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TEAM GOLDEN AT JUNIOR OLYMPICS; ATHLETES FROM THE HORIZON GYMNASTICS ACADEMY IN PORT CHARLOTTE HAVE PLENTY OF MEDALS TO SHOW.(LOCAL/STATE)

Sarasota Herald Tribune

| August 09, 1996 | Orazi, Deborah | (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Deborah Orazi STAFF WRITER

The floor of the cavernous Louisiana Superdome was a playground full of youthful laughter and shrieks, but Lora Wright heard none of them.

The 15-year-old North Port resident focused on the 30-foot runway before her, took a deep breath, and propelled her lithe body into the first of eight flips, one more difficult than the next.

"I kind of got messed-up and went to the side a bit during the pass," said the young perfectionist after nailing her landing. "I don't know what the judges will take off for that."

The tumbling routine was good enough to earn her third place and a bronze medal at the XXX AAU Junior …

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