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Olympian Vashti Cunningham makes her own name in the high jump, looks to win a medal in Tokyo

The 23-year-old daughter of former Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham loves being coached by her father. She enters this week's competition as a favorite to win a medal, possibly gold.

Vashti Cunningham clears the bar during the women's high jump at the U.S. Championships athletics meet, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Vashti Cunningham clears the bar during the women's high jump at the U.S. Championships athletics meet, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa.Read moreCharlie Neibergall / AP