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The Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian Named After Shaq and Penny Has a Most Interesting Story
Murray-Lawrence transitioned from football to bobsled, finishing 15th in the two-man event alongside Taylor Austin, after being recruited by Bobsled Canada.
- On Monday at the Milan Cortina Games, Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence made his Olympic debut as a Canadian bobsled push athlete, ranking 15th with pilot Taylor Austin after two runs.
- An Ontario high-school graduate pursued football in the U.S., attending junior colleges in Texas before transferring to UNLV amid many unanswered recruiting letters and Canadian Football League interest.
- Born in 1993, he is named after Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway, with other Olympic athletes named Shaquille including Zambia's Shaquille Moosa and Greece's Sofoklis Schortsanitis.
- Murray-Lawrence emphasized representing Canada and giving his all, saying his father hoped he'd grow to 7 feet but he relies on speed, heart and pride to compete.
- Bobsled Canada took notice of Murray-Lawrence and noted he said the name is powerful, sparking talk that Shaquille O'Neal might attend the Olympics.
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Canadian bobsledder Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence was named after two basketball stars. His father had hoped he'd end up following in their footsteps. In a way, he has. Murray-Lawrence was named after Shaquille O’Neal and Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, who were teammates…
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The Shaq of the bobsled track makes his Olympic debut for Canada
Canadian bobsledder Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence was named after two basketball stars. His father had hoped he'd end up following in their footsteps.
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