Sloan, Peszek have fun, eager to compete again

Silver medalists take in sights with families, trade e-mails with friends from home

By David Woods

BEIJING — Before the Beijing Olympics, Samantha Peszek wasn’t sure how she would feel about continuing in her sport.

Now, she is.

The fire is still burning inside of me. I can’t wait to compete,” the McCordsville gymnast said.

Peszek and Bridget Sloan, Pittsboro, earned silver medals last week as part of the U.S. team that finished second to China.

They have remained in Beijing to support teammates during event finals and for sightseeing. They visited the Great Wall with their families Saturday, taking a cable to the top and then sliding down a toboggan run.

Both have been communicating with friends from Indiana via e-mail.

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