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2 weeks agoWhat Paralympian Monster Mike Schultz Packs to Race Down the Mountain
When he was 27, snow cross racer Mike Schultz (who got the nickname "Monster Mike" because of his renowned fearlessness) drifted off course in a race, flew off his snowmobile, and obliterated his knee. It required multiple surgeries and multiple days in a coma to save his life. Ultimately, his medical team had to amputate his leg.
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fromSnowBrains
1 month agoParalympic Athletes and Wounded Veterans to Participate in Hartford Ski Spectacular at Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO - SnowBrains
The Hartford Ski Spectacular gathers over 800 adaptive athletes in Breckenridge to provide multi-sport winter experiences and expand access through equipment donations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoEveryone said it was impossible': disabled hikers find freedom through off-road wheelchairs
Adaptive outdoor activities, animals, and Trackchair-accessible tours helped an amputee veteran regain mobility, purpose, and mental health after severe injury and depression.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months agoAt 58, Cynthia Ranii was paralyzed from the chest down. 20 years later, her sights are set on a Paralympic medal
At 78 years old, Ranii was used to competing against younger opponents, but this one was especially boyish; no older than 12 by her estimation. If she leaned on him a little harder, she thought she could leave with a clean sweep. But after dropping the first two sets, the boy began to listen to advice from his parents, who had coached him throughout the match.
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