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Event: Track & Field
Hometown: Irving, Texas
Gold medalist at Athens Olympics. Second time Olympian.

Pet's Name: Heidi
Breed: Saint Bernard

Where did you get your dog?
Heidi came into my life when I was 21. I grew up with three Saint Bernard's and ever since they past I have always wanted to have another one. So after the Olympics in 2004 I decided to look for one and found a person who just happened to have puppies for sale.

What's your dog's favorite thing?
Sleeping

What are your dog-training tips?
Always be consistent with how you train your dog. Never hit your dog if they didn't do something right.

Does Heidi help you train?
Not really. If I ever take her out to the track with me during workout she sits and watches until I finish then we will play for a little.

What is your favorite thing about Heidi?
If I'm sitting on the couch and she wants to play or be petted then she will put her head on my lap and look up at me with her sad eyes until I start to pet her. Or she will hit my arm with her nose to make me pet her.

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