South Sudanese refugee recalls emotional journey from war child to Olympic athlete . Guor Mading Maker was one of 20,000 `` Lost Boys '' who were displaced during Sudan civil war . Granted asylum in U.S. Mading Maker revealed talent for distance running . I got into the Twin Cities Marathon ( in Minnesota ) . '' He won gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and is now a member of USA Track & Field team.
South Sudanese refugee recalls emotional journey from war child to Olympic athlete . Guor Mading Maker was one of 20,000 `` Lost Boys '' who were displaced during Sudan civil war . Granted asylum in U.S. Mading Maker revealed talent for distance running . He won gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and is now a member of USA Track & Field team.