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West Michigan Groundbreakers: Three Generations

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Our local series introduces you to Groundbreakers in our own backyard.

Recently PBS and WGVU aired the documentary Groundbreakers, featuring sports icons from different generations, celebrating the advancements of women in sports and society while also revealing mentorship and community building. Our local series introduces you to Groundbreakers in our own backyard. On this edition, We sit down with 3 such, an Ironwoman, a Team USA Qualifier, and a ParaOlympian Gold Medal Winner.

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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