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Babe Didrikson Zaharias: Multisport Superstar
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias not only broke records—she took athletics by storm, winning two Olympic gold medals for track and field before turning to professional golf. Witness more exciting moments from the life of this multi-talented athlete.
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Joe Levit is a writer based in New York City.
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