Amazing Americans Podcast: Recent Episodes

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“Amazing Americans” is hosted by Jerry Schemmel and airs Saturday mornings on Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan from 8:00am-9:00am. Each week, Jerry Schemmel interviews different personalities from the world of sports who have incredible stories of inspiration. Athletes, coaches, broadcasters, all types of people from different areas of the sports community join Jerry to share their stories. 

Jerry Schemmel is one of the most recognizable broadcasting voices in Denver sports history, spending 10 seasons as the radio play-by-play voice of the Colorado Rockies. Prior to that, Schemmel was the radio and television voice of the Denver Nuggets for 18 years. Jerry is a survivor of the United Airlines Flight 232 that crashed in 1989 and took the lives of 112 people. Jerry chronicled this experience in the 1996 book, “Chosen to Live.” An avid bicyclist, Jerry rode across the country twice to raise funds for Colorado Children’s Hospital and HaitiChildren. He also spent the 2009 season as head baseball coach at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

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He was born with both Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, yet he has become a champion triathlete. And he does it all, these days, for other challenged athletes. Harvey Dawkins is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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Motivated to help handicap kids, he started guiding them through triathlons. 12 years later, he has changed the lives of hundreds of young people.  Dennis Vanderheiden is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He went from college football All-American, to War Hero, to NFL star. The ​incomparable Chad Hennings is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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When he retired from his law practice, he decided to get adventurous. Adventurous, as in becoming the oldest American, at age 78, to climb Mt. Everest. Bill Burke is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He was a star football player for the CU Buffs, but later his life was shattered with the tragic death of his daughter. Barry Remington is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He is a former champion triathlete and today, he is dedicating his life to helping disabled athletes become champions. The head of the Challenged Athletes Foundation, Bob Babbitt, is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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After a horrible car accident shattered his life, a former University of Colorado Quarterback is finding joy and meaning, today, coaching high school baseball. John Hessler is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He survived four separate bouts with cancer and then a heart transplant. But then, he became the first heart transplant recipient to tackle the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. Kyle Garlett is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He had no intention of ever playing college basketball. But he was spotted at an intramural game, invited to be on the team, and then became one of the best players ever at Colorado State. Adam Nigon is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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She is the greatest ultra distance swimmer in history. But perhaps her greatest victory is beating cancer. Sarah Thomas is this week's guest on Amazing Americans

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She was an aspiring athlete and a freshman All-American volleyball player. But she quit the game and fell into a nearly 20 year battle with drugs and alcohol. Today she is clean and sober - and helping others with the same addictions. Micah Smith is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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She is one of the best senior level cyclists in history. She owns three world records. But perhaps most impressive is her work with cancer victims. Julie Lyons is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He was one of the premier running backs in the NFL. In the prime of his career, at age 28, he walked away from the game. And for a very good reason. Napoleon Kauffman is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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After his son died in a plane crash, he got on his bicycle and made some incredible discoveries. The Executive Director of the College Football Playoff, Bill Hancock, is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He is known as the greatest college basketball coach of all time. Among his many accomplishments are an incredible eight national championships in a span of 10 seasons. As told by a family member, John Wooden's story is featured on this week's edition of Amazing Americans. 

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He was a champion MMA Fighter - but gave it all up to help dig water wells in Africa for the poorest if the poor. Justin Wren is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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He is the greatest marathoner in American history. He won the Boston Marathon four times and the New York City Marathon four times. No one else has even come close. Running legend Bill Rodgers is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He was one of the best MLB umpires ever. He got thousands of calls right, but everyone seems to remember one call he got wrong. And almost no one seems to remember a life he saved before a game. Jim Joyce is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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On a dare from her brother, she climbed Mount Everest. But she didn't stop, becoming one of the greatest female mountain climbers in history. Kim Hess is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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He is a former college basketball player who traded his sports life for one of giving hope to the very hopeless. Bryan Sederwall is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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She is one of the most iconic female sports figures in American history. She was an Olympian at age 13 and gold medalist at 17. She then went on to a 40 year sportscasting career. The timeless Donna De Varona is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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She had surgery to fix a hole in her heart - and then survived a horrible bike accident. She recovered from both and went on to set no fewer than 11 cycling world records. Amanda Coker is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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Cancer took his left arm and his NFL career but he refused to let it take his incredible zest for life. Former Philadelphia Eagle Kevin Reilly is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He found himself obese and in poor health, when he began a running program. It led to his completing one of the world's most challenging athletic endeavors. Jason Cohen is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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She is one of the greatest athletes in U.S. history - the only American woman to win an Olympic medal in both the Summer Games and the Winter Games. Lauryn Williams is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He was one of America's very best college Rugby players when he was completely paralyzed in the national championship match and told he would never walk again. He didn't listen. Robert Paylor is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He was an extremely successful ultra distance runner until a massive heart attack appeared to take his life, but when they went to pull the plug he was still functioning. Now, he is running again. Jeremiah Galyon is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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He has almost 1,200 NBA coaching wins, but perhaps most impressive is his 3-0 record against cancer. George Karl is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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After being diagnosed with MS, he is doing something extraordinary for other MS victims. Gene Caffrey is this week's guest on Amazing Americans....

