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“I didn't only have a perceptual problem, I was also so nervous and so upset. The process just didn't work. I lost enthusiasm for school and I flunked second grade. The teachers said I was lazy.”

Quote by Bruce Jenner

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Bruce Jenner, born on October 28, 1949, is a former American Olympic gold medalist. He won the gold medal in the men's 100-meter breaststroke at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, becoming a legendary figure in American swimming history. more

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