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201666 minGdocumentary

Destination: Team USA

201666 minGdocumentary

Five athletes compete for a spot on Team USA at the 2016 Olympics, facing challenges and personal trials along the way.

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Five athletes compete for a spot on Team USA at the 2016 Olympics, facing challenges and personal trials along the way.

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Adam Hootnickdirector

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Dartanyon Crockettcast

Andrea Dukecast

Abby Johnstoncast

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Five athletes compete to join Team USA at the 2016 Olympics.

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