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Jul 2024
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Alaysha Johnson: US Track & Field Olympi...

It's Never Too Late To Pivot
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"I did it with no sponsorships. I did it with a black designer on my chest. I did it with a long weave and nails and lashes and everything that everyone told me was going to hold me back. I did it!"  Alaysha Johnson was always counted out and overlooked. But after an epic performance beating her personal-best time and capturing the silver medal at the U.S. O ... Show More
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