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Out to win: ten U.S. athletes heading to Gay Games IV in Sydney talk about why they compete. (Gay Games VI Sydney, Australia)(Cover Story).

The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)

| September 03, 2002 | Allen, Dan | COPYRIGHT 2002 Regent Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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Caption: Ben Carrillo

SPORT: Water polo; his first Gay Games

STATS: 25; animator and bartender; single; native of Los Angeles

ON THE GAMES: "It's great to be able to share being gay and also having the same interest in water polo. The team's awesome. I've never had such a fun experience playing with other gay guys. Every guy on the team is great."

BEN WEARS HIS OWN EMBROIDERED POLO CAP.

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