Over the Hurdle
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Alvin is your average 15 year old athlete. He was a track star in school but when tragedy strikes he is unable to play and has to quit the team, but he doesn't give up. He has to find a way to race again and beat a new challenger in a track race but will he jump over the hurdle and avoid all obstacles or will his dreams be crushed?
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