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  2. The Boys in the Boat - Wikipedia

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    The Guardian stated, "The US rowing team's victory at Hitler's 1936 Olympics is charted in a dramatic Depression-era account destined for Hollywood." [7] The News Journal includes a positive review from John Schoonver, a coxswain at St. Andrews School in 1959, who claimed that "It [the book] shows a remarkable story about the perseverance of ...

  3. Izzy (mascot) - Wikipedia

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    The elders inform him that the only way he can go down to Earth to compete is if he obtains the five Olympic rings, symbolizing Perseverance, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Excellence, and Brotherhood. Izzy announces confidently to the elders that he will accomplish this goal, and by doing so immediately earns the Ring of Perseverance.

  4. How Céline Dion reacted to her triumphant Eiffel Tower ...

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    Céline Dion describes her Olympics performance as a 'dream come true' after returning to the world stage at the 2024 Games' globally viewed opening ceremony.

  5. Derek Redmond - Wikipedia

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    Derek Anthony Redmond (born 4 September 1965) is a retired British sprinter. During his career, he held the British record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4x400 metres relay at the World Championships and European Championships.

  6. The Perseverance Games: Surreal Olympics approach their end

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    The Olympics where mental health became as important as physical. The cauldron will be snuffed Sunday on the exhausting, enlightening, sometimes enraging 2020 Tokyo Olympics — held, actually, in ...

  7. Stories on athletes and lifechanging Olympic finishes that ...

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    Jonathan Horton didn’t expect to make the Olympic high bar final in 2008. Sure, the 45-second thrill ride that’s comprised of a series of intricate hand movements and daring releases is fun.

  8. Glenn Morris - Wikipedia

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    In 2003, author Mike Chapman wrote “The Gold and The Glory: The Amazing True Story of Glenn Morris, Olympic Champion and Movie Tarzan”. The foreword was written by Bob Mathias, Olympic decathlon champion in 1948 and 1952, and the book has over 120 photos, ranging from Morris's high school days up through college, the Olympics, Hollywood ...

  9. Dear David: Stories of triumph that inspire perseverance and ...

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    This edition of "Beg-Knows America" shines a spotlight on inspiring stories of perseverance and compassion, including a man who defied paralysis to run marathons, a 79-year-old who fulfilled his ...