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Olympic Gold Medalist Helps Train Children in Southern Illinois

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published June 28, 2017 at 8:10 AM CDT
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Willie Smith (in white shirt) talks to campers at Jonesboro Grade School on June 13, 2017.

An Olympic gold medalist has been helping train southern Illinois kids in the proper techniques of running for around a quarter century. WSIU's Brad Palmer reports on the story of sprinter Willie Smith and his connection to this region.
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Brad Palmer
As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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