How Did Dawn Harper Make History at the 2012 Olympics, Take On Motherhood, and Still Have Energy to Return for 2020?




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Summary: Sam welcomes two-time Olympic medalist and decorated track & field hurdler, Dawn Harper. Dawn won the gold medal in 2008 in Beijing and won a silver medal in 2012 in London, making history as a hurdler in the process. Dawn recalls her journey to the 2008 Olympics, including overcoming a knee injury and taking home gold. She discusses her decision to step away from track and field to start a family, and finally, her decision to train and compete to represent the U.S. again in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.