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The Des Moines Register's sports staff told many powerful stories last year. Here are our 10 most inspirational sports stories in Iowa from 2023.
Several athletes, including Michael Phelps, Edwin Moses and Simone Manuel talked with The Associated Press about some of those lifechanging finishes.) One small step cost Jonathan Horton a gold medal
Ryan Destiny, Rachel Morrison and Claressa Shields talk about bringing the Olympic boxer’s little-known life story to the silver screen. ‘The Fire Inside’ Isn’t Just A Stirring Sports Drama.
Unstoppable is a 2024 American biographical sports drama film about Anthony Robles, a wrestler who was born without a leg and overcomes obstacles to become a NCAA Division I wrestling champion. The film is directed by William Goldenberg based on a screenplay by Eric Champnella, Alex Harris and John Hindman that adapts the 2012 book Unstoppable ...
Robles has stated that he wishes to become a motivational speaker, specifically for those who face similar challenges. [10] "My spirit is unconquerable... I don't care what's probable. Through blood, sweat, and tears, I am unstoppable." is the quote from Robles's book Unstoppable that he says is the overall message of the book. [11]
James E. MacLaren (April 13, 1963 – August 31, 2010) was a motivational speaker and author, noted for his record-breaking performances in the marathon and Ironman triathlon after having his left leg amputated below the knee. MacLaren was born on 13 April 1963. He was a standout athlete in football and lacrosse at Yale University.
The sports drama “Unstoppable” follows the inspirational tale of Robles, who was born with one leg, as he goes from Arizona high-school wrestling superstar to undefeated college national champion.
Curry says he feels bad for the players, but he understands the university’s motivation: Colleges like Georgia State feel tremendous pressure to seize opportunities to enhance their status. As much as anything, he says, it was a play for prestige. “In America, and especially in sports, you’re not allowed an intelligent timeline,” he says.