Champion with Friends (and Relatives)

A few weeks ago, I went to the Penn Relays, and this weekend, I went to the Devon Horse Show. 

For the Penn Relays, I went on Friday and Saturday, and had to see Marie-Éloïse.

For the Devon Horse Show, I went on Thursday for the day, but left before the evening event. Friday, I spent the whole day. Got to see my cousin Jimmy Torano, his wife, Danielle, and their son, JJ.

Marie-Éloïse Leclair
Olympic
Gold Medals for World Relay
Two Gold Medals at Penn Relays
Friend

JJ Torano
Equestrian
Devon Horse Show 2026
$3750 1.400M Junior Jumper Table II,1 - Lyon 50 1st Place, Vitus K 4th
$3750 1.400M Junior Jumper Table II,2A - Lyon 50 1st Place
Cousin

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