Medal Quest  Racing for the 100m Gold

Less than 11 seconds determines who can call himself the fastest man at the 2012 Games. Details

 

Program: Medal Quest

Episode: Racing for the 100m Gold

The most high-profile race in the Paralympics is the Men’s 100m sprint (T44), headlined by South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius, called “the fastest man on no legs.” The 2012 race challengers included the world record holder, Jonnie Peacock of Great Britain, plus a trio of fast Americans: Blake Leeper, Jerome Singleton, and Richard Browne.

Duration: (3:48)
Premiere Date: 09/09/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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