Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story (1996)

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Charlayne Woodard	...	Gail Devers
	Louis Gossett Jr.	...	Bob Kersee
	Tina Lifford	...	Jackie Joyner-Kersee
	Jeffrey D. Sams	...	RJ Hampton
	Robert Guillaume	...	Reverend Devers
	Paula Kelly	...	Mrs. Devers
	John Schuck	...	Dr. Ginsburg
	Stephanie Faracy	...	Dr. Otis
	Melba Joyce	...	Aunt Sarah Banks
	Reed R. McCants	...	Photographer
	Gregory Mortensen	...	Doctor #1
	Leland Crooke	...	Doctor #2
	Sandra Nelson	...	Doctor #3
	Albie Selznick	...	ER Doctor
	Cheryl Francis Harrington	...	Paramedic (as Cheryl Harrington)

Storyline

Truth IS stranger than fiction. Olympic gold medal hurdler Gail Devers almost lost her feet to a mysterious disease after being picked for the 1988 Seoul Olympics. She failed to qualify for the finals as the disease (Graves Disease) left her feet swollen, cracked and oozing blood. After 2 years doctors were on the verge of amputating when it was discovered that radiation treatment was making it worse. Gail Devers eventually recovered and went on to win the 100m in Barcelona and may have won the 100m hurdles if she hadn't tripped on the final hurdle. She also competed in and won the sprint at Atlanta. Written by David Kinne <davros@gargoyle.apana.org.au>  

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