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Olympic triple jumper Tori Franklin got her start in the Chicago suburbs
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
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The 2024 Olympics are getting underway today (WED) in Paris.
Several of the athletes representing the U.S. are from right here in Illinois, including Tori Franklin. She is a triple jumper in the track and field event. This is her second Olympic experience.
Franklin sat down with WBEZ’s Noah Jennings to discuss her early days in the Chicago suburbs and her goals in Paris.
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