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Toledo Welcomes Hometown Olympian

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Toledo had a warm welcome home Saturday for Olympic high jumper Erik Kynard who won a silver medal in London.

A celebration was held at  Toledo's Rogers High School, as well as a parade in his honor.

Kynard actually won two state titles in high jump during his time at Rogers High School.

The 21-year-old who now attends Kansas State won the silver during his first Olympics.