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Sportshour: The Real Miracle on Ice

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The Real Miracle on Ice

17/06/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - Sportshour, The Real Miracle on Ice

Craig Cunningham had his leg amputated, after suffering a heart attack on the ice.

Hear about Craig Cunningham's incredible recovery from a heart attack, the Olympics new sport and the revolution happening the America's Cup.

The Real Miracle on Ice
Craig Cunningham suffered a heart attack on the ice, just before the start of the national anthems at an AHL game. Whilst in hospital, Craig contracted an infection. In order to save his life, he had his leg amputated. Craig continues to recover but occasionally plays hockey thanks to an adapted prosthetic leg. He now works as a scout for the Arizona Coyotes.

Walking corpse syndrome to motor racing heaven 
Warren Mckinley suffered brain damage, after crashing his motorbike. The British Soldier was taken to Headley Court to recover but developed Cotard syndrome, a disease in which people believe that they have already died. Warren has recovered and now competes with other injured ex-servicemen in motorsport team called Team Brit. Their aim is to race in future editions of the Le Mans 24 hour race. 

Grinding, its more than just a dance move
Grinders are crew members that generate power for the boat. This year New Zealand ditched traditional arm grinders in favour of pedal grinders. So could we see Olympic champions Bradley Wiggins and Chris Hoy swapping sports? Matt Cormwell thinks they would be a great addition to the team.  

Three… it’s the magic number 
Three on three basketball or 3x3 to give its street name is a faster form of the sport. The game is associated with playgrounds and driveways but has recently joined the Olympic programme for Tokyo 2020. Jesper Jobse is the Netherlands captain; he has mixed feelings on the sports inclusion. 

The NFL start punished for his political view
In the NFL last season, quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the US national anthem in protest over the right of Black Americans. He has now become a free agent but can’t find a team for the upcoming season. We speak to Louis Moore a professor at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, who specialises in Black American history and sports history. Does he think Kaepernick regrets his decision?

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