The Gabby Franco story: Finding the American Dream through struggle (VIDEO)

By Scott Gara

There are few things that come to mind that are more American than an immigrant coming to this country to fulfill their dreams. After all, we are a nation built on the backs of immigrants. So when I went searching for my first biopic I wanted to tell a story of someone defying the odds. I wanted that classic American tale of someone coming to this country, looking to fulfill their dreams, and achieving them. When I first reached out to Gabby Franco, I knew a little bit about her backstory. What I didn’t know — and was about to find out — was that Franco’s story was one that required incredible mental toughness and discipline to survive here.
Gabby Franco warming up for a match in her new sport, USPSA (Photo: Mikon Haaksman)
Franco was born in Venezuela and grew up shooting air pistol, eventually earning herself a spot on the 2000 Olympic team. I knew air pistols existed before I met her, but I hadn’t known how much intense focus and discipline it takes to compete on an international level. She told me about her coaches, Otar and Guillermo, who taught her how to shoot like an Olympic athlete. Like

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