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Double Team

May 8, 2008

Releasing aggression in style

Posted at 2:49 pm by Mike Cane, Herald Writer

The difference between throwing a shot put and a discus is simple, Kirsten Smith told me last week.

Launching the shot put is uncontrolled aggression and unleashing the discus is controlled aggression, said Smith, a senior thrower on the Everett High School track and field team.

Sometimes dumping your frustration into a powerful shot heave is especially comforting, she said: "It depends if you're in a bad mood."

Smith, who also throws the javelin, is one of the top Class 3A competitors in Washington. She hopes to qualify for the state championships in three events for the second consecutive year. To read more about her click here.

One particularly funny thing about Smith: For the most important competitions she uses a special pink disc. She named it Miss Pretty.

Smith protects Miss Pretty like a loved one.

Said Smith of the beloved disc, "It sleeps on my bed."

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