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This is in response to “Athletes’ deaths put physicals in spotlight, State to consider toughening exam” (Page 1, May 8), the article about getting physicals for young athletes. My life was saved because of a physical before my sophomore season of softball in college. If it wasn’t for the physical, I would be dead, as my aorta wasn’t closing properly. I urge all young people to get exams every year.