"Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and grieves which we endure help us in our marching onward."
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About Bill Toomey
Bill Toomey, born in 1939, is an American former track and field athlete and Olympic gold medalist. He specialized in the decathlon and set a world record in the event in 1969. Toomey won the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, setting a new Olympic record at the time. After retiring from athletics, he became an educator and motivational speaker, inspiring others with his story of perseverance and determination.
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