Schiffler’s road to gold takes international turn
U.S. Sitting’s Michelle Schiffler, husband hope to medal for their countries
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U.S. Sitting’s Michelle Schiffler, husband hope to medal for their countries
ASSEN, Netherlands (July 1, 2016) – On Friday, the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team topped two of the teams it may face at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics in the opening matches of the Dutch Tournament. The U.S. defeated Russia 5-15, 25-14, 25-18 before taking Ukraine down 25-17, 25-19, 25-23; each team is seeded in the…
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