Famous People Who Overcame Dyslexia

Bruce Jenner

William Bruce Jenner (born December 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York) is a U.S. track athlete.

He was an excellent high school athlete, Bruce Jenner earned a football scholarship and attended Graceland College (now Graceland University) but a knee injury forced him to stop playing football and switch to the decathlon. He became an American champion in the event and won a gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

He is widely known to have struggled with dyslexia and after retiring from sports, he built a successful career as a motivational speaker. In addition, he has acted in a number of telervision shows and motion pictures.

Additional Links:

Bruce Jenner - The Official Website of Bruce Jenner
Bruse Jenner Bio - Ann On-Line Smart Talk

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