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In 1971, Claiborne was introduced to the Special Olympics, which she described as a “turning point” in her life. Soon, she started training to compete at Special Olympics events, and won a gold medal in the 1983 World Games mile run. As of today, Loretta Claiborne has won hundreds of medals at various events, including medals in figure skating as well as running. She is a seasoned athlete in a variety of sports, including karate, skiing, skating, and basketball. She also holds the women’s record for the 5000 meter run in the Special Olympics World Games for her age category and has featured in the top 100 women at the Boston Marathon twice.
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