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James Lenger

age 36. But after four years of training, Lenger qualified for Team USA in the modern pentathlon, which features fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross-country running. Now 43, the Lake View East resident is proving that his versatility extends beyond

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