U.S. Short-Track Championships - Move pays dividends

Decision to leave home at 14 pays off for Vegas native Simon, who makes U.S. World team

By John Renshaw
Special to The Tribune

He wanted to jump-start a new career, from in-line skating to speedskating, but the transition proved difficult as he moved away from his parents at just 14 years old.
"I was pretty good at [in-line skating], but realized there was no future in it," he said. "I always knew I wanted to be part of the Olympic experience, so I decided to take that passion and begin training with some of the speedskating coaches in the country.

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