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Very good article on Marlon Shirley-paralympian-great athlet

Unread postby zack » Mon May 24, 2004 1:35 am

Marlon Shirley runs 10.97,22.4, LJ 24 and HJ 6-10 - and his left leg is amputated below the knee. Oh yeah and when he was 3 years old he was ha d to survive by himself on the streets of Las Vegas.

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Unread postby Peepers PV » Mon May 24, 2004 2:03 am

Wow. It's really impressive that he was able to overcome all of that to turn out as a nice guy and an awesome athlete- very inspirational.
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