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Vinx
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He was on the 1980 U.S. Olympic team.
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Vinx, musician
- Daniel talks with musician "Vinx." His real name is Vincent De Jean Parrette. He hails from Kansas City and at one time held the world record in the track and field event called the triple jump. He was also on the 1980 U.S. Olympic team that fell victim to a boycott. Music Vinx says though has always been his love from the time he was a young boy playing the bongos in the closet of his parents home.
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