Laos native missed the cut in 2014, but now will paddle dragon boat with Team USA - Gainesville Times

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Laos native missed the cut in 2014, but now will paddle dragon boat with Team USA

Enoy Chanlyvong prepares to race during the 2017 Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on Lake Lanier. Chanlyvong grew up in Laos, but didn't start racing dragon boats until he was 35 years old. Photo courtesy Sam Sith.

08302018 DRAGON 3.jpg — Enoy Chanlyvong prepares to race during the 2017 Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on Lake Lanier. Chanlyvong grew up in Laos, but didn't start racing dragon boats until he was 35 years old. Photo courtesy Sam Sith.

Growing up in Laos gave Enoy Chanlyvong every opportunity he needed to fall in love with dragon boat racing. But it never stuck.

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