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“To achieve in sports you first have to have a dream, and then you must act on that dream. The best athletes are those who truly enjoy what they are doing and display a tremendous amount of work ethic. They continue to persevere in spite of setbacks and never lose sight of their ultimate goal.”

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Dianne Holum, born in May 1951, is a renowned speed skater who achieved significant success in the international speed skating scene, winning multiple world championships and Olympic medals. more

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