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Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra was born on December 24, 1997, in Khandra village near Panipat, Haryana, India. Growing up in a farming family in rural India, his path to becoming one of the greatest javelin throwers in history was anything but conventional. As a child, Neeraj was overweight, and his family enrolled him in a local sports stadium primarily to help him get fit. It was there that a coach noticed his natural throwing ability and introduced him to the javelin, a discipline with virtually no tradition or infrastructure in India at the time.
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Yared Nuguse is an American middle-distance runner specializing in the 1500 meters. Born in 1999 in South Bend, Indiana, Nuguse grew up in a family that encouraged his athletic pursuits. He honed his skills during high school at Notre Dame High School, where he quickly gained recognition for his speed and dedication. In 2018, Nuguse began his collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame, where he broke numerous records and earned All-American honors. His breakthrough moment came in 2021 when he ran a remarkable 3:35.67 to finish fourth at the NCAA Championships. Known for his tactical approach to racing, Nuguse is adept at navigating the competition and making smart moves throughout the race. As an aspiring Olympian, he represented the United States at the World Athletics Championships in 2022, where he performed admirably. Nuguse's commitment to training and improvement suggests a promising future as he seeks to qualify for the upcoming Olympic Games.
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