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"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be
brave in the attempt."
Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation
Athlete of the Week
SOVA's Athlete of the Week for November 11, 2002
Name: Donte Fleming
Hometown: Virginia Beach
Age: 22-years old
Number of years in Special Olympics: 5 years.
Special Olympics Sports: Volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field and
soccer.
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Donte Fleming
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Special Olympics accomplishments: Athlete Leadership Program graduate in
2001…attended the Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick-off ceremony in Richmond,
Va. in 2002.
Favorite food: Baked chicken and noodles
Favorite Teams: Dallas Cowboys (NFL), New York Knicks and L.A. Lakers (NBA)
and New York Yankees MLB)
Job: Wendy's Restaurant in Virginia Beach on the Cleaning Crew
Quotes from Donte: "When I was only 18 years-old I won my first gold at 1999
State Championships in Virginia Beach for Volleyball. I really enjoy Virginia
Beach because I have more friends and coaches here."
Additional information: Donte credits his "main man" David Sutton for showing
him the ropes. "I am very grateful to him," said Donte.
Other Interests: Donte also enjoys competing in his Church Adult Volleyball
League at Green Run Baptist, serving as a Youth Helper for Church Summer
Trips, going to mall and watching the New York Knicks.
Donte also enjoys building websites: Below are links to a few of his sites:
Donte'(Harlem World Superstar) Fleming aka Young Rocker Gunz
http://community.webtv.net/DonteFromVA/DontesUnitedStates
http://community.webtv.net/DonteFromVA/DontesTrueLifeabout
http://community.webtv.net/DonteFromVA/SpecialOlympics
Click here to see previous Athletes of the Week.
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