B18 - Wednesday, May 2, 1984 - North Shore News By DOROTHY DICKIE BRIT McR of Van- couver set a Canadian semor 1500m twice in 1983. Isa ory that sprouted from a case ““| was very active on my school’s basketball and cross- country teams,"’ recalls MeRoberts, ‘“‘but I never took rumnmg senously. | joined because my best friend did. I saw it as a social thing more than anything eise. NOW SHE'S ADDICTED But track turned out to be more than just another pass- ing flmg. Moving from high travels extensively. The strict routine hasn’t diminished her altraction {0 competitive run- ning in the least. “I’ve had to sacrifice my yob as a physiotherapist’s aid and finishing my kinesiology degree at Simon Fraser University, but 1 have no regrets. I realize | won’t be running forever so | gear my goals toward reaching my athletic potential. After her outstanding eighth place finish at the 1983 Helsinki World Champion- ships, McRoberts is more than half way there. **} would have to say mak- ing the World finals by one- hundredth of a second is the high point of my career to school 10 dub coaching, date. | was in the first of McRoberts developed a pas- sion for the onddile-distance event and tater sailed to a place finish in the 800m at the 1979 Pan Amencan Games. Today the passion is an This six year national team veteran traims two times daily throughour the week and three heats and only the top three in each were guaranteed a spot in the final. | just squeezed past a runner and threw myself over the line. The televised replay didn’t accurately show the outcome so I panicked for 15 minutes unul | heard the good news. It would’ve been a big let- SPRING VALUES Nissan dealers want you behind the /xaqeaiim wheel of a new Nissan truck this | spning. The deals may be different, but one thing's for sure — Nissan dealers are dealing like never before. And that includes rock-bottom prices and out standing values. Check out a Nissan dealer now. It's the Major Motion Truck Promotion core SBGU oi rsnrcacinine SQQGH rem SIQ4GL’ Pn oes based on cranutar tuners Suggested ceca poke ae of Apa 26° 1984 Price does not nctude fergin dealer detivery charges Weence of Taxes (LONE. ta eiatetetat liebe, hy abies bialebtab } TORE Ne ee S a NISSAN, Kelkink saminda tinhs he caniann ann snanne omen: VM AON NTO OA Addiction pays down if | hadn’t made it.’’ TOUGH COMPETITION This 26-year-old’s 4:03.36 national 1500m record is a sigmificant stride towards achfeving her goal of a strong 1984 Olympic finish but she admits her international rivals won't make it easy. ‘‘World record holders average 32 years of age,’’ maintains McRoberts. ‘‘But aga Brit McRoberts the opposition is taking notice of my potential. At first | didn’t think | had it and I’d just run and run and off for runner race.”” Dorothy Dickie writes for Athlete Information Bureau in Oltawa. run. But then it hits you that you're a world class athlete and once you make it to the ‘Ae finals, it can be anybody's Vancouver Brentwood Guildtord Victona Vancouver Coquitiam Victona ‘EATON BAY TRUST COMPANY 535 HOWE STREET VANCOUVER 681-7212 EATON FINANCIAL CENTRES BAY FINANCIAL CENTRES FINANCIAL CENTRES OPEN STORE HOURS MEMBER CANADA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Rates Subject to Change without Notice eee Deaters May Sell For Less Ask enncae, 13% oe oart GUARANTEED INVESTMENT