A look back at Gay Games VIII via Living In the Queer Times: Dawn Keltner

Living In the Queer Times covered the preparation of athletes and artists for Gay Games VIII last summer, as well as the Games themselves. As we approach the first anniversary of Gay Games VIII, we'll be posting snippets from these articles.

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The Road to Cologne: Stories From The Athletes | Dawn Keltner

live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am 49 years old and I started playing racquetball in 2005. Through a local gay magazine, I found an advertisement for the Chicago games. I signed up to play, even though I was a novice. It was a great experience and I met a lot of wonderful people. I played singles and doubles, taking GOLD in the team event. I learned a lot and did OK but not like I play now. I was fourth in the women’s tournament in Washington D.C. this year. Well, any way, since I had such a good time, I planned not knowing what event I would be able to do, since there is no racquetball in the Germany games.

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