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Hometown Heroes Emily and Madeline Vining Build Legacy of Success

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By Pershelle Rohrer, University of Toledo Athletic Communications Intern

TOLEDO, Ohio - Madeline and Emily Vining have always had built-in running buddies: each other. Growing up, they also had a built-in coaching staff at home: their parents.

The University of Toledo juniors are twin sisters competing in cross country and track & field for the Rockets. Together, they have been integral to the Rockets' success, helping the Midnight Blue and Gold win back-to-back Mid-American Conference cross country titles. The twins will each earn two degrees this spring from the university that is just down the street from where they grew up in the Toledo neighborhood of Old Orchard.