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Robert "Bob" Champion MBE (born 4 June 1948) is a English former jump jockey who won the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti. His triumph was made into a film Champions, with John Hurt portraying Champion. The film is based on Champion's book Champions Story, which he wrote with close friend and racing journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Powell.
Champion was born in Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland, England. At the height of his career as a jockey, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July 1979. He was treated with an orchidectomy and with the chemotherapeutic drugs bleomycin, vinblastine and cisplatin, and also had an exploratory operation to identify cancer in his lymph nodes. His victory on Aldaniti was viewed by many as a great triumph, following his previous adversity. Their victory earned them that year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year Team Award and was chosen as one of the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments by Channel 4 viewers in 2002.
Other major races that Champion won during his career include the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup and the Whitbread Trial Chase. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1982 Queen's Birthday Honours. In 1983 he formed the Bob Champion Cancer Trust, which has raised millions of pounds for cancer research. He retired from training horses in 1999.
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Actors: Camillo Teti (director), Camillo Teti (producer), Camillo Teti (writer), Olga Pehar (writer), Franco Letti (editor), Gian Paolo Brugnoli (writer), Gian Paolo Brugnoli (producer), Héctor Álvarez (actor), Enrico Topel (composer), Asheley Sher Shannon (actress), Gregory Badgewell (actor), Mathew Coffmann (actor), Nicolas Coffmann (actor), Jesse Dann (actor), Raymond Richard (actor),
Plot: An alien starship commanded by a robot Jay Seven, shipwrecks on earth. Jay Seven is helped in going back to his planet by a twelve year old boy, Bob. When Bob goes back to earth he finds out that five years have elapsed and he has to adjust himself to the new reality.
Keywords: independent-filmActors: Edward Woodward (actor), John Hurt (actor), Geoff Freeman (miscellaneous crew), Kirstie Alley (actress), Carl Davis (composer), Alison Steadman (actress), Julie Adams (actress), Ben Johnson (actor), Edwin Richfield (actor), Richard Leech (actor), Michael Byrne (actor), Judy Parfitt (actress), John Irvin (director), Mark Burns (actor), Nikki Clapp (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: The true story of Bob Champion, a British steeple chase jockey who, in the late 1970s, was diagnosed with cancer. Rather than succumb to the disease, however, Bob stages a miraculous recovery and goes on to win the 1981 Grand National steeple chase on the horse Aldaniti.
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Number 61 from the channel 4 show 100 Greatest Sporting Moments,English jump jockey Bob Champion made headlines in 1981 when he recovered from testicular cancer to reach the pinnacle of his sport. Champion had been diagnosed with the disease in 1979 but he bounced back two years later when he rode Aldaniti - who had also recovered from a career-threatening injury - to Grand National success. Champion then went onto further success in the Hennessey Cognac Gold Cup and the Whitbread Trial Chase, was made an MBE and saw his story committed to celluloid in the film Champion, which starred John Hurt and Aldaniti himself.
Bob Champion jump jockey was diagnosed with cancer in 1979 , unlikely to survive he continued to dream of riding Aldaniti to victory in the Grand National. He watched that dream die on the racecourse , broken down so badly the vets wanted to put Aldaniti to sleep , the owners wouldnt hear of it , In a remarkable true story both Bob Champion and Aldaniti not only survived came back they went on to Win the 1981 Grand National , The Bob Champion cancer trust has raised millions and is still going strong . Josh Gifford trainer and the owners never went back on their word to let him ride even when it seemed impossible , people think racing is posh racing is this or that racing is blood sweat and tears only the top five percent are rich the rest of us struggle and bread and butter jockeys...
For Katiehorseeventers comp, we had to make a trailer of a horse film. I chose one you may not of heard of called Champions is recreates the real story of jockey Bob Champion overcoming cancer, and his horse aldaniti overcoming a breakdown. And then they won the Grand National =D So hope you enjoy this trailer as I enjoyed making it and I really appreciate any comments and ratings =D AND NEARLY 200 SUBSCRIBERS :O Thanks alot guys, results up tomorrow for my comp just waiting for one more entry which is on it's way =D xxx HONOURS =D #31 - Top Favourited (Today) - Pets & Animals #17 - Most Discussed (Today) - Pets & Animals #86 - Most Discussed (Today) - Pets & Animals - Global #94 - Most Viewed (Today) - Pets & Animals - New Zealand #22 - Top Favourited (Today) - Pets & Animal...
http://www.bigredbook.info/bob_champion.html Grand National jump jockey Bob Champion recalls his experience of This Is Your Life.
