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Gov. Lynch to Honor Victoria Arlen Today
Arlen won a gold medal and three silvers in the 2012 London Paralympics.
Exeter's Victoria Arlen, who won a gold medal and three silvers in the 2012 London Paralympics earlier this month, will be honored by Gov. John Lynch today.
The school is holding a celebration this afternoon for Arlen, who recently returned from London. Lynch will be in attendance.
Check back to Exeter Patch this afternoon for coverage of the celebration.
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The 17-year-old Arlen attends Exeter High School. She lost the use of her legs after being afflicted with the spinal cord disease transverse myelitis.
She swam to a first-place finish the 100-meter freestyle, setting a world record in the process. Arlen also won silver medals in the 50-meter freestyle, the 400-meter freestyle, and the 4 X 100-meter freestyle relay.
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"There's nothing like it," Arlen told WMUR-TV about the experience.
Exeter officials are holding a parade for Arlen on Oct. 13. It will include a ceremony at Swasey Parkway.
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