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Gainesville High graduate Ledbetter took long path to becoming Super Bowl champion

Tampa Bay defensive tackle spent senior season playing with Red Elephants in 2011

Gainesville High graduate Jeremiah Ledbetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaeneers tackles Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the game Dec. 20, 2020 in Atlanta. Photo by Danny Karnik Associated Press

Jeremiah Ledbetter — Gainesville High graduate Jeremiah Ledbetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaeneers tackles Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the game Dec. 20, 2020 in Atlanta. Photo by Danny Karnik Associated Press

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Updated: Feb 12, 2021, 9:05 PM

Published: Feb 12, 2021, 9:02 PM

Jeremiah Ledbetter hopes to have a lot of years left in his NFL career, but it’s going to be hard to top being a part of the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season.

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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

Jim Vertuno

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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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