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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Chris Norton wins "Courage in Sports" 2011 Award



A Luther College football player suffered a broken neck and was told he had a 3% chance of ever walking again. Less than a year later he was standing. Rebecca Jarvis introduces Courage in Sports Award winner Chris Norton and his family, who speak of his remarkable recovery.

For those that missed today's Courage in Sports special, it will re-air several times this week on CBS Sports Network. Here's the schedule (all ET):

Sunday Nov. 13th @ 10:30pm
Monday Nov. 14th @ 7pm
Wednesday Nov. 16th @ 7pm

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YouTube Uploaded by mayoclinic on Oct 21, 2011

It wasn't supposed to happen. A freak accident during a college football game leaves a player paralyzed. Doctors gave him a 3-percent chance of regaining any movement in his arms or legs. But Chris Norton didn't let that stop him. With incredible perseverance, a positive attitude and the refusal to give up, Chris has made amazing progress. And he's still part of the football team, inspiring his teammate to be their best.

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