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Good for Ryan 8-)
Ryan Bailey became a professional track athlete this week, but he wasn't sure Friday afternoon what logo he might wear on his spikes at Sunday's Prefontaine Classic.
It's been a whirlwind week for the Salem sprinter, who broke Oregon high school records two years ago competing for McKay High School.
He has risen from a life of obscurity and poverty to become one of the hottest prospects in U.S. track and field. He is entered in the 100 meters in the Prefontaine Classic.
"What kid doesn't dream about becoming a professional athlete?" Bailey said from his mother's home in Salem. "I can't even explain it. It's a dream come true."
It's been a whirlwind week for the Salem sprinter, who broke Oregon high school records two years ago competing for McKay High School.
He has risen from a life of obscurity and poverty to become one of the hottest prospects in U.S. track and field. He is entered in the 100 meters in the Prefontaine Classic.
"What kid doesn't dream about becoming a professional athlete?" Bailey said from his mother's home in Salem. "I can't even explain it. It's a dream come true."
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