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Eight seconds between life and death

April 28, 2023

Margarita Cabrera’s passion is bull riding, a very risky sport on animals that can weigh up to a ton. It’s a battle for survival, a tightrope walk between life and death. Eight seconds, that’s how long riders need to stay in their saddle for their scores to count. Margarita takes us on her exciting journey that sees her overcome fear and inspire others.

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The DW Sports Life show logo is seen next to a composite image of a male athlete in a wheelchair, a female athlete holding up a skateboard and another female athlete flexing her right biceps

Sports Life — Overcoming Challenges with Sports

Everything we know about life can be found in sports: Success and failure, euphoria and despair. Sports Life tells stories from across the globe, where sports drives personal growth and changes lives.