Jessica Long - Paralympian Swimmer (pt 3)

Every four years the Paralympics bring together thousands of world-class athletes with disabilities to compete in Olympic style sporting events. The 2008 games will take place in Beijing beginning Saturday 6 September. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Long, a double amputee, is among the athletes with her sights set on a gold medal. This young swimmer was adopted by her American family from Russia and holds 14 world records. VOA's Yi Suli recently spent time with this inspiring athlete. Part 3 of 3

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[ShiningNow]

You're amazing Jessica! You're an inspiration to all of us!

[haripurwantoui]

beautiful girl :D

[chicolindo1717]

EXCELENTE NADADORA y es además un ejemplo de vida, muy hermosa, reciba un cordial saludo desde Colombia.

[usgirl678]

can u beat micheal phelps u shud meet him that wud b fame

[dancinggirl072500]

wow .......... good job you are so good at swimming

[jasonlcrock]

i want to go out with you plz.

[stich541]

you are beautiful !!! i admire you so much !! god you practicly swim only with your hand .. and you have such good times

[MissAmazing1237]

ha thats kewl

[jasonlcrock]

you are so good looking. and your a good swimmer.