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Morghan King was interning as a graphic designer and working at an organic breakfast restaurant in Seattle when she put real life on hold to become a weightlifter.Four years later, King is heading to Rio de Janeiro to compete in the Olympics. Its been a rapid rise to the top for the 30-year-old strongwoman.I gave up my whole other life to pursue weightlifting for the dream of making the Olympics, King said. Once I put my mind to something, I go after it 110 percent. I was fortunate enough to have the support system to allow me to do that.The 5-foot, 106-pound King is one of only four athletes -- three female -- representing the U.S. in weightlifting. Kendrick Farris, Sarah Robles and Jenny Arthur also are going to Brazil.King, who grew up in Redmond, Washington, played soccer at Notre Dame de Namur University, where she received a bachelors degree in graphic design.She participated in triathlons after college before a friend of a friend suggested CrossFit. That led her to boyfriend Dean Kruse, who introduced her to weightlifting and has coached her along the way.I realized that I wanted to be very competitive again and when I decided to get stronger for CrossFit, I found weightlifting and fell in love, King said.King and Kruse moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, three years ago so she could start training for the Olympics.I tried `real life after I graduated college, she said. I love that side of myself but I am so passionate about athletics and sports that I always kept coming back to them. I now know that being involved in sports is where Im supposed to be.King finished fourth in her first national meet at the 2012 American Open. She then dropped down from the 53-kilogram class to 48 kg and soon qualified for the 2013 International Weightlifting Federations World Championships.Zygmunt Smalcerz, the resident weightlifting team coach at the U.S. Olympic training center, saw her perform and invited her to train under him in Colorado Springs, Colorado.So King and Kruse packed their bags and moved again.There is no way I could have done it without Dean, King said. He has been with me since the beginning. Without his guidance and passion for the sport, my journey would have been pretty lonely.In 2015, Kruse resumed coaching King under the program guidance of Shahin Nasarinia, a former Iranian weightlifting champion.King qualified for the Olympics by lifting a total of 180 kg -- 80 kg snatch and 100 kg clean and jerk -- at the U.S. trials in May.Shes excited to make it this far but wont be satisfied coming home empty-handed.Its my goal to have a medal around my neck, King said. I know I have the capability to do it.No American weightlifter has brought home a medal since 2000, the first year women took part in the Summer Games. Tara Nott (48 kg) won a gold and Cheryl Haworth (75 kg) earned a bronze that year. U.S. men havent won a medal since 1984.We have a very competitive womens team going to Rio, King said. I think not only myself but all of us girls have the capacity of bringing hardware home. I think thats pretty special. Nike Air Max 2019 For Sale . PAUL, Minn. Discount Nike Air Max 2019 . Defencemen Drew Doughty, Shea Weber and forward Ryan Getzlaf also scored for the Canadians, who started their gold-medal defence 2-0. Goalie Roberto Luongo, getting the call in place of Game 1 starter Carey Price, was solid when needed in making 23 saves for the shutout. http://www.wholesaleairmax2019.com/ .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open. Nike Air Max 2019 China . 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Awarded the Olympic Order in 2002, he managed the 1959 U.S. national team and 1964 U.S. Olympic team, serving on the U.S. Olympic Committee in 1963.Bush was selected the NHLs Executive of the Year in 1972 by The Hockey News, and won the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1973 for his contributions to the sport in the United States. As USA Hockey president, Bush played a large role in the addition of womens hockey to the Olympics in 1998.Walter Bush was a formidable presence at all levels of the hockey world, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. Walter made important and lasting contributions to the sport. His impact was felt, nationally and internationally, in the professionall and the amateur ranks, in womens hockey as well as mens.dddddddddddd He helped launch the Minnesota North Stars, helped found the Central Hockey League, worked tirelessly to get womens hockey into the Olympics and properly earned global respect for his devotion to the growth of hockey everywhere.Most important, Walter was a wonderful man -- loved and respected and a delight to be with. The NHL family sends thoughts of condolence and comfort to Walters family and many friends.Bush played high school hockey at Breck School and was a hockey and football player in college at Dartmouth. While working on his law degree at the University of Minnesota, he helped start the Central Hockey League in 1955. He served as leagues commissioner for three seasons and, at one point, owned, managed and coached the Minneapolis Bruins.With the North Stars, Bush directed the merger with the Cleveland Barons in 1978. The Stars franchise now plays in Dallas.Bush also owned the American Hockey Leagues Kentucky Thoroughblades. ' ' '