Aimee Mullins: The opportunity of adversity

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"The thesaurus might equate "disabled" with synonyms like "useless" and "mutilated," but ground-breaking runner Aimee Mullins is out to redefine the word. Defying these associations, she (s)hows how adversity -- in her case, being born without shinbones -- actually opens the door for human potential."

"A record-breaker at the Paralympic Games in 1996, Aimee Mullins has built a career as a model, actor and activist for women, sports and the next generation of prosthetics"
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