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Hurdler Camacho-Quinn cherishes Olympic gold for Puerto Rico

FILE - Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, of Puerto Rico, clears the final hurdle to win gold in the women's 100-meters hurdles final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. The title of Olympic hurdles champion carries a lot of weight for Camacho-Quinn after becoming Puerto Rico's first champion in track and field at the Tokyo Games. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

FILE - Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, of Puerto Rico, celebrates after winning the women's 100-meter hurdles final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo. She's already a celebrity in Puerto Rico. Her name appeared on billboards after her win in Tokyo. She had a parade in her honor and met some of the country's biggest names. She appreciated all the attention but now is eager to get back to work of winning more gold medals. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Hurdler Camacho-Quinn cherishes Olympic gold for Puerto Rico