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New Hampton’s first champ still has fond Drake memories

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Michele (Carlin) Sailstad couldn’t help but laugh when she was asked about the 1984 Drake Relays.
“Oh goodness, that was 35 years ago,” she said, “so I’m a little fuzzy on the details. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great memory — one I’ll always have — and I remember I won but the exact details? If I mess it up, I’m blaming it on how long it’s been.”
Back then, she was a New Hampton High School senior who had placed sixth at Drake the year before.
For more on this story see the May 2 Tribune.

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