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The Lincoln LaureatesAuthor: The Lincoln Academy of Illinois
This is a collection of rare conversations with the authors, artists, scientists, and visionaries who have been bestowed with the Order of Lincoln Medallion. "The Lincoln Laureates" represent the most revered Illinoisans through the mission of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Language: en Genres: History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Bonnie Blair - Community Feeds The Dream
Episode 3
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
Bonnie Blair remains the most-decorated American woman to compete in the Winter Olympics. The lesson she teaches is life is a race against yourself. "Be better tomorrow" is a mantra she lives by, and spreads across the planet as a motivational speaker.In this episode, you'll hear how Bonnie's hometown of Champaign made her dreams possible. Plus, she shares how she survived all the advice she received as the youngest of six kids.Bonnie Blair is a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame and co-founder of DASH -- a non-profit dedicated to promoting physical literacy through youth athletic programs. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Ann Compton.
