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From the front line to the try line

From the front line to the try line

As a shivering and nervous new recruit to the British Army, Semesa Rokoduguni began to seriously question why he had left the tropical island of Fiji.

Ainslie's big boat ambition

Sailing hero's America's Cup challenge

Pioneering South African cyclist

From townships to Tour de France

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Human to Hero gets to the heart of what it takes to be a sporting star. The show explores the discipline, dedication and determination involved, as well as the sources of inspiration for the world's best athletes.

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Defying 'Point Break' cliches

'Beauty is a woman riding a wave'

Up next: Oldest runner

Human to Hero next meets Fauja Singh, an incredible 102-year-old athlete.

Nicknamed the "Turbaned Tornado," he is the world's oldest marathon runner -- his final race was earlier this year.

The great-great grandfather, who hails from the Indian state of Punjab but lives in London, still walks or jogs a 10-mile circuit every day.

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