Champions are not made in the ring, they are merely recognized there.
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Sonja Henie
Born in Oslo, Norway in 1912, Sonja Henie was the 'Queen of Ice' who achieved three consecutive Olympic figure skating gold medals. She then became a Hollywood star in eleven films, pioneering the fusion of sport and entertainment. The original template for athlete-to-celebrity transitions, she proved that athletic excellence could launch a career in show business.
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