EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Miracle That Never Should Have Happened
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In 1980, a ragtag group of college kids faced the Soviet hockey machine—a team that hadn't lost an Olympic game in 12 years. What happened next wasn't just the greatest upset in sports history; it was the moment when belief became more powerful than talent, and when 20 young Americans proved that impossible is just another word for inevitable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1980, a ragtag group of college kids faced the Soviet hockey machine—a team that hadn't lost an Olympic game in 12 years. What happened next wasn't just the greatest upset in sports history; it was the moment when belief became more powerful than talent, and when 20 young Americans proved that impossible is just another word for inevitable.
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