Morgan Uceny poised for a medal after years of struggles – USATODAY.com

Published by DistancePreps.com - The Future Runs Now - Jul 24 2012, 02:03 PM

Morgan Uceny poised for a medal after years of struggles

By David Woods, Indianapolis Star

PLYMOUTH, Ind. – If there were no Hoosier resembling Morgan Uceny in reality, there would be in the imagination.
  • Morgan Uceny, celebrating her victory in the 1,500 at the U.S. Olympic trials, was ranked No. 1 in the world in the event last year.

    By Kirby Lee, US Presswire

    Morgan Uceny, celebrating her victory in the 1,500 at the U.S. Olympic trials, was ranked No. 1 in the world in the event last year.

Raised amid cornfields. Cared for farm animals. Loves basketball. Works hard. Exudes humility.

It is the latter element of Uceny's personality that has restrained her. How can you be the best in the world — at anything — and be deferential?

 

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