The sprinter talks about the Tokyo Olympics just days before he leaves to compete. Author: Sherlene M Shanklin Updated: 7:11 PM EDT July 22, 2021 LOUISVILLE, Ky. Opening ceremonies for the Tokyo Olympics is just one day away and a Louisville native is hoping that at the end of the games he ll be called the fastest man in track and field. It s the race 27-year-old Ronnie Baker has dreamed of and trained for all his life. Now, he s just a few days away from making that dream come true. He Told WHAS11 s Sherlene Shanklin he s a product of West Louisville, JCPS and most of his family lives in Louisville.
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