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Results tagged “overcomes”

Brian Banks overcomes adversity

April 4: DPS: Dan Patrick speaks with the Falcons' newly signed linebacker Brian Banks, and Banks talks about being arrested for a crime that he did not commit. (NBC Sports)DPS: Dan Patrick speaks with the Falcons' newly signed linebacker Brian Banks, and Banks talks about being arrested for a crime that he did not commit. (NBC Sports)

Wrestler overcomes hardship striving for Olympic dream

Aug. 8: Elena Pirozhkova spent seven years training 2,000 miles away from her home and now plans to give back to the family that sacrificed so much for her. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)Elena Pirozhkova spent seven years training 2,000 miles away from her home and now plans to give back to the family that sacrificed so much for her. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)

Amputee overcomes disability, inspires others

June 23: School principal Merlyna Adams survived a kidney stone that led to a life-threatening infection, but had to have both her hands and legs amputated. She has triumphantly recovered, and NBC's Amy Robach reports. School principal Merlyna Adams survived a kidney stone that led to a life-threatening infection, but had to have both her hands and legs amputated. She has triumphantly recovered, and NBC's Amy Robach reports. (TODAY)

Teen struck by friend's car overcomes obstacles

Dec. 16: TODAY correspondent Jenna Bush Hager profiles 17-year-old soccer star Kathleen McMahon, whose life was turned upside down when she was accidentally hit by a car. Her recovery and positive spirit have touched her friends, family and even some professional athletes.  Dec. 16: TODAY correspondent Jenna Bush Hager profiles 17-year-old soccer star Kathleen McMahon, whose life was turned upside down when she was accidentally hit by a car. Her recovery and positive spirit have touched her friends, family and even some professional athletes. 

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