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Falcon senior to compete for USA in Youth Olympics

By Lehi Free Press · October 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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Skyridge High School senior Lavinia "Lavi" Lomu is a member of the USA Women's U18s Sevens squad that will represent Team USA at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal this next week. Rugby Sevens will be one of the 12 sports that feature on the Games program November 1st and 2nd.

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