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Lopez Lomong Recalls His Journey to America
Aug 9th 2008 – 5:55PM
Eight years ago, Lopez Lomong had escaped the Sudan and was living in a refugee camp in Kenya when he heard about the Olympic Games. Wanting to see the Games, he walked five miles to the nearest television, where he saw American Michael Johnson win the 400-meter dash. He tells his story:"I want to be as fast as that guy,"...
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