Jonathan Doidge interviewing 1981 Grand National-winning jockey Bob Champion at Wetherby
Former jockey Bob Champion says the death of Katie Walsh's mount Battlefront on the opening day of the Aintree Festival is "one of those unfortunate things". The 11-year-old, trained by Walsh's father Ted and owned by her mother Helen, collapsed and died after being pulled up at the 11th fence of the The Fox Hunters' Chase, the big race for amateur jockeys. Walsh is due to ride Seabass in Saturday's Grand National. She rode the same horse to third place last year but Champion believes she will "have a harder job" this time out. Walsh's brother, champion jockey Ruby Walsh, will ride On His Own trained by Willie Mullins.
Legendary jockey, Bob Champion, stopped by at Betfred's store in Manchester to show off the John Smiths' Grand National trophy and talk tips and memories from his famous victory. (http://www.betfred.com/ ). In a wide ranging interview, he told us about how he came to be on the winning horse, Aldaniti back in 1981 and his battle with testicular cancer just a few years before.
These are the very first 2 grade 1 wins by bob my bred filly.
The true story of Bob Champion, a British steeple chase jockey who, in the late 1970s, was diagnosed with cancer... A true story [International]
This is part 1-2 of the FAMU story/interview that ESPN showed March 25, 2012, reported by T.J. Quinn and the live interviews done by Bob Ley. The investigative story went into the Culture of Hazing in the FAMU Marching 100 Band. Drum major, Robert Champion, was brutally beaten and killed in November, 2011. Thanks to ESPN and their show Outside the Lines for interviewing the Executive Director of HazingPrevention.Org, Tracy Maxwell. To see more about the story go to this link: http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/page/FAMU-hazing/culture-hazing-florida-university-band-members-continued-years To learn more about HazingPrevention.Org go to our website: http://www.hazingprevention.org/
john hurt who played Bob Champion in the film champions tells the story of a man who beat cancer and 20 months later won the Grand National. One of the greatest comebacks of all time.
Mila J premieres her new track "Champion" at Power 106 Power 106 YouTube Channel: Subscribe Now - http://bit.ly/17Rrvxu For more exclusive interviews visit: Power 106 Website - http://bit.ly/THwnRX Find Power 106: Facebook - http://bit.ly/TjOLyl Twitter - http://bit.ly/12eZ0t2 Stream Power 106 - Where Hip Hop Lives: Listen Live - http://bit.ly/T0chlq
Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack sit-down interview Bob Babbitt . Check out more 2010 coverage at http://triathlon.competitor.com/ironman-kona-hawaii-2010-world-championship-triathlon-coverage
Meb Keflezighi is about two months removed from one of the most important marathon wins in U.S. history in Boston. He took time out from his jam packed schedule to join me for a live Q&A; in front of a packed house with the Tri Club of San Diego. We went through Meb's life and all I can tell you is that at the end of the hour long chat, the crowd erupted with a spontaneous standing ovation. Forget Dos Equis. Meb is definitely the most interesting man in the world.
Subscribe for more Sam Roberts on YouTube- http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=notsam Get Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast free on Stitcher, notsam.com, or subscribe on iTunes here- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-roberts-wrestling-podcast/id934576040?mt=2 Sam Roberts talks to Bob Backlund on Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast, about entering pro wrestling, training, hard work, being champion, and more. For more Sam visit notsam.com and @notsam on twitter
Bob Rittberger won the 2010 Met Open in a playoff at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.
Tommo visits Bob Champion, who beat cancer and scored an amazing triumph aboard Aldaniti in 1981 in the Grand National. ------------------------------------------ Don't miss out on all of the latest action, keep up to date on our social media channels for breaking news, competitions and prize giveaways. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AtTheRaces Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AtTheRaces Google+: https://plus.google.com/+attheraces Get all the latest betting news, offers and odds at http://www.attheraces.com/
Bob champion exhibit
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In this clip we join four times World Champion Bob Nudd MBE, for a look at river fishing.
The true story of Bob Champion, a British steeple chase jockey who, in the late 1970s, was diagnosed with cancer. Rather than succumb to the disease, however, Bob stages a miraculous recovery and goes on to win the 1981 Grand National steeple chase on the horse Aldaniti.
