How Leon Reid went from a childhood in crack dens to an Olympic dream

Of all the ways his story could gave gone, this one existed on the outer edges of realism.
How Leon Reid went from a childhood in crack dens to an Olympic dream

Leon Reid of Ireland competing in the Men's 200m event, sponsored by BAM Ireland during the BAM Cork City Sports at CIT Athletics Stadium in Bishopstown, Cork. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
Leon Reid of Ireland competing in the Men's 200m event, sponsored by BAM Ireland during the BAM Cork City Sports at CIT Athletics Stadium in Bishopstown, Cork. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Of all the ways his story could have gone, this one existed on the outer edges of realism.

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