Janet Lynn At The Midway Village Museum

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A very special treat for all of you courtesy Alex Garry, Patrick O'Keefe and the wonderful staff at the Midway Village Museum... video footage of Olympic and World Medallist and U.S. Champion Janet Lynn's presentation in Rockford, Illinois on June 10, 2023. Hear from one of the sport's biggest legends in her own words!

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