Martinez Wins First Place On ABC’s Dancing With The Stars

Iraq veteran and professional dancer take Mirror Ball Trophy.

By H. Nelson Goodson
November 22, 2011

U.S.A. – On Tuesday, J.R. Martinez, an Iraq veteran and his partner Karina Smirnoff, a professional dancer won first place in the 13th ABC season of Dancing with the Stars. They received the Mirror Ball Trophy for their win.
Martinez suffered a major injury while serving in Iraq and was inspired and encouraged by his mother to move forward in life. A national win on a major television network was a hard working accomplishment for Martinez.

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