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Olympic Athlete Leo Manzano is Example for Young Hispanics

October 11, 2012

By Fox News Latino

Mexican-American athlete Leo Manzano made history this year by winning the silver medal in the 1500 meter race at the London Olympics, but before and after that accomplishment a great part of his efforts have focused on inspiring other young people to follow in his footsteps.

Manzano, brought to the United States by his parents when he was 4 years old, became the first U.S. athlete to win a medal in the 1500 meters in more than 40 years.

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