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Cullen Jones: Inspirational Athlete

Cullen Jones is using his status as a gold medal winning athlete to teach African-Americans how to swim.

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Inspirational Athlete: Rick Hansen

Rick Hansen was the Vancouver 2010 torch bearer at the opening ceremonies in a wheelchair. He is also a gold medalist, has a song written about him, and will be the subject of an upcoming movie.

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Inspirational Story: Joannie Rochette

Joannie Rochette skated her way to a bronze medal in Vancouver, even though her mother died two days before the short program.

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Inspirational Athlete: Brian McKeever

Brian McKeever will be the first Olympic athlete to participate in both a Winter Paralympics and a regular Winter Olympics

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Toby Dawson

Toby Dawson earned a bronze medal in the Olympics, but gained a family as well.

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Inspirational Story: Kerrigan Family

The Kerrigan family, once again in the spotlight, is an Olympic inspiration.

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