Medal Quest  Sabra Hawkes: "I always wanted to be an athlete."

Sprinter Sabra Hawkes says training is a joy: "I just like to run so much." Details

 

Program: Medal Quest

Episode: Sabra Hawkes: "I always wanted to be an athlete."

Growing up in a small town, according to runner Sabra Hawkes, she didn’t know people even had cerebral palsy. She was amazed when the Paralympics “discovered” her. Now she runs the 100m, 200m and 400m, and says "I just like to run so much."

Duration: (3:03)
Premiere Date: 08/03/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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