Cleveland Hosts AAU Junior Olympics Spirit and Trade Winds
Cleveland welcomed the AAU Junior Olympics running through August 7 drawing about 13,000 young athletes and 35,000 spectators with a projected $50 million boost for local businesses. Mayor White led a pep rally as Crystal Lewis praised the event for inspiring young athletes. The locally organized effort relies on ~1,200 volunteers to staff 25 sports including track and field and inline hockey.
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