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“As a competitor, winner or loser, one crosses the line into limbo. The adrenaline is gone, the anticipation is gone. The verdict is either comforting or devestating but it neithers returns the exhilaration of the race nor helps directly to win the next. Maybe all that matters is that there is a next.”

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Stefan Kieszling

Stefan Kieszling, born on January 25, 1984, is a German soccer player known for his technical skills and teamwork on the field. He has played for several clubs throughout his career, including the renowned Schalke 04 and FC Bayern Munich, and has made appearances for the German national team. more

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