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John Niyo

The Detroit News

Posted by John Niyo (The Detroit News) on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 1:20 PM

Dara Torres' Coach Seriously Ill

A few weeks ago, Dara Torres' coach, Michael Lohberg, sat and talked -- laughing and joking -- for nearly an hour with reporters at the U.S. Olympic trials. Today, he's fighting for his life, diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. Scary stuff, to say the least.

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Fri. 07/25/08 02:21 PM

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Hi John, I really enjoyed talking to you yesterday at Hanson's. I'll be looking forward to your coverage from Beijing. I'm a bit envious, but I'll get over it. If you see my cousin Darryl over there, tell him I said hi. If you get a chance, tell O'Hara I'll run with him in Royal Oak whenever he's ready. Good Luck and safe travel!

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John Niyo and Joanne C. Gerstner are covering the Beijing Olympics for The Detroit News.

Metro Detroiter Cheryl Angelelli is a medal-winning Paralympic swimmer who is blogging her experiences with the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing.

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