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Inspiring Athletes
A conversation with U.S. Olympic gold medalist Dawn Harper
By
Chad Bonham
Growing up in a rough East Saint Louis neighborhood, Dawn Harper knows something about overcoming the odds. But her natural leaping ability and speed put her on the proverbial fast track to follow in the footsteps of another hometown hero—Jackie Joyner-Kersee. While not many expected much from her in Beijing four years ago, Harper again…
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