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Burlington County’s Curtis Thompson stumbled into javelin throwing. For the Paris Olympics, he’s found his place.

Thompson's journey to the Olympics in Paris throwing the javelin started in Florence, N.J. His path was chronicled in a book written by his father.

Curtis Thompson celebrates after winning the javelin at the U.S. Olympic trials on June 23.
Curtis Thompson celebrates after winning the javelin at the U.S. Olympic trials on June 23.Read moreGeorge Walker IV / AP