Howard Kveck wrote:
> In article <61b01119-2148-4776-964a-74a0c05be2d7@i29g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
> Bret <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> "That kid is on a whole other level at 17 years old. He's truly
>> gifted. He's doing things right now, today, off the couch, that 90
>> percent of the world's population would never attain no matter how
>> good the training. He's another species. He's neither slow-twitch nor
>> fast-twitch, he's 'all-twitch.'"
>>
>> http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/13945.0.html
>
> I really hope he gets some good guidance. His parents seem to be doing things the
> right way with respect to his participation.
>
I just watched him at the recent World Cup track cycling meet in LA.
Davis Phinney was there, and obviously excited. When I first saw him,
he was in the infield as Taylor got ready to start his race. My first
impression was how rock hard Davis' forearm looked. He gave me a smile,
so I said "Hi." Then I noticed his seemingly involuntary movements.
He headed for the stairs that give access from the infield to the track
surface, and I was worried. He had his camera, so he obviously wanted
to get a picture. I kept an eye on him, and he negotiated the stairs
both directions without holding the railing, still shaking, but OK.
I wish the kid the best (he seems to have what it takes), and his
parents, too!
That Velo News article has already reached my house in print form....