Skater's dedication takes him to nationals

Skater's dedication takes him to nationals


BY JOE GRAY
VOICE SPORTS EDITOR

Brian Miller could have given up.

After all, the 13-year-old Clay Township resident didn't win a race during his first few years as an inline speed skater. But he didn't quit and that perseverance paid off this past season as he qualified for the USA Roller Sports Speed and Figure Skating National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska, July 15-21.

"I was excited, but more than anything, I was nervous," said Miller, who attends Anchor Bay Middle School North. "You skate against the top people in the sport. There are 500 people in the stands cheering for you. There are judges there.

"I did a lot better than I thought I would."

He finished fourth in the 300 meters and fifth in the 700 meters in the three heats. He didn't make it into the finals round but he was proud of his performance and proud that he made it to the national level.

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