I first saw Kim Gallagher run in the fall of 1977 at PIAA district 1 cross country championships at West Chester University. I was a sophmore and she was a freshman. My race was later, but I believe our girls team was in the race against her. I will never forget the feeling of utter amazement at watching this tiny little girl run like she was shot out of a gun. I was standing behind the starting line and watched as all the runners ran away from me for I guess about 200-300 yards across a soccer field. They then turned right and went up a hill-at which time you could see for the first time how the "race" was developing. When Kim turned to run up the hill there was already nop question that she would win easily. She had an enormous lead less than 1 minute into the race. She ran easily and efficiently. I have seen a lot of races in the last 25 years, I don't think I've ever seen anyone make me feel watching them, the way I felt watching her. God bless Kim Rest in Peace.
----- Original Message ----- From: Lee Nichols <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 12:13 PM Subject: Re: t-and-f: Kim Gallagher > > Ron Reid's column includes Kim's denial of ever taking steroids. > >Unfortunately, she may have been exposed to them without her > >knowledge > > Okay, in the last couple of days we've had Plucknett die at 50, a > former Malaysian star die at 47, and Gallagher at 38. I know, maybe > it's just coincidence, and I have no evidence of any wrongdoing, but > it's making me scratch my head and ask "WTF"? I hate seeing these > supposedly healthy former athletes kicking off early. > -- > Lee Nichols > Assistant News Editor > The Austin Chronicle > 512/454-5766, ext. 138 > fax 512/458-6910 > http://austinchronicle.com >
