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| Episode 117 December 26, 2006 |
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Uninsured
Returning to a segment that surprised many viewers last April, REAL
SPORTS host Bryant Gumbel takes an in-depth look into the sport of horse racing and
the lack of medical insurance for its riders. In horse racing, a jockey without medical
insurance is the equivalent of a NASCAR driver without a seatbelt. Yet for the men and
women who ride 1,200-pound thoroughbreds, a helmet is often the only coverage they
have, despite the fact that serious injuries are always possible. According to a study
published in the American Medical Association's journal, more than 6,500 injuries
occurred on the track between 1993 and 1996, nearly a fifth of them involving the head or
neck. With riders struggling to pay medical bills and gain the representation of their
guild's highest office, Jockey Guild members have accused the association's embattled
ex-president, Wayne Gertmanian, of mismanaging funds. Gertmanian has countered that
the blame lies elsewhere.
| Correspondent: Bryant Gumbel |
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| Producer: Michael Sullivan |
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