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Shea Foster's Road to the Paralympics

1. https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/sports/shea-foster-inspiring-others-at-paralympics-after-harrowing-car-crash/
2. [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/spina-bifida/#:~:text=Spina bifida is when a,baby's brain and spinal cord](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/spina-bifida/#:~:text=Spina bifida is when a,baby's brain and spinal cord).
3. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/olympics/article-13782089/Meet-Shea-Foster-Paralympian-survived-horror-car-crash-told-never-walk-Netflix-star-eyeing-1500m-glory-Paris.html
4. https://www.usparatf.org/news/2024/august/22/running-turned-from-a-punishment-into-a-passion-for-shea-foster
5. https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/paralympian-shea-foster-withdraws-for-medical-reasons-is-devastated/

The Ironman with Down Syndrome

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Nikic
2. https://chrisnikic.com/
3. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/635648-first-person-with downs-syndrome-to-complete-an-ironman®-triathlon
4. https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/man-becomes-1st-person-syndrome-finish-ironman-world-championship-rcna51678
5. https://www.olympics.com/en/news/inspirational-story-down-syndrome-ironman-chris-nikic

From Volunteer to Victory

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/adriana-ruanos-wins-guatemala-first-olympic-gold-medal-shooter-turned-gymnast/
2. https://www.olympics.com/en/news/adriana-ruano-oliva-takes-guatemalas-first-olympic-gold-paris-2024
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriana_Ruano
4. https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/adriana-ruano-oliva
5. https://www.olympics.com/en/news/shooting-paris-2024-adriana-ruano-oliva-guatemala-volunteer-father-interview