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World Service,19 Dec 2024,40 mins

The champion wrestler who defied all odds

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Champion wrestler Anthony Robles was always a sporty kid. He was born with one leg but refused a prosthetic as it slowed him down. When he discovered wrestling at high school in America, he saw the chance to compete with the very best. His mother Judy was at every single match and together they tell the story of his extraordinary rise through one of the toughest sports. Now a film has been made about Anthony and Judy Robles' lives called Unstoppable. Presenter: Mobeen Azhar Producer: Helen Fitzhenry Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 (Photo: Anthony Robles in his 2011 championship match. Credit: Tony Rotundo courtesy of Prime Video)

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