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Adam Hall won a silver medal, completing his collection of every color of Paralympic medal!
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The All Blacks scored 21 points in a row after being behind at halftime!
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Jalen Brunson scored an amazing 45 points in the championship game!
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The rubber road in Glentunnel used about 1,797 recycled tyres!
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