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Also Known As Dame Valerie Kasanita Adams
Born October 6, 1984 (age 42) • Rotorua • New Zealand
Awards And Honors Olympic Games • Commonwealth Games (2014) • Commonwealth Games (2010) • Commonwealth Games (2006)

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