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Rio Olympics: Rugby's Great Survivor

Jillion Potter is no ordinary rugby player, she has not only overcome a broken neck but she has also survived cancer. Now the United States Women’s Eagles star is heading to Rio to compete at the Olympics.

Potter reveals her extraordinary story to Sportshour's Sarah Mulkerrins and how she is now preparing for her next challenge in life, the Rio Olympics.

Photo: Jillion Potter celebrating the end of her cancer treatment with her wife Carol Fabrizio Credit @jillppotts on Twitter

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8 minutes