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Old 07-28-2008, 09:55 AM
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http://www.nbcolympics.com/gymnastics/news/newsid=156830.html#paul+hamm+beijing

That must have been an extremely difficult decision to make!!

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NBCOlympics.com - Paul Hamm out for Beijing


Not really sure about the link issue. I've tried again!
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I was pretty bummed when I read that! That was probably a hard discision to make like you said! I hope his hand gets better and good luck to everyone else on the team!! Hope they pick a good alternate!
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!!!!! !!!!! Oh my Goodness! My eyes practically bugged out when I read this LOL.
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They picked Raj to replace Paul.

Go Raj!
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Yea! That's who I was hoping they were going to pick!
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It is a bummer that Paul it out

I must say I am excited that Raj is taking his place. I was sad when he was an alternate. I was really pulling for him.
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Sad for Paul, but I am so incredibly happy for Raj.WooooHooooo!!!!!!
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