being a triathlete. amazing human being. |
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ShannonG
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Posted: 05/18/05 - 13:53 Post subject:
He should write a book and tell his story. Truly inspirational. males you feel gulilty for ever having said 'that's too hard'.
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