Within this article, a few athletes talk about what challenges they had to overcome to reach where they are constantly. One of the athletes, Sandy Dukat, had her leg amputated at age four. Even after her leg was amputated from the knee down, it did not stop her from participating in sports like basketball, baseball, and track. Now, Dukat’s favorite sport is alpine skiing and that she loves the thrill. (Lines 121-138)
Another athlete, Sylvester Flis, was born with spina bifida and became a member of the 2002 sled hockey U.S Paralympic team.(Lines 20-29) There is also a man named Achmat Hassiem from South Africa, who was attacked by a great white shark, who swims in the Paralympics. He has also accomplished saving sharks. Achmat goes to Cape
Another athlete, Sylvester Flis, was born with spina bifida and became a member of the 2002 sled hockey U.S Paralympic team.(Lines 20-29) There is also a man named Achmat Hassiem from South Africa, who was attacked by a great white shark, who swims in the Paralympics. He has also accomplished saving sharks. Achmat goes to Cape