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Written by David Wallach
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Tuesday, 08 September 2009 20:50 |
Olympic Triathlete Hunter Kemper was at the Chicago at the Triathlon Expo. despite the fact that he is working through a nagging back injury, he is in town to support his fellow athletes.
 Hunter Kemper "Backs The Bid!
1. Do you "Back The Bid?"
Hunter- Absolutely! It's been too long since we have had a Summer Olympics in the United States, if it happens, it will be great for the Country.
2. What do you think of Chicago as an Olympic city?
Hunter- Chicago is fantastic, I love coming here, eating the pizza, taking in everything the city has to offer. If I lived in a big city, it would be Chicago. This would be an amazing venue for the Olympics.
3. What advice do you have for athletes on Sunday?
Hunter- Take it all in. This race is unique, unlike any other, the swim is unique, the bike on Lake Shore Drive is beautiful, there aren't many races like this in the country, so make sure to take a moment and enjoy the experience.
4. 2012? Are you up for it.
Hunter- If I can stay healthy, I am going for it again. The last Olympics was such an amazing experience and to be able to represent our country again would be a thrill. After that, one more year, then I might retire.
5. The Ironman, any chance?
Hunter- It's not for me. I love the idea of racing the Olympic distance, if you have a bad race this week, you can make up for it next week. Not to take anything away from the Ironman it's great, but I love this distance and the challenges that come with it.
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