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To: Cogito Ergo Sum who wrote (7928)	2/16/2002 1:54:05 AM
From: kirby49	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 36161

Kastel: OT: Don't know if you've followed this story. I grew up with his father and today he scores bronze. Lucky for him, but sad for Canada. waymoresports.hamiltonspectator.com

To: Cogito Ergo Sum who wrote (7928)	2/18/2002 11:03:29 PM
From: isopatch	Respond to of 36161

OT/Kastel. Your sister must be a fine athlete. Competing at that level - in any sport - puts that person in a very small, elite circle of talent and dedication. Selection for our Olympic Development Soccer teams, in younger age groups, as well at the actual final team itself is also subjective at best. And sometimes there's clearly unethical favoritism in the process to advance certain local club or district interests. And yes, it does hurt the kids when it happens. One thing that's great about track. Either you make the time or you don't. No room for spin, PR gimmicks, and BS. Even though he's a top club player, my older son ran into so much political favoritism to lower ranked players in his High School soccer program, he finally said the heck with HS soccer and focused on Track. The following Spring, he was named alternate All State in HS track, as a sophmore. Hope your sister gets a similar break. Hard working, talented people deserve a fair shake. Iso