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Denny Morrison: Coming back from tragedy
Gold medal-winning speed skater Denny Morrison’s near death experience, and a teammate’s selflessness.
Gold medal-winning speed skater Denny Morrison’s near death experience, and a teammate’s selflessness. A competitor gave up his place to give Denny a sporting break, but a devastating motorbike accident was to follow. He fought back against multiple injuries, before then suffering a stroke. But Denny refused to be beaten, qualifying for the 2018 Olympics.
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