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Jessica Long - Paralympian Swimmer (pt 2)

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Uploaded by on Sep 5, 2008

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 2 of 3

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  • wow she is so good my brother swimss at the same place as her but my brother is slower than her

  • What a wonderful lady, courage, faith in God and tremendous spirit and personality. Always the best to you in 2008

  • What a wonderful spirit, faith, courage and tremendous attitude. All the best Jes.

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