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Clara hughes, oc om msc born september 27, 1972 is a canadian cyclist and speed skater who has won multiple olympic medals in both sports. A sixtime olympic medalist in cycling and speed skating, shes the only athlete in history to win multiple medals in both summer and. Opening hearts, opening minds a discourse on how one woman has affected the way canadians think about mental health disorders sara carleton 7102014 final report submission for the centennial flame research award. Curiositysomeone with an open hear and mind has a curiousness about them. Omoh also available in seven cd set and audio digital download.
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