On this episode of "Storytellers with Darren Leach," host Darren Leach sits down with Sam Turner, a distinguished American hurdler renowned for his achievements in track and field. Turner, born on June 17, 1957, specialized in both the 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles. Throughout his career, he secured notable accolades, including a silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1977 Pacific Conference Games and a gold in the 110-meter hurdles at the 1981 edition of the same event. In 1983, Turner reached the finals in the 110-meter hurdles at the World Championships in Athletics, setting a personal best of 13.17 seconds that year. His personal record in the 400-meter hurdles stands at 49.04 seconds, achieved in 1978, which ranked him fifth globally at that time. Join Darren Leach as he delves into Turner's illustrious career, exploring the challenges and triumphs that defined his journey in athletics.