Nesconset's Michta a champion race walker
Photo credit: Steve Pfost | Maria Michta leads the group during the final race walk at the Sachem Central School District hosted special event to support the district alum and Olympic hopeful. (June 10, 2012)
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In this place where cars and commuter trains rule, Nesconset's Maria Michta is attempting to demonstrate that she can reach her destination simply by walking.
Hers is not some strolling, lollygagging pedestrian journey. Michta (pronounced MISH-ta) is America's top-ranked female race walker at 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). If she can win that event at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore.,...