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He's a professional soccer player who had his career interrupted - with a massive heart attack. Drew Beckie tells his incredible story of survival - and comeback - as this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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Like so many other riders, he was caught in professional cycling's doping scandal. Now he is spending the rest of his life paying for his cycling sins. Tyler Hamilton is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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To help deal with the grief from the death of her teenage son, she took up cycling and then became the greatest American female masters cyclist in history. The incredibly brave and inspiring Nancy Guth is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He was one of the top middle distance runners in the country - a great bet to make the U.S . Olympic team until his life was forever changed by a hit and run driver. Steve Heidenreich is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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On a whim, she walked on to her college rowing team. And then became one of the most multi-faceted and successful endurance athletes in the world. Jennifer Strong is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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It's an impressive feat to climb Mt. Everest, but it's extraordinary to do at age 13. Jordan Romero is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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At the age of 20, he went from 20/20 vision to being legally blind. But two years after that, he became a world champion golfer.  Jeremy Poincenot is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He is considered the greatest fan in the history of Purdue University Basketball. He's also a Holocaust survivor. Mickey Kor's story, as told by his son, is featured this week on Amazing Americans. 

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After failing twice attempting to finish the Race Across America, he made it on his third attempt and made cycling history. Colorado resident Eric Newsholme is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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After his career in the NFL, he decided not to live the typical retired life. Instead, he became a mountain climber. And one of the best in the world. Mark Pattison is Jerry Schemmel's guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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Despite the race director attacking her on the course, she completed the race, becoming the first woman to officially finish the Boston Marathon. And opened the door for millions of female runners. Katherine Switzer is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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As a world class triathlete in the 1980's, he treasured the thrill of competing in the sport and is now spending the rest of his life helping the physically challenged do the same thing. Bob Babbitt is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He became a star as an MMA and UFC fighter. But after a six year battle with substance abuse, he found his purpose in one of the poorest countries in the world. Justin Wren is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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What has always been known is that he is one of America's greatest distance runners. But what hasn't been known, until now, is the dark childhood at the hands of a brutally abusive father. Frank Shorter is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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It is the ultimate story of brotherly love. One brother is completely disabled, but the two of them together are athletic champions. Kyle & Brent Pease are this week's guests on Amazing Americans. 

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11 years ago, she rowed her boat, solo, across the Atlantic Ocean. And she was just 19 years old. Katie Spotz is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He was born in Iran to Muslim parents, but his incredible journey has taken him to college football player, to team Chaplain for the Denver Broncos. Reza Zeday is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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She is the first American to row a boat solo across the Atlantic Ocean and today she is a University President. The incredible Tori McClure is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He is one of the greatest endurance swimmers in American history. And every event, every stroke, is done for sick children. Darren Miller is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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When his star athlete son passed away from substance abuse, he dedicated his life to keeping others from the same fate. Bob Chillemi is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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She is considered the greatest female endurance athlete in American history, but perhaps her greatest accomplishment is finding her father's burial site in Vietnam. Rebecca Rusch is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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A diving accident paralyzed him - but wouldn't stop him from maneuvering his wheelchair across the United States. Former All American football player Janni Kouri is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He lost his arm in an accident as a teenager, but it never stopped him from becoming one of this county's best endurance athletes. Willie Stewart is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He is generally considered the greatest basketball coach in American history. No coach has even come close to his 10 National Championships. But perhaps his greatest legacy is the impact he has on people. The legendary John Wooden is the subject of this week's Amazing Americans, as Jerry Schemmel is joined by Wooden historian Craig Impleman. 