De l'installation de champion ! :) Embarque dans LA série modée sur Minecraft avec Fanta et Bob ! 140+ Mods !! Le plaisir des RPGs et de la Science Fiction en une seule aventure. On va se marrer, découvrir, apprendre et faire n'importe quoi, c'est garanti ! Pensez à votre like pour nous soutenir ! Follow nous partout ! https://twitter.com/TheFantasio974 https://twitter.com/Roilennon http://www.twitch.tv/fantabobshow https://www.youtube.com/fantabobgames Remerciements : Notre éternelle admiration et reconnaissance à Tomycase qui a fait cette miniature : http://tomycase.deviantart.com/ https://twitter.com/TomycaseM
Former World Champion Bob Anderson faces Former 5 Times World Champion Eric Bristow in the 2008 Betfred League Of Legends at The Spa, Bridlington. The full match plus interviews. Anderson 78.78 Bristow 65.16
Documentary focusing on heavyweight boxing champions from 1882 to 1929
Professor Nutt is one of the world experts in addiction and treatment. It was great to have such an animated and passionate speaker talk at our forum. He is, again, controversial. Recorded at The Complex Needs Carers’ Forum, The Bob Champion Centre, Norwich on 13th January 2015 http://www.nsft.nhs.uk
[Intro: Ron Browz]
Ether boy!!!! Hey!!!!
[Chorus: Ron Browz]
How we ball in the club I know you hate it
Mami dancin on the floor all like she naked
When she lay down with you I know she fake it
All the girls give it to me I ain't gotta take it
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! Pop champagne!
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! Pop champagne!
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! We pop champagne!
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! We pop champagne!
[Verse 1: Ron Browz]
We need more bottles tell ma hurry up
Tell 'em Ron Browz here hottest in America
Gimme sixteen bars and you know I tear it up
Know it's me when you see this fur in your area
And she call me all night cause you can get it up
On my neck on my wrist everything is litted up
Drinkin bottles of that Clique 'till I spit it up
Only get one life so you gotta live it up
(HEY!!!) If you in the things I'm in
Shorty we can be friends, shorty we can be friends
Right now, I wanna see you dance, see you dance
I wanna see you dance, see you dance
I wanna see you dance, see you dance
I wanna see you dance, see you dance
[Verse 2: Jim Jones (*Ron Browz)]
When I go to the dealer you know I cop that (What's that?)
Brand new 'rarri and the roof drop back (The 60)
Came through Harlem like the Rooftop back (AIYYO!!!)
Money in the bank man you know don't stop that (Stop that stop that stop that!!!)
(*OHHHHHHHH!!!!!) Now we tryin to get up in the club
(*OHHHHHHHH!!!!!) Try to tell me no cause I'm rollin with the thugs
(We got money bitch!!!) Until I flash a couple of dollars (Yep!)
Tell 'em we only want tables and we buyin out the bottles
(*OHHHHHHHH!!!!!) Y'all know the order
Tell 'em ten Rose's and a few cold waters (Right!!!)
Only Petron and a couple of lemons (Let's go)
Ten thousand dollars stuffed up in the denims (What else)
We standin on couches, a couple of women (Hey baby)
We was ballin hard it was just the ninth inning (Early)
He told shorty we could be friends (Yep)
And your friends could meet with my friends (What else)
And we could do this on the weekend or on the weekday
We could do this on the freeway and get in the freak way
SHIT!!! We could get in on three way (Oh)
Blackberry two way, souped up cars on the thruway (Yep)
We superstars no Lupe, we could do this like a duet
But y'all be the singers on the mic, wait let me dim the lights
This was in the car while I was stoppin at the light
[Chorus: Ron Browz]
How we ball in the club I know you hate it
Mami dancin on the floor all like she naked
When she lay down with you I know she fake it
All the girls give it to me I ain't gotta take it
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! Pop champagne!
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! Pop champagne!
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! We pop champagne!
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! We pop champagne!
[Verse 3: Juelz Santana]
Baby I wanna see you work (Go) See you dance (Go)
Without no shirt, without those pants
Pop champagne ain't a damn thing change
Spray it in the air make it champagne rain
Buckets of ice keep the champagne cool
Mami got a body see that damn thing move
It's no sex in the champagne room
Says who? Baby I'll break all rules
Bring it here and I'll break off you
She see me in V.I.P. and wanna break on through
When she with you she lyin but she fake it
When she with me she like it she never fake it
[Bridge: Ron Browz]
I wanna see you dance, see you dance
I wanna see you dance, see you dance
I wanna see you dance, see you dance
I wanna see you dance, see you dance
[Chorus: Ron Browz]
How we ball in the club I know you hate it
Mami dancin on the floor all like she naked
When she lay down with you I know she fake it
All the girls give it to me I ain't gotta take it
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! Pop champagne!
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! Pop champagne!
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! We pop champagne!
OHHHHHHHH!!!!! We pop champagne!