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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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As a high-school player, she caught the eye of the Tennessee State track and field coach, who recognized her tremendous ability and began training her as a runner. Natalie du Toit would have been a perfect candidate for Abbott’s mentoring. At 16, she made the U.S. Olympic team in 1956, winning bronze in the 4×100 relay.

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