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Get to Know the Team, Part 11
Carl Swenson is the "old man" of the team. Literally. He's older than the entire staff. He's also the men's team captain, as well as the team's political/social/economics analyst. His primary hobby is riding his bike...a lot, since he has no car...
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\r\nName: Carl Swenson
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\r\nStaff or Athlete: Athlete (often mistaken for staff)
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\r\nCurrent Residence: Park City, UT
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\r\nOriginally From: North Conway, NH
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\r\nCollege: Dartmouth
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\r\nHighschool: Kennett High / Holderness School
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\r\nClub: Brotherhood of Upper Iron Horse (Skull and Bones meets Old School)
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\r\nBirthdate: 4/20 (dude) 1970
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\r\nWeight: 145 – 155
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\r\nHeight: almost ‘5’’9
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\r\nMarital Status: hunh?
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\r\nLatest good book: The Eternal Quest by Julian Branston (no, it’s not a self help book)
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\r\nRecommended movie: Bottle Rocket
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\r\nFavorite Food: the Carnitas at Il Paisano Silver City, NM
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\r\nFavorite Music: John Prine, The Replacements, Led Zeppelin, ABBA
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\r\nBest training venue ’03-‘04: Obertilliach, Austria
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\r\nFavorite Race ’03-‘04: Marcialonga
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\r\nBest Result(s): Still to come.
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\r\nGoals For Skiing: Big finishes at the big races.
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\r\nHobbies: Pointing out the flaws in Trond’s logic – an endlessly entertaining exercise.
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\r\nComments/Advice: Get rid of your computer, cell phone, and car. If that’s not feasible avoid turning them on as much as possible.
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\r\nEd.'s note: Carl uses editors' computers to write email, cell phone to call home, and car to run errands. But he turns them off when he's done!
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Swenson enjoying some pre-Olympic training in Sun Valley.
Written By: petevDate Posted: 5/12/2004Number of Views: 359
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