How many times have we heard this story?
Former gymnast goes on to greatness in another sport.
I just finished telling a friend that Twitter is useless … then I saw this on the Sports Girls Play blog. … Linked from Twitter.
An interview with Damu Cherry-Mitchell (DC)
DC: “First I want to say the God is the reason why I am here and able to do what I do! Without God none of this would be possible! I am a world class 100 meter hurdler for the USA and Nike. I am a 2008 Olympian where I finished 4th. My personal best is 12.44 and my goal is to qualify for the 2012 Olympic team. I have been a professional for 7 years now. Thank you for your interest and I hope that I may be a blessing to others!”
SGP: How old were you when you started competing?
DC: I actually started competing when I was 10 years old as a gymnast! I started competing in track n high school when I was 16 years old.SGP: Did you play other sports when you were younger?
DC: I was a gymnast for 7 yearsread the rest of the Interview with Olympic Hurdler Damu Cherry-Mitchell
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Update. Damu coached, as well, for Brandy Johnson’s.
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