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Gabriel Medina
Gabriel Medina Pinto Ferreira was born on December 22, 1993, in São Sebastião, Brazil, a coastal town that would shape his destiny as one of surfing's greatest competitors. Growing up in the fishing village of Maresias, Medina was introduced to the ocean at an early age by his stepfather Charles Saldanha, who recognized the young boy's natural affinity for riding waves. By age nine, Medina was already competing in local surfing competitions, displaying a fearlessness and technical ability that set him apart from his peers.
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James Cleveland 'Jesse' Owens was born on September 12, 1913, in Oakville, Alabama, the son of sharecroppers and the grandson of slaves. When Jesse was nine years old, his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, as part of the Great Migration, seeking better opportunities in the industrial North. It was in Cleveland where young Jesse's exceptional athletic talents were first recognized.
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