Olympian Thomas Barr, once nicknamed 'Bambi' for his lack of hurdling skills

Five years ago, Thomas Barr's athletic coaches nicknamed him "Bambi", because of his complete lack of skill at jumping hurdles writes David Raleigh.

Olympian Thomas Barr, once nicknamed 'Bambi' for his lack of hurdling skills

Five years ago, Thomas Barr's athletic coaches nicknamed him "Bambi", because of his complete lack of skill at jumping hurdles writes David Raleigh.

At the beginning, his initial attempts at clearing the hurdles left him on the ground, with his legs in the air, resembling the Disney deer attempting to skate on ice.

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