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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

Gail Devers, an Olympic gold medalist, fought against a life-threatening condition, Graves Disease, which put her Olympic aspirations in jeopardy, threatening to take away her ability to walk before the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers faced a life-threatening disease, Graves' Disease, that nearly led to the amputation of her feet. Despite initial struggles, she made a remarkable recovery and went on to win the 100-meter sprint at the Barcelona Olympics, and the 100-meter and 4x100-meter relay events at the Atlanta Olympics.

Info about Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

Studio(s): Elkins Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, Jun 16, 1996

Genres:Biography, Drama, Sport