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Eight seconds between life and death

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April 28, 2023

Margarita Cabrera’s passion is bull riding, a very risky sport on animals that can weigh up to a ton. It’s a battle for survival, a tightrope walk between life and death. Eight seconds, that’s how long riders need to stay in their saddle for their scores to count. Margarita takes us on her exciting journey that sees her overcome fear and inspire others.

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Sports Life — Overcoming Challenges with Sports

Everything we know about life can be found in sports: Success and failure, euphoria and despair. Sports Life tells stories from across the globe, where sports drives personal growth and changes lives.

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