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02/11/2010 01:02

One Last Run: The Andrew Reyes Story

His Olympic Journey began in Africa.  Born in Liberia, Andrew Reyes, the youngest of eighteen children was adopted at one week old and raised in the United States.  Growing up in Los Angeles California, his track career took flight.  Eventually landing him on the...
02/10/2010 01:01

Running with a story: Olympian trackster trains in Othello

OTHELLO — Olympian Andrew Reyes was inspired by people in his life -- his mother, his aunt and his high school coach -- and he finds the opportunity to pay forward those gifts of encouragement and competitive spirit a positive experience.   "I talk to youth and young adults about staying in...
02/09/2010 09:38

Hanging on through tough times key for success

  Reyes has an artist friend who was jailed for graffiti. He convinced the friend to paint a mural in Los Angeles for free, and that mural helped launch his friend’s professional art career.   One of the most important tasks of the Adams County judicial system is educating juvenile...
01/25/2010 09:44

Olympian Andrew Reyes at Maryvale High School

Maryvale High School students recently swapped their regular sixth and seventh period classes for a presentation about drug-free living by some special guest speakers. Andrew Reyes, a 2000 Olympic track and field athlete from Liberia, spoke to students about how he has avoided drugs and alcohol...

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