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Medal Quest  Myles Porter: "Part rival, part respect"

Myles Porter talks about his judo rival, and about what drives him to compete. Details

 

Program: Medal Quest

Episode: Myles Porter: "Part rival, part respect"

Judo fighter Myles Porter talks about his rival and nemesis -- and off-court friend – Brazil’s Antonio Tenorio da Silva, and about what drives him to compete. Antonio da Silva is the reigning Paralympic judo champion, the first to win gold medals at four consecutive Summer Games. Myles Porter knows how hard he’ll have to work to beat da Silva in London.

Duration: (2:37)
Premiere Date: 03/15/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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