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Running through adversity
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Monroe High School special education teacher Sue Wessels finished third in the 100-meter dash in State Games of America in Colorado Springs on Aug. 2.
MONROE - Monroe High School special education aid Sue Wessels loves a challenge and didn't want to miss running in the State Games of America in Colorado Springs.Wessels trained hard for a year and then disaster struck when she completely tore her hamstring playing baseball while teaching a physical education summer school class. She was running to first base and trying to beat a throw. Running with a torn hamstring on Aug. 2, Wessels won the bronze medal running the 100-meter dash at the State Games of America for women ages 45-49.