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Nationality | American |
Born | Mexico City, Mexico | October 1, 1953
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Sport | Rowing |
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"I did get all sad," said Zagunis, who is of Lithuanian heritage.
Iš Lietuvos emigravo M.Žagunis proseneliai. Lietuviškoje JAV spaudoje rašoma, kad sportininkės senelis Leonas (Leo) aktyviai dalyvavo vietos lietuvių veikloje.
Žiniasklaidoje skelbta, kad sportininkės senelis buvo emigrantas iš Lietuvos Leo (Leonas) Žagunis...