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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

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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.


Season 1 Cast

as
Bob Kersee

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Gail Devers

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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Mrs. Devers

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Reverend Devers

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RJ Hampton


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