Paralympian

Paralympian aims to inspire next generation of athletes: “There’s a place for them”

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Para nordic skier Dani Aravich has always loved sports, but never thought there was a place for her to compete longterm “because I was always competing against people who didn’t have disabilities,” she said. Born without a left hand and forearm, she never let it define her limits. The 29-year-old is now set to compete … Read more

A drunk driving mistake left him paralyzed. It also turned him into a Paralympian.

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For months after the accident, Steve Emt was lying to people — including himself. In March 1995, Emt was driving on I-84 northeast of Hartford, Connecticut, when he crashed his car. Emt was driving drunk. Only 25 years old, Emt woke up the next day and was told he would never walk again. He was … Read more