Kristin Armstrong, 43, US, cycling

　　43岁的美国自行车赛手克里斯汀·阿姆斯特朗

　　At the time trial last Wednesday, Armstrong became the first cyclist to win three consecutive golds in the same event. Her experience proved crucial on a difficult course.

　　在上个星期三的自行车女子个人计时赛中，阿姆斯特朗成功卫冕，成为该项赛事第一位三连冠车手。她的比赛之路也充满艰辛。

　　She was the oldest competitor in the event, and has been in the sport long enough to retire - twice. Her victory came a day before her 43rd birthday.

　　阿姆斯特朗是这项比赛中年龄最大的赛手，大到足够可以退役两次了。取得胜利的第二天正好是她43岁的生日。

　　At home in Boise, Idaho, she works as a community health advocate, finding time to train alongside raising a family.

　　阿姆斯特朗的家位于美国爱达荷州的首府博伊西。她是一位社区健康宣传者，在训练的同时还要养家糊口。

　　Asked why she still wants to compete, she said: "Because I can."

　　在被问及为何还在坚持参赛时，她回答说：“因为我可以。”

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