""I grew up very sickly. I had asthma. I had pneumonia, bronchitis. ... I never thought I'd be running because I just was not the person that would be running. I was told to stay inside, not go outside.""
""I think emotionally, it took a toll on her. But, of course, she was always joyful. She was very observant. She was kind. I could tell she used to cry a lot, but we all just tried to keep things calm and collected around her.""
Brittany Brown, a U.S. sprinter, won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics despite facing asthma and housing instability during her childhood. A mural honoring her was unveiled at Vista del Valle Elementary, painted by Xiucoatl Mejia, featuring current students running alongside her. The mural symbolizes 'carrying the torch and paving the way for a better future.' Brown reflected on her struggles as a child, noting the emotional toll of her family's financial difficulties and the support they received from the school and community.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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