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Espn: Bonnie Blair Is Special but She Doesn't Know It ArticleEspn: Bonnie Blair Is Special but She Doesn't Know It Article
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ESPN Internet Ventures
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9th - 10th
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Physical Education
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Espn: Bonnie Blair Is Special but She Doesn't Know It

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Explore the career history and Olympic achievements of this US speedskating legend, Bonnie Blair.

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skating, olympic sports

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gold medal, skate, skater, speed skating, bonnie blair, calgary, lillehammer, olympic events, olympics, sarajevo, u.s. speedskating, winter olympics, women athletes, gold medalist

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