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He went from African refugee, to American citizen, to Boston Marathon Champion. Meb Keflezigi is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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After his son died in a plane crash, he got on his bicycle and made some incredible discoveries. The Executive Director of the College Football Playoff, Bill Hancock, is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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A heart transplant recipient, he road his bicycle all the way across America to meet the mother of the man whose heart saved his life. Mike Cohen is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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After being lost in a blizzard for two days, he lost both feet from frostbite. But it never stopped him from becoming a champion marathoner. Marko Cheseto is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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He went from college football All-American, to war hero, to NFL Star. Chad Hennings is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He had 15 surgeries by the time he was five years old. The 16th amputated both legs above the knee. He then became one the greatest athletes in Paralympic history. Rudy Garcia Tolson is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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He overcame tremendous odds to play 15 years in the NFL, but what he has overcome off the field in his life might be even more impressive. The Fan's own Brandon Stokley is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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When a former pro cyclist realized there were no bike shops in the entire Navajo Nation, he did something about it in an extraordinary way. Scott Nydam is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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It started with a couple beers on the road, as an NFL scout, to pass the time. But it turned into raging alcoholism. And after a night, seven years ago, when he nearly lost everything, his life has completely changed. Former college football star and former Denver Broncos Director of Player Personnel Matt Russell is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He overcame homelessness and a double-leg amputation to become a swimming and triathlon record holder. Roderick Sewell is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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Nearly every professional golfer grows up in warm weather, on country clubs and with swing coaches. But he grew up in a cold climate, on a 9 hole public course that he mowed himself... with sand greens. PGA golfer Tom Byrum is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He set a world record in the Ironman Triathlon for a visually impaired competitor and he says it was impossible without his incredible guide. Eric Mancer and Matt Smith are this week's guests on Amazing Americans.

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When we consider the greatest athletes in American history, we might be wise to include a certain 73-year-old, record-setting cyclist and triathlete. John Howard is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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Despite being physically attacked on the course by the race director, she went on to become the first female to officially finish the Boston Marathon and opened the running door for millions of other women. Kathrine Switzer is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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He decided he was going to be adventurous in retirement. But nobody expected him to climb Mt. Everest. Not at age 78. Bill Burke is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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A former college football player and track star, he lost a son, born premature, at just 33 days old. And what he has done since then, for parents going through the same thing, is truly remarkable. Ryan Ledger is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He overcame a dark and extremely troubled youth, including being homeless and incarcerated, to become an NFL star. Orlando Franklin tells his almost impossible story this week on Amazing Americans.

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When he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, he was told he would not live past his mid 20's. He not only did that but formed a pro cycling team made up entirely of Type 1 diabetics and they are rocking the cycling world! The remarkable Phil Sutherland is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He found a passion for the sport of triathlon - and became a world class triathlete.  Then he dedicated the rest of his life to helping challenged athletes find that same passion. Bob Babbitt is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He was a college basketball player and coach. But he gave up the sport to move to the most dangerous places in America, to give hope to the absolute hopeless. Bryan Sederwall is this week's guest on Amazing Americans

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He was willing to go to the most dangerous places in the world. And use the sport of basketball to bring people together. Brendan Tuohey is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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When his childhood buddy got cancer and then had a leg amputated, this man refused to sit back and do nothing. He decided to swim. After $85 million raised and donated to cancer research, he's still at it. And has inspired thousands of others to join him!! Matt Vossler is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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What started as a dare from her brother turned into one of the greatest accomplishments in mountain climbing history. And she's not done yet! The remarkable Kim Hess is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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His mother was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer when he was still playing in the NFL. After given six months to live, she fought a six YEAR battle with the disease. And after she passed away last spring, he did something extraordinary in her honor.  On his bicycle! Former NFL Offensive Lineman, and the 104.3 The Fan's own, Tyler Polumbus is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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She was one of America's most exciting and charismatic young triathletes, until she suffered a near fatal accident during a race. She was all ready to retire. Until she thought about all those African American children. The incredibly resilient and inspiring Sika Henry is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He found tremendous success as an MMA and UFC heavyweight fighter, but after a six year battle with substance abuse, he found his purpose in a highly remote African village, empowering some of the most forgotten people in the world. The remarkable Justin Wren is the guest on this week's Amazing Americans.

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We know him as one of the greatest distance runners in American history. His marathon win at the 1972 Olympics in Munich remains one of the greatest triumphs in U.S. Olympic history, but what so many don't know about him is the dark, nightmarish childhood he endured at the hands of a brutally abusive father. The legendary Frank Shorter is this week's guest on Amazing Americans. 

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He spent 33 years as a college basketball coach and has the 12th most wins in NCAA history. But he might best be known for the unprecedented academic success of his players. Rick Byrd is this week's guest on Amazing Americans.

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He had the opportunity to turn professional in not one sport, but three. But he turned it all down for the chance to follow his passion and his dream. And in the process, he became America's most inspirational personal trainer. Pat Gillis is the guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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Unable to hold off retinal cancer any longer, he had both eyes surgically removed at age 12. But being blind would not stop him from living his dream of being a USC Trojan football player. The remarkable Jake Olson joins Jerry Schemmel on Amazing Americans.

