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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

Genres: Made-For-TV Movie

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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story is an American made-for-TV movie produced by Logo Entertainment which tells the real-life story of Olympic Gold Medalist Gail Devers who overcame a debilitating illness that threatened to end her career.

The movie premiered in the USA on Showtime on 16 June, 1996. It is 99 minutes long.

Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story aired in South Africa on DStv's Hallmark channel on Saturday 9 August 2008, at 21h00.

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Sunday 10 August: 01h30

Synopsis

American track star Gail Devers captured the world’s heart when she won the Gold Medal in the 100-metre sprint at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, after overcoming a debilitating illness which threatened to end her career.

Her valiant comeback is an inspiring story of unflinching courage, perseverance, and an indomitable will to win.


Starring

as
Bob Kersee

as
Gail Devers

as
Jackie Joyner-Kersee

as
Mrs. Devers

as
Reverend Devers

as
RJ Hampton


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