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Katy Sullivan
Katy Sullivan was born without legs. March of 2006 she found herself some carbon fiber legs and started running. Katy Sullivan is a fast runner and may win a gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics.
This short film shows Katy as she trains in her running legs,. We also interview her prosthesis?s (the people who make her legs), and Katy?s friends.
I met Katy one afternoon while walking around a track in Los Angeles, California. My friend and I were complaining about how hard our life was, and she literally ran past us on her carbon fiber legs. We stopped walking and stared at her as she blew past us. We were just stunned by Katy's power and beauty. She is an inspiration to everyone she meets, and I feel honored in calling her my friend.
Katy Sullivan was born without legs. March of 2006 she found herself some carbon fiber legs and started running. Katy Sullivan is ... more -
playing with RAGE - a victim no more
Currently there are over 100 women's professional football teams in America. These women transcend all socio-economic and ethnic boundries to come together for the love of the one sport they were never allowed to play- football.
Currently one in three women worldwide are abused in their lifetime. This is the inspirational story of how one woman chose to be a victim of domestic abuse no more. By playing football in a women's professional league, Tiffany James rediscovered her self confidence and developed a new sense of physical strength to fight back and create a better life. Currently there are over 100 women's professional football teams in America. These women transcend all socio-economic and ethnic bound... more -
Speed of Life
Face the unconventional challenges of Amy Purdy, a competitive snowboarder.
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Martina Hingis Tests Positive and Announces Retirement
After a positive test for cocaine at Wimbledon this year, the 27-year-old Swiss tennis star has announced her retirement again. "I have tested positive but I have never taken drugs and I feel 100% innocent," Hingis said. After a positive test for cocaine at Wimbledon this year, the 27-year-old Swiss tennis star has announced her retirement again. "I hav... more
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Thai Boxing Discovers Its Femenine Side
To be a good girl, says Pannipa Chaiyated, a demure 13-year-old, you must have manners, speak politely and help with the housework. That is when she is not slugging her opponents in the ring. In a country where femininity is highly prized and girls are often told by their parents to be discreet, obedient and gracious, female boxing is a surprise hit. Chanin Preechakul, founder of the Womens Thai Boxing Club of Thailand, estimates that more than 100 boxing camps around the country train girls, with a high concentration of them in Thailands poor, rice-farming heartland." To be a good girl, says Pannipa Chaiyated, a demure 13-year-old, you must have manners, speak politely and help with the housework.... more
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