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Women Break Barriers in 2004 Olympic Quest
A preview of female American athletes aiming for Athens 2004 highlights gender progress since 1900. Coach Richard Quick and analysts note women now compete at elite levels across sports, with stars like Marion Jones and Jenny Thompson leading the charge. The piece profiles three hopefuls and recalls Joyner-Kersee.
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Stanford University
Richard Quick
Cvold
Marion Jones
Shannon-Miller Dow
Torres
Jenny Thompson
America
Athens
Olympic
Wayne Wilson
Amateur Athletic Foundation of
Los Angeles
Wilson
Jackie Joyner-Kersee