An amputation at age 8 allowed Erickson to pursue her sports dreams.
Paralympics
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Athletic Endeavor
Every year, competitors gather at the University of Central Oklahoma to compete in the Endeavor Games for athletes with physical disabilities. Many come from out of state — some from across the globe — to compete in 11 events, including swimming, power lifting, table tennis and archery. This year, there is additional motivation. The 2012 […]
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Gold rush
Challenges came early in Jeremy Campbell’s life. Diagnosis of fibular hemimelia led to the amputation of his leg at age 1, but he was born with a champion’s heart that wouldn’t let a disability define his future. A life spent carving out a path as a high-level athlete culminated at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games […]