Please take some time out and read this incredibly moving article from L. Jon Wertheim at Sports Illustrated. You will feel by the end that you are a friend of these athletes and their family and friends. Just a wonderful piece at this time of the year. Frankly, at any time of the year.
December 14, 2009
By L. Jon Wertheim at Sports Illustrated.
The Games Of Their Lives – As swimmer Marin Morrison and sailor Nick Scandone fought deadly diseases, they mustered all their strength and courage to fulfill a final dream: to compete in the Beijing Paralympics.
When you are done reading the article, here are 2 videos further capturing the essence of these great athletes and those who supported them.
Videos
Marin Morrison – [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLlG58CsLuI]
Nick Scandone – [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_ut-nG7TIc]
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