The thing about dreams, though, is they usually sound crazy to everyone but you. All it takes is one other person to buy into them to keep you going. |
Sports and CultureA Sudanese-born child named Lopez Lomong is kidnapped as a young boy to become a child soldier. Through amazing circumstances and faith, he escapes to a refugee camp, and eventually reaches the United States, where he discovers a talent as a runner and competes in the Olympic Games.
Great stories like this, of people overcoming cultural obstacles are prevalent in sports. But culture is not only confined to foreign situations, it can also be present in racial tensions and discriminatory actions within our country. This list recognizes people who used sports as a means to survive and bridge divides. |
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