Willis, Birmingham to lead Australia in Bydgoszcz
As fist-pumps go, it was subdued. But even an almost-imperceptible gesture can sometimes speak volumes, and so it was when Benita Willis crossed the line to win the Australian women?s world cross country selection trial.
?It?s a great start to the year and adds value to me putting 2009 behind me and looking ahead to a stronger 2010,? Willis said. Click here to read the article
Willis, Birmingham to lead Australia in Bydgoszcz
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