The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track.

Edwin Moses

Edwin Moses

Arthritis Competing Decided Having Important Joint Life Lot Me More My Life Rest Returning Than Track

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