Even from a young age, Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian was athletic, but when she out-threw her high school coach at shot put, she knew that this passion could be turned into a profession. This year, Jazmine broke ground as pilot of the first Jamaican female bobsled team in PyeongChang, and in doing so, set a precedent for her island nation, and sparked an important conversation about representation.

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Eric had been treading a solitary path, until a bleak prognosis changed everything. He found himself forging a unique bond with a four-legged friend who little did he know, would ultimately save his life.

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Row Smith had a mountain to climb. Quite literally. And for a fair-weather climber, it would be no mean feat. But when a trip of a lifetime turns to tragedy, overcoming altitude sickness and exhaustion would be the last thing on her mind.

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For Keith y Glo (Keith the Coal), home is Penygroes, a small mining community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. A coal man, a family man, a Welshman, Keith thought he knew his place in the world. But while retracing his family history, Keith discovered a secret that would change his whole identity and take him halfway across the world.

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They say laughter is the best medicine, and no one knows that more than Chris McCausland. After a career shift and a stint of unemployment, Chris found himself in a pub, in Balham, signing up for a gig. But stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight was only the beginning for this stand-up comedian.

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Love at first sight doesn't come more unexpected than that of Emmy and Vic. Whilst on a visit to Amsterdam, Emmy's life was completely changed by one serendipitous moment, an undeniable spark and a very unlikely prince.

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Feeling blue was a sensation Scott Rutherford knew all too well. Looking blue too. For a boy with a bad heart, this was just part and parcel of his condition. To Scott, a change of heart was a matter of life and death.

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Starting a new job can be daunting. And for Klara Dollan, this was no exception. But when her first day took an unexpected turn, Klara soon found herself having to push on through in the most extraordinary of circumstances... and with life changing consequences.

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Introducing First Days, a new true story series in collaboration with Primark, where we hear from people like you and me about the moments that changed everything. Tune in to the first episode, out on the 11th September 2018.

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