Lake Central freshman ready for her first 'Big Mac'- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/19/2012 - 07:30 ] # Elise Smith learned that her gymnastics career would require her to
take cortisone shots to continue competition, and her knees weren’t
prepared for the strain. So, the Schererville teenager picked a sport that required less impact and more math. Math? Smith
started competitive sailing, and when the 104th Chicago to Mackinac
race takes off Saturday, it be the first for the 14-year-old who is
following in her father’s footsteps. “I’ve always been competitive
at everything, with everyone,” Smith said. “I had to do something
competitive after I was out of gymnastics. I really liked sailing.” more...
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