Inching skyward

Steiner-Bennett needs more mettle to medal

By Bob Holt (Contact)

After clearing 15 feet, 1 inch to take second in the U.S. Olympic trials, April Steiner-Bennett said she probably will need to increase that height to the 15-8 range to win a medal in Beijing.
After clearing 15 feet, 1 inch to take second in the U.S. Olympic trials, April Steiner-Bennett said she probably will need to increase that height to the 15-8 range to win a medal in Beijing.

2008-07-11 04:21:00
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FAYETTEVILLE — April Steiner-Bennett has renewed her contract to continue teaching physical education at Hellstern Middle School in Springdale this year, but she’ll be requesting an excused absence for the first few days of class.

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Originally published 02:54 a.m., July 11, 2008
Updated 04:51 a.m., July 12, 2008

Sports, Pages 21, 28 on 07/11/2008

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