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Tyler Garcia wins gold, three silver medals in Brazil
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Wilson County News
December 29, 2009
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Former Poth High School athlete Tyler Garcia began making headlines earlier this year after winning a number of high school powerlifting competitions. Since that time, she has gone on to win a high school regional title, a state title, a national title, and an overall silver medal in international competition. . . .
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