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Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only you can find your potential.
Marla Runyan
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Marla Runyan
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 4
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Olympic Athlete
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Santa Maria
California
Marla Lee Runyan
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