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Medal Quest  Allison Jones: "When the crowd got louder, it fueled me.”

Racing on the first day of the London Games, Allison Jones won Team USA’s first medal. Details

 

Program: Medal Quest

Episode: Allison Jones: "When the crowd got louder, it fueled me.”

Cyclist Allison Jones knew she wanted to get to the London Paralympics, even if she had to buy her own ticket and come as a spectator. Instead, she made Team USA and, racing on the first day of the Games, she won America’s first medal.

Duration: (3:30)
Premiere Date: 09/07/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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