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Robeilys Peinado, Pole Vaulting

"People say I'm lucky, but I've been practicing since I was 3 years old," the pole-vaulting champion said on Venezuelan sports outlet Deporte por Dentro. She also explained how, after her biggest failures, she learned to enjoy every step of the process and celebrate being part of a professional competition.

Follow her on Instagram at @robeilys_ruby.

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