[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 59 (Thursday, May 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E715]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     PRE-PEACHTREE ROAD RACE TRAINING CAMP FOR WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2001

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Anytime a world-class sporting 
event is hosted in an area, the community benefits. Georgia's annual 
Peachtree Road Race is no exception. Athletes of every skill level come 
from all around the world to participate in the 10 kilometer race and 
sports exposition. Once again, the city of Cedartown, Georgia, is 
carrying on a tradition of sports excellence by hosting the second 
annual Cedartown Pre-Peachtree Training Camp for the world's premier 
wheelchair athletes.
  This event, hosted by Cedartown's own Krige Schabort, 2000 Olympic 
marathon silver medalist, will bring championship wheelchair racers 
from many countries to the camp, scheduled for the week of June 26, 
2001. Not only will these top athletes be able to train in conditions 
that simulate the Peachtree Road Race, but they will have the 
opportunity to compete in front of the community in two organized race 
events.
  Athletics enrich our lives and serve to bring our communities 
together. In recent years, Georgia has become known as one of the top 
sports centers in the world. I am proud to say the city of Cedartown is 
contributing to that sports reputation with the Pre-Peachtree Training 
Camp for wheelchair athletes. I join in welcoming these world-class 
athletes to Georgia's Seventh District.

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