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Results tagged “passion”

Brothers' passion for music a South Side inspiration

Feb. 26: The McGill brothers grew up in a tough Chicago neighborhood, but their parents never gave up on helping them follow their dream – now both brothers are not only accomplished musicians in major orchestras, they are also giving back to their hometown. NBC's Ron Allen reports.  (Nightly News)The McGill brothers grew up in a tough Chicago neighborhood, but their parents never gave up on helping them follow their dream – now both brothers are not only accomplished musicians in major orchestras, they are also giving back to their hometown. NBC's Ron Allen reports. (Nightly News)

Olympian Richards-Ross' other passion? Fashion

Sept. 12: Sanya Richards-Ross achieved her dream of becoming an Olympic gold medalist in the 400m and 4x400m relay this summer at the London Olympics. Now she's in New York City for Fashion Week, and reveals to TODAY's Natalie Morales that it's her dad that worries about her most important fashion accessories – her gold medals. Sanya Richards-Ross achieved her dream of becoming an Olympic gold medalist in the 400m and 4x400m relay this summer at the London Olympics. Now she's in New York City for Fashion Week, and reveals to TODAY's Natalie Morales that it's her dad that worries about her most important fashion accessories – her gold medals. (TODAY)

Skeet shooter gold medalist: 'This is my passion'

Aug. 1: On Tuesday, U.S. Olympian Vincent Hancock became the first skeet shooter ever to win back-to-back Olympic titles. He talks about his tough decision to compete in this year's Games instead of retiring, and dedicates his medal to his 2-year-old daughter. On Tuesday, U.S. Olympian Vincent Hancock became the first skeet shooter ever to win back-to-back Olympic titles. He talks about his tough decision to compete in this year's Games instead of retiring, and dedicates his medal to his 2-year-old daughter. (TODAY)

Missy Franklin: passion without pretense

July 31: The humble 17-year-old, who has been training with the same coach since she was seven, became the first American female to swim in seven events at an Olympics. NBC's Chris Jansing reports.  (Nightly News)The humble 17-year-old, who has been training with the same coach since she was seven, became the first American female to swim in seven events at an Olympics. NBC's Chris Jansing reports. (Nightly News)

Colo. victim's brother recalls her 'passion for life'

July 20: Jordan Ghawi, whose sister, Jessica, was killed in the shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater recounts how he learned of his sister's death through a phone call from his mother at 2 a.m. and describes her as Jordan Ghawi, whose sister, Jessica, was killed in the shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater recounts how he learned of his sister's death through a phone call from his mother at 2 a.m. and describes her as "tenacious" and "vivacious." (TODAY)

Honoring Hunter: Autism doesn't hinder his passion

June 7: In the latest segment of In the latest segment of "Everyone Has a Story," TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb join Hunter Brown's family in celebrating his passion for performing on stage despite being diagnosed as a high-functioning autistic. (TODAY)

Kalil passion for purple

April 27: Matt Kalil reacts to being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings fourth overall. (NBC Sports)Matt Kalil reacts to being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings fourth overall. (NBC Sports)

'They have to have that passion'

Sept. 28: Amy Belyea Aiana, the Youth Development Manager at Brigham and Women's Hospital, on the success of mentoring students in the Student Success Jobs Program.  (Nightly News)Amy Belyea Aiana, the Youth Development Manager at Brigham and Women's Hospital, on the success of mentoring students in the Student Success Jobs Program.  (Nightly News)

Cheeky folks express passion for railways

July 12: In Laguna Niguel, California train passengers participated in the 31st annual Mooning of Amtrak.  In Laguna Niguel, California train passengers participated in the 31st annual Mooning of Amtrak. 

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