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“Sport and life is about losing. It's about understanding how to lose.”

Quote by Lynn Davies

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Lynn Davies, born on May 20, 1942, is an outstanding Olympic athlete. He achieved remarkable success in the field of athletics, particularly in the long jump event. more

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