Kingwood’s Own Takes The Gold

Jennifer Shuble, a graduate of Kingwood High School, has won the Gold at the 2008 Olympics.

Jennifer won the Olympic Gold Medal for her performance in the Paralympic Games' Women's Cyclist 500m Time Trial. She not only won the Gold but broke the world's record! Jennifer has set a new record for the CP4 class. Not bad for a newcomer to the U.S. track cycling program, which she joined in 2006.

Jennifer's name may not have been world known before, but it is now. Before her win, she wasn't even considered a "big contender". However, other cyclists and cycling enthusiasts now know that Jennifer is a competitor to be contended with.

Jennifer's family and friends already knew she was a champion to contend with long before the Olympic Games. Jennifer received the high honor of being appointed a West Point cadet. While at West Point, she received a brain injury during a hand-to-hand combat session. A few years later, Jennifer had the misfortune of suffering another traumatic brain injury in a car accident.

Being the stuff champions are made of, "a little ole bump on the head" was not going to stop Jennifer from her personal best. She turned her attention to athletics and began participating in triathlons. In 2006, Jennifer turned her athletic focus on to cycling. In just 18 months, she has gone from "beginner" to champion and Gold Medal winner.

Let's all give a big Texas "rebel yell" to Jennifer, so loud that she will hear it in Beijing!

Thank you, Jennifer for making us proud and for the example you have given to all the world to never give up and always reach for the Gold.

Read more about Jennifer and her triumph:

• 2008 PARALYMPIC GAMES - CYCLING: Jennifer Schuble
• Vulcan Triathletes - Congrats to World Champ Jennifer Schuble
• Lakeshore Foundation
• An American Gold Medal at the Beijing Velodrome - 2008 ...

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