[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 13016]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING KRISTIN ARMSTRONG

  Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, my colleague Senator Jim Risch joins me 
today in congratulating fellow Idahoan Kristin Armstrong, who won her 
second consecutive gold medal in the Olympic cycling time trial. 
Kristin's perseverance and drive is an inspiration.
  In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Kristin, who is a Boise resident and 
graduate of the University of Idaho, took home the gold. She returned 
to racing in 2011 after a retirement to give birth to her son, Lucas.
  Throughout her racing career, Kristin has demonstrated remarkable 
dedication and strength. Despite breaking her collarbone in the Exergy 
Tour in Idaho 2 months ago and sustaining minor injuries from a crash 
just a few days before her London win, Kristin did not let these 
difficulties hold her back. She surpassed many skillful competitors to 
once again achieve the gold medal while also becoming the oldest 
champion in a road cycling event. Kristin's time of 37 minutes and 
34.82 seconds for the 18-mile course was more than 15 seconds faster 
than the silver medalist. These are considerable accomplishments.
  We join the many Idahoans and Americans who applaud Kristin's 
commitment and excellence. We also commend Kristin's friends and loved 
ones, including her husband, Joe Savola, and son, Lucas William Savola, 
who have supported Kristin. Kristin is truly a gifted athlete with 
immense abilities and talents. Her capacity to push forward beyond the 
challenges provides encouragement to all of us, and we congratulate her 
on this, and her many, extraordinary achievements.

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