| I'll call back later essay edit The competition was held over two days and attracted competitors from across Canada and the western United States. The event was held inside the boards of an outdoor, wintertime ice hockey rink. Hockey sticks and blades of steel replaced by cowboy boots and the smell of cordite. Both men and women ranging in age from 15 to 80-years-old faced the balloon timer. Strength in Fast Draw plays a minor role. Quick reflexes and dexterity are a must and therefore the sport is as popular with women as it is with men. There were six women competing and at least two of them have been World Champions more than once. I was fascinated however by how fast the two 80-year-old men competing actually were. If given the chance and with some practice I believe I could be reasonably quick on the draw, but against these two octogenarians? I am convinced I wouldn’t have had a chance.
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