Jessica Long - Paralympian Swimmer (pt 2)

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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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Uploaded: September 5th, 2008 @ 10:24 pm
Author: VOAvideo

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