Monthly Archives: October 2018

Of Iron and Bronze – 47

Posted on October 27, 2018 by David Boffa

47. On the afternoon the competition ended I drove Ricky over to the airport for his flight back to the States. It was another day of brilliant sunshine and clear skies, and the highway and land seemed to stretch out … Continue reading →

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Of Iron and Bronze – 46

Posted on October 27, 2018 by David Boffa

46. Worlds came and went. Ricky and I attended some truly outstanding sessions, filled with the type of sporting drama you expect from the best of the best. There were upsets, like when an 85-kilo Armenian lifter—a favorite in the … Continue reading →

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Of Iron and Bronze – 45

Posted on October 18, 2018 by David Boffa

45. The next morning I had breakfast on the pension’s rooftop terrace. Aziz brought up a plate with cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, olives, yogurt, and bread. I sat and ate, looking out at the sea and the curved arc of the … Continue reading →

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Of Iron and Bronze – 44

Posted on October 15, 2018 by David Boffa

  44. Hotel Moscow was a slice of Soviet paradise and kitsch located about 35 minutes from my pension in the city center. It was one of several bloated hotels that squatted like beached cruise ships on a stretch of … Continue reading →

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