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Human to Hero gets to the heart of what it takes to be a sporting star. The show explores the discipline, dedication and determination involved, as well as the sources of inspiration for the world's best athletes.

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Human to Hero next meets Asgeir Sigurgeirsson, a pistol shooter from Iceland.

He's a national record holder and has his sights set on international glory. With a name that means "Spear of the Gods" perhaps he was always destined to take aim at a career in sports.

"I've been the best in Iceland for several years now and I plan to keep it that way," he says.






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