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Klingbeil's mom, Gretchen Klingbeil, was also on hand to see her daughter's accomplishment, which she described as a major moment in Klingbeil's recovery.

\"I knew she could do it,\" she said. \"She is determined. She sets her alarm every day to work out.\"

Cloutier, who has coached the team for 13 years, said he has watched Klingbeil go through her cancer battle with that same level of determination, saying she \"always has a smile on her face.\"

Cloutier teamed up with Klingbeil's teammates to run a marathon last fall that raised money for her medical expenses.

\"This past year, everyone has had their struggles, but for people to watch what Yeva has been through puts it in perspective,\" he said. \"She’s worked through this challenge in her life without a single complaint and with a smile on her face. I think everyone who has witnessed her can learn a little bit from that.\"

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