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“Success is doing everything you could the right way and saying man, I did the best I could - that's success.”

Quote by Aries Merritt

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Aries Merritt is a retired American track and field athlete, specializing in the long jump. Born on July 24, 1985, Merritt achieved significant success in his career, including winning the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2013 World Championships. He is known for his powerful and stylish jumps, which have earned him numerous accolades and a place among the greatest long jumpers of all time. more

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