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Sgt Joanne Fa’avelsi, Army Combat Engineer and rugby star discusses her plan for Paris

WGVU News | By Shelley Irwin

Published June 18, 2024 at 11:55 AM EDT

She's competed in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, talking home gold in the 2023 Pan American Games.

She's competed in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, talking home gold in the 2023 Pan American Games. Sgt Joanne Fa’avelsi, Army Combat Engineer and rugby star discusses her plan for Paris, training and life balance.

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