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How Do Athletes Act As Role Models

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In today’s society athletes act as role models to the youth of the nation, whether or not the athlete choose to be so. Some athletes embrace their presence in the media and are careful in the actions they take and choices they make. Other athletes, who make poor choices, are reflected poorly in the media, or they are uninterested in what kind of messages they convey as a potential role model. Counter to this, some amazing athletes have impressionable messages for their fans, young and old. One of these athletes includes former heavyweight boxing champ Lennox Lewis. Lewis used his position and fame in the spotlight to teach youngsters - specifically young men - how to properly behave. Using the media, he publically declared that “Real men
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