Free Film Show - Cheetah - The Nelson Vails Story

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  • Nelson Vails' story is a triumph over almost insurmountable odds. Nelson the youngest of 10 children grew up in the Harlem projects and worked as a New York City bicycle messenger. Nicknamed "The Cheetah" because he was the fastest cat in the jungle, Nelson rode furiously while working, trained in Central Park after work and raced locally on weekends. In 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where he won the silver medal in the individual 1000-meter Match Sprints. Becoming a pioneer for the African-American cycling community, this documentary explores the beginnings of his life in Harlem and his impact on the future generation of cyclists worldwide. It follows the triumph of Nelson’s achievements with the sobering reality of what becomes of athletes after retirement. We see Nelson’s resurgence today as an advocate for recreational cycling and as a role model.
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Free Film Show - Cheetah - The Nelson Vails Story

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