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Best in his boat
Freeman flies on the water
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Paul Freeman doesn't like to boast about his talent as a drag-boat racer, but his trophies do the talking. Freeman dominated this year, winning eight championships. He won the ODBA World Championship in Jasper in October. - photo by Jeffery Simmons photo
Gently floating along, Paul Freeman begins to block out everything. The wind, the sounds, the competition – it all becomes secondary. Freeman’s mind is focused on one thing: the green light. When the bulb lights up, Freeman proceeds with what he does best. He flies over the water.