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AUSTRALIAN BANNER BANNER MASTERS GAMES Injuries won't stop Michelle den Dekker is more than ready to compete in the 13th Australian Masters Games (13AMG), where she will participate in two sports – swimming and netball. Ms den Dekker has previously competed in the Games and thoroughly enjoys the event. She was only too happy to share some of her previous Games experiences and her sporting career achievements. For ten days in October, more than 14,000 competitors and supporters from all over Australia and the world will compete in 59 different sports. The Australian Masters Games commenced in 1987 in Tasmania and strives to make itself Australia's largest multi-sport event. The Games are held biannually and include people from all states and territories in Australia as well as international participants from places like New Zealand, Pacifi c Islands, Americas, Europe and Asia. The Games, which are being held in Adelaide for the fi fth time, from the 7th to the 16th of October 2011, will not be an easy feat for Ms den Dekker as she recently suffered a torn tendon in her foot. However, she has a fi erce desire to win and is determined to give her team, the Flames, a victory at this year's Masters Games. "I am pretty competitive and I strive to make sure my team competes at their best," she said. >>> THE RETIREE SPRING 41 41 THE RETIREE SPRING