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What high school sport did Zamperini take up that led to his Olympic career?

  • Wrestling

  • Running

  • Swimming

  • Boxing

Answer

Running was the high school sport that Zamperini took up, which eventually led to his Olympic career. Zamperini's natural talent and dedication to the sport allowed him to excel, leading to his participation in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where he competed in the 5,000-meter event.
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