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BGH AMBASSADOR HYLEAS FOUNTAIN COMES BACK TO HOMETOWN TO INSPIRE KIDS

BGH AMBASSADOR HYLEAS FOUNTAIN COMES BACK TO HOMETOWN TO INSPIRE KIDS

BGH Ambassador and Olympic Silver Medalist Hyleas Fountain visited Harrisburg, PA to encourage young people to achieve their dreams. Fountain shared her story with kids in the Hall Manor community as part of an initiative organized by L.O.O.P and Breaking the Chainz.

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Both organizations have a mission of keeping young people off the streets and inspiring them to pursue their goals in life. Fountain talked about how she was able to qualify for the Olympic trials in high school she said, “I had to make good grades in order to compete.” Fountain continued by saying I had to work hard, be dedicated, pick my friends wisely, people who brought out the best in me”

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Fountain has been with Black Girl Health since it was founded in 2014. Fountain plays a vital role in helping young women take control of their health and inspires them to achieve their dreams. Fountain is one of the top heptathletes in the U.S. and has several national titles to her name. She is the only American woman other than Jackie Joyner-Kersee to win an Olympic medal in the heptathlon, in 2008.

Click on the link below to view the raw footage of her motivational speech to the kids in the community.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHiZZ9EWSXY&feature=youtu.be

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