As I’ve often noted, disabilities have no bearing on how much a person can achieve in life. Take for example Igor Plotnikov’s world record breaking 32.52 in the 50m butterfly at the Para-Olympics.
Now, if someone were to ask how you thought a swimmer without arms would do in a contest against athletes who’s arms were intact I’ll bet you’d guess wrong. Just watch and see.
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World’s Most Inspiring Story – Dick and Rick Hoyt
This is quite possibly the most inspirational and touching thing I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt, and words don’t do it justice so just watch the video.
And guys… don’t watch this around anyone you don’t want to see you weep. Trust me. And by...
The Longest Basketball Slam Dunk Ever!
This is awesome! I bet you read the title of this post and expected to see some guy from the NBA pull a Michael Jordan and deliver a 10 foot dunk or something. Wrong! It’s a Japanese guy!
Now, I can’t be sure, but I swear this guy is one of the regular...
Worlds First Wheelchair Backflip!
Jimbo comes through again with this video of a world class athlete, Aaron Fotherinham, who happens to also be in a wheelchair.
Aaron’s special wheelchair was built by a company called Colours in Motion, and they truly have the coolest mobility gear I’ve ever seen.
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This is very inspiring!
If you think that learning to get your front foot down is impossible, check this out. What made a guy with NO ARMS think he could still swim, let alone compete in a race. It started with an idea in his head that it WAS possible!