This AGT contestant retired from running when her husband had the accident, and found comfort in music.
, the judges were instantly captivated by the inspiring story she shared of her journey to the Olympics, and what brought her to the stage. Shevon began her running career as a track star in high school, ranking number three in New York State in the 400 meters in ninth grade. She set her sights on the Olympics, and competed in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics Games.
Jamie was also a two-time Olympian in the high jump, and when Shevon learned he slipped on one of his jumps and hit his head, she knew her life would change forever. Through tears, she explains seeing Jamie lying in the hospital for the first time, no longer able to move; doctors said he wouldn't be able to walk.
"I didn't want to be the person who stopped her career," Jamie said, but during this difficult time, Shevon found comfort in music. Here's a sneak peek of her touching audition performance, singing the song she wrote for Jamie."She had this other passion," Jamie said."Maybe that could be your new gold medal.", because Jamie said,"I would like the world to know that I married the woman storybooks talk about.
If you want to catch Shevon's performance and the rest of the auditions, tune in on Tuesday, June 30, on NBC at 8:00 P.M. ET. Shevon said in a recent Instagram post that you can see the outcome and an
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