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North Texas gold medalist shares inspirational story with future leaders
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North Texas gold medalist shares inspirational story with future leaders

On December 4, North Texas Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall took some time to inspire young girls in at an event held at Vanguard High School in Mesquite.

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