By: David Meredith | The Oldham Era He’s the embodiment of the American Dream. Poor, handicapped, immigrant, yet through established principles has risen to the top in his field. His name is Dennis Ogbe. Dennis was the featured speaker at a Rotary meeting I attended not long ago. Whereas history is full of examples like…
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Aug
08
The American Dream is Alive and Well!
Jul
18
U.S. Paralympian tells National Junior Disability Athletes to stay determined, compete well
By: Lindsay Knake | The Saginaw News KOCHVILLE — A U.S. Paralympian had special words for the young athletes at the National Junior Disability Championships at Saginaw Valley State University. “It’s not how you start that matters,” said Dennis Ogbe. “It’s how you finish.” Ogbe, a Nigerian native, told his own story of growing up…
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Jul
01
Dennis Named to 2011 U.S. Parapan American Games Team
U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, has announced the 44 track & field athletes that have been nominated to compete at the 2011 Parapan American Games in Guadaljara, Mexico, November 12-20. “This is a team that’s going to get some invaluabe international experience at a high-level competition,” said Cathy Sellers, U.S. Paralympics…
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Jun
22
Dennis Sets New American Record in Shot Put!
Four American records fall on day one of the 2011 U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships By: Beth Bourgeois Four new American records were set on day one of the 2011 U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Fla. The competition features more than 150 athletes with…
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