Latino Olympians to Know

17 Latino Athletes to Watch at Rio 2016

August 5, 2016 by Alessandra Foresto

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Gladys Tejeda, Peru

After a doping scandal at the Pan American Games in Toronto last year that led to her gold medal being taken away, the marathoner almost didn't make it into the Olympics due to a six-month suspension. As one of the fastest runners heading to Rio, this might be her chance for redemption.

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Latino Olympians to Know

17 Latino Athletes to Watch at Rio 2016

Gladys Tejeda, Peru

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