Olympic Athlete & Adoptee Heading for the 2008 Summer Games

_{Olympic Athlete Reese Hoffa
Photo © USOS/ NBC Olympics}

It seems like many of my most recent blog posts have been a bit negative on the different child behavior problems that adoptive parents face. So, I'm happy to write about a happier adoptive outcome. Reese Hoffa is an Olympic athlete, he's also an adoptee. Adopted at the age of 4, Reese grew up in a transracial adoptive situation and has also been reunited with his birth mother.

I was given the opportunity to interview him earlier this spring. While his adoption transition wasn't smooth sailing for him, he worked hard to do his best. He also believes in shooting for one's dreams.

So, with the Olympic Games upon us I thought it was the appropriate time to introduce you to Olympic athlete, Reese Hoffa.

If you know of other Olympic athletes with an adoption connection, click "comments" below and let me know. I'd love to add them to the growing list.

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