Inspired By Sport | America’s Only Youth Prison Marathon Guides Inmates Towards a Better Future

July 9, 2020

Olympic long-distance runner Alexi Pappas travels back to the state of Oregon to meet five youth prison members as they rally around each other to complete the annual race.

About Inspired by Sport

In a new series ‘Inspired by Sport’, Olympic athletes invite viewers to experience how sports can positively change lives – as they witness first-hand the ‘transformative power of sport through community-based organizations.’ 

Each digital episode of Inspired by Sport features Olympians and elite athletes visiting sport programs and organizations that have effectively changed the landscape of their community tackling social issues through sports development. Episodes feature rock-climber Kyra Condie, Olympic Equestrian silver medallist Lucy Davis, Greek-American Olympian and long-distance runner Alexi Pappas, surfer Parker Coffin, and Great Britain's BMX cyclist Shanaze Reade.

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