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He spent 20 years in the NHL as a coach and scout and found nothing but success. But the pressure he put on himself to thrive, turned out to be his downfall. And now he spends his days uniquely helping others who made the same mistakes. Scott Masters is Jerry Schemmel's guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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She was a bit of rebellious teen, with no clear direction in her life. Until a motorcycle accident, which she barely survived, left her a parapalegic. The same motorcycle accident that led her to become one of the greatest wheelchair basketball players in U.S. history. Megan Blunk is Jerry Schemmel's guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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After being declared legally blind as a 12 year old, he wrestled not only with living in a dark world, but with the mental challenges that came along with it. Then he discovered endurance sports. 15 world records later, he is still at it. Jason Romero is Jerry Schemmel's guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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He was favored to win an Olympic Gold Medal in speedskating. But on the morning if his race, he found out his sister had passed away from leukemia. He fell in that race and was disqualified. But in his fourth and last Olympics, he finally won that gold medal. Dan Jansen is Jerry Schemmel's guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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She was one of America's great young skiers. A talented, up and coming dynamo, poised to be America's next Olympic star until a tragic acciddent made her a parapalygic. But then the comeback began - and ended with a gold medal in a completely different sport. Muffy Davis is Jerry Schemmel's guest this week on Amazing Amerians

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The tragic death of two brothers led to one of the best youth baseball facilities in America. Kent and Bambi Dixey join Jerry Schemmel on Amazing Americans, presented by Colorado Roofing Solutions.

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At age sixty, she weighed three-hundred-thirty pounds. Two years and two hundred points later, she’s a triathlon champion. Sue Reynolds joins Jerry Schemmel on Amazing Americans, presented by Colorado Roofing Solutions.

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Imagine having the same job, with the same employer, for 48 straight years. There is an an NBA play-by-play announcer that has done just that. One team. One voice. 48 straight seasons. And he has done it with passion, class and dignity. Phoenix Suns legendary announcer Al McCoy is Jerry Schemmel's guest this week on Amazing Americans.​

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Many refer to him as the Michael Jordan of his time. He was a cyclist and the very first African American to win a world championship in any sport. He set new fewer than six world cycling records. But perhaps his greatest accomplishment was overcoming relentless racism. Major Taylor, featured posthumously, is Jerry Schemmel's guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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After battling personal demons, the birth of his special-needs daughter changed everything… Former Rockies skipper Clint Hurdle joins Jerry Schemmel this week on Amazing Americans, presented by Colorado Roofing Solutions

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One of America’s best young cyclists has nowhere to race. Colorado native Gage Hecht joins Jerry Schemmel this week on Amazing Americans, presented by Colorado Roofing Solutions.

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His was one of the greatest comebacks in the history of professional sports. He made his Major League debut at age 35. A hit movie, The Rookie, was made about his story. But the comeback he has made in his personal life since the film might be even more impressive. Jim Morris is Jerry Schemmel's guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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He was born blind. But blindness has never stopped him from being a successful athlete and sportscaster. And blindness certainly has not prevented him from helping others with similar challenges. Bryce Weiler is my guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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She is generally considered the best ultra distance swimmer in the world and last year she did something no person, male or female, has ever done. She swam the English Channel... four consecutive times. Plus, she did it all less than two years after a cancer diagnosis. Sarah Thomas is my guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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He had a long and very successful broadcast production career. Along with collegiate events and the Olympics, he was the TV Director for the Texas Rangers for 37 years. He won multiple Emmys for his work. But today, he is known more for his writing prowess than his broadcasting career. He is the author of five books. The broadcast career is over but the passion for writing continues. A passion driven, in part, by the death of his daughter. Dave Burchett is my guest this week on Amazing Americans.

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He survived cancer… twice. He underwent numerous surgeries and even had a lung removed. After that he climbed Mount Everest. Colorado’s own Sean Swarner joins Jerry Schemmel this week on Amazing Americans.

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He was in the prime of Major League Baseball career when he received the diagnosis: cancer in his pitching arm. He had surgery to remove a tumor and his comeback started. Less than a year later, he was back in the big leagues with a brilliantly pitched game. But what happened next is something no one could ever have imagined.

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He was a talented, experienced and passionate rock climber until one day in Rocky Mountain National Park, when miscommunication with a climbing partner changed his life. He fell 105 feet and miraculously survived. There were more than a dozen broken bones, including feet and ankles that literally exploded. Months later, a decision was made to amputate a leg. But he came back, and today he is considered the best para-climber in the world.   

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Scott Linebrink joins Jerry Schemmel on this week's edition of Amazing Americans. 

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