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10/19/09
Retired Navy Capt. Chip Seymour didn't see himself as Senior Olympic material. 
Courtesy photo Darrell Dempster, left, and Chip Seymour pose with Natalie Vetter, center, coordinator for the Maryland Senior Olympic's racquetball event, after winning the bronze medal in the open-age doubles competition last week. Both Dempster and Seymour are Annapolis residents and Naval Academy graduates; each took first place in his age division and both are looking forward to competing again next year for a chance to qualify for the 2011 National Senior Olympics. Find Us On Facebook
He had heard of the games and knew some people who competed, but never thought of participating — until his friend and fellow racquetball enthusiast brought it up.
'He's 80 years old, what was I going to do, say no?' said Seymour, who is 66. 'I never thought of considering it until I was ordered to by an 80-year-old.' Seymour and fellow retired Navy Capt. Darrell Dempster of Annapolis competed in the Maryland Senior Olympics racquetball event in Columbia earlier this month, one of almost 20 events held...
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