[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 94 (Tuesday, July 19, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: July 19, 1994]
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                         TRIBUTE TO BOB KENNEDY

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 
achievements of an outstanding young athlete in whose strength and 
ability the United States should take great pride. Recently, on the 
weekend of July 9 and 10, in Lille, France, United States runner Bob 
Kennedy set the fastest time ever for a United States-born runner in 
the 5,000 meter run. Kennedy finished second only to Olympic 10,000 
meter champion Khalid Skah, of Morocco, with a time of 13:05.93, his 
lifetime best by almost 9 seconds.
  Bob Kennedy has continually proven his athletic ability. From his 
college career at Indiana University where he was an NCAA indoor, 
outdoor, and cross-country champion, to his competitive finish in the 
1991 World Championships and the 1992 Olympics, Bob has displayed the 
qualities of a champion. His courage and perseverance helped him 
overcome a recent stress fracture of his shin. He continues to pursue a 
running career and is now considered one of the most promising runners 
in the world, as well as a serious Olympic medal contender.
  Mr. President, as an avid runner myself, I appreciate the energy and 
determination Bob Kennedy has displayed, as well as the dedication he 
must possess to achieve all his accomplishments. I am proud of the way 
that he has represented my State and my country. I am certain my 
colleagues join me in praising Bob Kennedy's recent achievement in the 
5,000 meter race. I join his family and friends in wishing him luck in 
future races, including the upcoming 1996 Olympic games.

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