why you make the most of every day

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ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA Obituary:
"David Baxter (27 Mar 77 â€" 2 Jul 10) passed away in Sweden after a long battle with cancer. David represented Australia at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games where he won bronze as a member of Australia’s 4x100m relay team. He was a member of the Australian sprint relay team at the 1999 World Championships but did not run. He was 4th in his heat of the 60m at the 1999 World Indoor Championships in 6.72. David also competed in two Universiades. In 1997 he was a member of the sprint relay team that ran 40.15 in the heats and in 2001 he was a semi-finalist in the 100m in 10.51 and 5th in the 4x100m relay in 39.50. He was a quarter finalist in the 100m and semi finalist in the 200m at the 1996 World Junior Championships. David cut his athletic career short to concentrate on his career as a medical doctor. His personal bests were 10.30 and 20.57 both in 2000."


David was one of Matt's mates, a really gifted sprinter who, like many white athletes, did athletics before really concentrating on his studies to be a medical doctor. At 33 he's succumbed to cancer.
Live each day well! BaxterEdited by: mastermulti

 

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What a sad, sad loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. It is always a tragedy when any dies, let alone a young man like David. My only thoughts is that God has a purpose for everything. Maybe this fine young man was needed elsewhere. I have always felt that when you die, it's not as sad for the person that dies but it's the ones left on earth who really suffer.

Great advice on living each day to the fullest. Carpe Diem or Seize the day.

God bless David Baxter. He may have had a short life but he will not be forgotten.

 

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here's an article with some comments by friends and athletes including Matt Shirvington, which show him to be special.

athletica Australia storyEdited by: mastermulti

 

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Thanks you for posting that. What an inspiration to all of us. He accomplished more in his short life span than many do if they live to be 80. God bless him and his family.