All American Stories
2021 · The CW · 60 min · 1 season
S01E08 · Denise Korenek: The Fastest Human On A Bicycle
Wed, 31 Mar, 3:00 am
A cyclist lost her love for races, but her inner strength drove her to become the fastest woman on the planet.
About
All American Stories profiles eight athletes who overcame unimaginable obstacles in their relentless pursuit of greatness. Roth sits down with each athlete as they share their story, with additional insight and commentary by Paysinger, who triumphed over his own obstacles to make it to the NFL. Featured athletes include NFL linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, Paralympic Medalist Scout Basset, Olympic Gold Medalist Michelle Carter, Paralympic guide runner Jerome Avery, adventurer Colin O'Brady, cyclist Denise Muller Korenek, Paralympic cyclist Leo Rogers and Olympic runner Lopez Lomong.
Episodes
- E01
Azeez Al-Shaair: If Not Me, Then Who
Tue, 19 Jan· 60 minWhen NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair's house burned down, football gave him a chance to rebuild his life.
- E02
Michelle Carter: Strength & Beauty
Tue, 19 Jan· 60 minMichelle Carter is the first American female to win Olympic Gold in shot put...and she almost walked away from it all.
- E03
Colin O'Brady: Finding Your Everest
Tue, 19 Jan· 60 minColin O'Brady was told hed never walk again. Then he became the first person to complete a solo trek across Antarctica.
- E04
Scout Bassett: Getting to the Starting Line
Tue, 19 Jan· 60 minScout Bassett lost her leg but found her calling in becoming a Paralympic runner.
- E05
Jerome Avery: Success Through Selflessness
Wed, 31 Mar· 60 minWhen one door closed for Jerome Avery, another opened when he became a guide runner for the Paralympics.
- E06
Lopez Lomong: Running For My Life
Wed, 31 Mar· 60 minLopez Lomong went from running for his life in Sudan to racing in the Olympics.
- E07
Leo Rodgers: What The Bike Can Bring
Wed, 31 Mar· 60 minLeo Rodgers lost his leg, but not his love for riding bikes. And then the medals came rolling in...
- E08
Denise Korenek: The Fastest Human On A Bicycle
Wed, 31 Mar· 60 minA cyclist lost her love for races, but her inner strength drove her to become the fastest woman on the planet.
Cast
Yogi Roth
Host
Spencer Paysinger
Host