Hamms set to give up competition

By Gary D’Amato of the Journal Sentinel, November 12, 2008

Paul Hamm is approaching the end of his gymnastics career with mixed emotions.

He’s sad that it’s almost over but excited about the future. He’s disappointed he didn’t get a chance to defend his Olympic all-around medal in Beijing but satisfied with what he accomplished in the sport.

“I know my life as an athlete is coming to an end and that’s hard to deal with,” Hamm said. “It’s my identity. It’s what I’ve done my whole life and it’s hard to give that up. But it’s also exciting to take on new challenges in life.”

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As for the future, Paul, who has an accounting degree from Ohio State, has accepted a job with Breakwater Capital LLC of Chicago and will start sometime around Jan. 1.

Morgan earned his degree in exercise science from OSU and plans to start a chiropractic school in Chicago. He also is getting married in May.

[excerpted from Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel article]

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