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KEARNS — Speed skater Derek Parra represents Utah's Olympic Legacy that continues to assist future athletes. He now coaches young speed skaters at the Kearns Olympic Oval.
Parra had a memorable Olympic experience in 2002: He was one of eight U.S. athletes to carry the ground zero American flag during Opening Ceremonies.
Parra also won gold and silver medals, the first Olympic medals ever for a Mexican-American.
Click the video above to see Parra's story.
