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Californians Chloe Kim, Nathan Chen, and Shaun White are all medaling at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Their success stems from their competitive drives, says one KTLA sports anchor.

Chloe Kim, Nathan Chen: CA athletes are racking up Winter Olympic medals

Californians Chloe Kim, Nathan Chen, and Shaun White are all medaling at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Their success stems from their competitive drives, says one KTLA sports anchor.

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