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“You have the strength to push back against what others are making you think or do. You use that muscle of confidence. In the same way, joy is from the inside out, and not letting the things on the outside define you.”

Quote by Bonnie St. John

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Bonnie St. John

Bonnie St. John is a renowned ski racer, born on November 7, 1964. She achieved significant success in the early 1980s and won gold medals at the 1984 Winter Olympics. St. John's career was marked by challenges, as she had her legs amputated following a severe accident in her youth. Despite these hardships, she persevered and became a legend in sports with her exceptional athletic abilities and indomitable spirit. more

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