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ATHENS, Greece - Carly Patterson wanted to be an Olympic champion for as long as she can remember, hoping she'd be "the next Mary Lou" someday. Now, little girls all over America want to be "the next Carly." Soaring high above the floor and strutting her stuff as if she owned the place, the 16-year-old dynamo became the first U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around since Mary Lou Retton in 1984.
And in the process, she tumbled her way into the hearts of millions of Americans.See the full content of this document
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Patterson America's New Golden Girl
"I'm happy to be a role model," Patterson said Thursday night, her smile as bright as the golden medal around her neck. "It's just cool that little girls look up to me. Hopefully, I can put some confidence in them and make them want...
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