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Quincy Wilson, the 16-year-old track and field star from the U.S., announced on social media that he’s heading to the Olympics. By becoming a part of the 4×400-meter relay team, Wilson will be the youngest track athlete to represent the U.S. in the Games ever. Erriyon Knighton and Jim Ryun, both 17 years old, were…

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An 85-year-old Georgia woman recently graduated from high school, 67 years after her original would-be graduation date, in front of her family and the community she steadily serves. Shirley Smith of Americus was surprised to find out on her 85tth birthday that she would soon receive an honorary high school diploma thanks to Eric Finch,…

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In her now-viral graduation speech, valedictorian Lydia Owens of Woodmont High School in South Carolina reminded her fellow graduates to find their worth in Jesus. Owens has many things to be proud of. As a valedictorian, she holds the highest grades in her class, and she has worked hard throughout her life to achieve academic…

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A runner recently finished 36 marathons in 36 days despite being told she wouldn’t live past 16 years old. 32-year-old fitness coach Sophie Holmes set a record when she finished the Edinburgh Marathon. Holmes, who has cystic fibroids, has now raised £25,000 from the challenge, which started with the London Marathon. She’s the first person…

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