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“I ran my first race the end of March, 1976. And less than four months later I was Olympic champion. But I had the background. It's not like I just ran one day and all of a sudden became a champion. It was a lot of work.”

Quote by Edwin Moses

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Edwin Moses, born on August 31, 1955, is an outstanding Olympic athlete known for his remarkable achievements in the long jump event. He has won multiple Olympic gold medals and set several world records throughout his career. more

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