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Teenagers in medal hunt in Philadelphia

July 28, 2011 14:51
Team GB will be taking a lacrosse team to an international Maccabi event for the first time at the JCC Games

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JCC Max Benaim and Libby Walker have been named as the flag-bearers for Team GB's 43-athlete squad taking part at the JCC Maccabi Games in Philadelphia next month.

Tennis starlet Benaim and swimmer Walker have been rewarded for their efforts in raising funds for the trip.

They were praised by co-manager Brian Green, who alongside his wife Helena will spearhead the squad, which leaves for America on August 11.

Green said: "They went way beyond the call of duty in the fund-raising stakes so we're recognising their efforts by letting them lead the team out at the Opening ceremony.

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