Between 1996 and 1998 Dawes competed in various professional meets but retreated from elite competition, she returned briefly in 1998 to participate in the Goodwill Games, where she placed 19th in the Mixed Pairs event with Chainey Umphrey.
Dawes competed in various professional meets, she returned briefly in 1998. This was to participate in the Goodwill Games. This was between 1996 and 1998. She placed 19th in the Mixed Pairs event with Chainey Umphrey. Dawes retreated from elite competition, she returned briefly in 1998. This was to participate in the Goodwill Games. This was between 1996 and 1998. She placed 19th in the Mixed Pairs event with Chainey Umphrey.