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Ryne Sandberg- Former Baseballer

Ryne Sandberg- Former Baseballer (In a Nutshell)

Ryne Sandberg was born in the United States on September 18^th, 1959.
He was a Second baseman.
Having played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs is pretty impressive.
The decision for him to retire was made by him on September 21^st, 1997.
“Get your work in. Work hard at it. Give it your best. And if you get an opportunity, be ready for it. That’s respect of the game.”- Ryne Sandberg
“I was a hard worker.”- Ryne Sandberg

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Fernando Alonso- Formula One Driver

Fernando Alonso- Formula One Driver (In a Nutshell)

Fernando Alonso was born in Spain on July 29^th, 1981.
He currently drives for Aston Martin.
“Every day, every year, every new season is a reset from the last, and you are still hungry for success, to do things better and better.”- Fernando Alonso
“I’m just hungry to win.”- Fernando Alonso
“I am a very competitive person in everything. Not only F1 but in everyday life.”- Fernando Alonso

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Denise Lewis- Former Female Athlete

Denise Lewis- Former Female Athlete (In a Nutshell)

Denise Lewis was born in England on August 27^th, 1972.
She was a track and field athlete, who specialised in the heptathlon.
The decision to retire was made by her in 2005.
“Sport’s been an instrumental thing in my life.”- Denise Lewis
“My mum taught me to work hard. I was born when she was only 17 and she brought me up on her own.”- Denise Lewis

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