U.S. Olympic cyclist Dotsie Bausch
Olympic hopeful Dotsie Bausch, 38, may be the oldest of five candidates trying to secure four spots on the U.S. women’s track cycling team, but she isn’t letting her age -- or pain -- stop her from accomplishing her dream. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch receives therapy from trainer Doug Thralls to relieve pain from a herniated disk. Bausch is doing everything she can to make sure the injury does not derail her hopes of competing in the 2012
Dotsie Bausch trains with other U.S. Olympic track cycling team hopefuls before a race at the
Dotsie Bausch listens to her coaches before a race at the
Dotsie Bausch competes in a race at the
Dotsie Bausch spends time with a pit bull puppy she has cared for at the Irvine Animal Shelter. Bausch dedicates much of her time away from the track to helping animals in need. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch cleans a kennel while working as a volunteer at Irvine Animal Shelter. In addition to working at the shelter, Bausch has also worked as a motivational speaker and counselor for people struggling with eating disorders. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch warms up with her teammates prior to a race at the
U.S. Olympic hopeful Dotsie Bausch concentrates before a race at the
Dotsie Bausch, a former runway fashion model who overcame an eating disorder, is looking to compete in the 2012 London
