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“After having polio, my right leg was weaker, so I wasn't great at football. But I swam lots and even did long-distance running.” quote by Donovan — Download Open image

“After having polio, my right leg was weaker, so I wasn't great at football. But I swam lots and even did long-distance running.”

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