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Flowery Branch's Andres Martin uses abundant support of tennis community in Gainesville to support professional dreams

Martin was prime target for Georgia Tech in 2019, fared well as freshman at No. 1 singles

Andres Martin, of Flowery Branch, returns a shot during a match for Georgia Tech this season in Atlanta. Photo courtesy Andrea Del Valle

Andres Martin — Andres Martin, of Flowery Branch, returns a shot during a match for Georgia Tech this season in Atlanta. Photo courtesy Andrea Del Valle

Published: Apr 2, 2020, 2:51 AM

Murry Lokasundaram was hesitant to evaluate the tennis ability of 7-year-old Andres Martin back in 2008. He hears all the time that the next child up with a modicum of athletic ability will be the best player to ever grace the courts from Hall County.

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HARRISON CLAIMS OLYMPIC GOLD: Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club athlete takes top prize in Tokyo

Nevin Harrison, of the United States and Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club, reacts after winning the gold medal in the women's canoe single 200 meter final at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Thursday in Tokyo. Photo by Kristy Wigglesworth

Nevin Harrison — Nevin Harrison, of the United States and Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club, reacts after winning the gold medal in the women's canoe single 200 meter final at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Thursday in Tokyo. Photo by Kristy Wigglesworth

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Updated: Aug 5, 2021, 4:22 PM

Published: Aug 5, 2021, 4:21 PM

Nevin Harrison, who has trained in 2021 at the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club in Gainesville, saved her tears for the finish line, where they came pouring out over a golden smile.

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