Olympic hopeful Dotsie Bausch, 38, may be the oldest of five candidates trying to secure four spots on the U.S. women’s track cycling team, but she isn’t letting her age -- or pain -- stop her from accomplishing her dream. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch receives therapy from trainer Doug Thralls to relieve pain from a herniated disk. Bausch is doing everything she can to make sure the injury does not derail her hopes of competing in the 2012 Olympic Games. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch trains with other U.S. Olympic track cycling team hopefuls before a race at the Home Depot Center velodrome in Carson. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch listens to her coaches before a race at the Home Depot Center velodrome. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Dotsie Bausch competes in a race at the Home Depot Center velodrome earlier this month. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch spends time with a pit bull puppy she has cared for at the Irvine Animal Shelter. Bausch dedicates much of her time away from the track to helping animals in need. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch cleans a kennel while working as a volunteer at Irvine Animal Shelter. In addition to working at the shelter, Bausch has also worked as a motivational speaker and counselor for people struggling with eating disorders. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch warms up with her teammates prior to a race at the Home Depot Center velodrome. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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U.S. Olympic hopeful Dotsie Bausch concentrates before a race at the Home Depot Center velodrome. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dotsie Bausch, a former runway fashion model who overcame an eating disorder, is looking to compete in the 2012 London Olympics as a member of the U.S. track cycling team. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
