In the spirit of today’s Google+ Hangout on The Chopra Well – a conversation about “The Science of Survival” with Deepak Chopra, Sanjiv Chopra, Amy Purdy, and Bethany Hamilton – we are celebrating the remarkable resilience of the human body and spirit.
Mastering a sport is no easy business, even with fully functioning limbs and organs. Yet some athletes reach this level of physical prowess even in spite of tremendous obstacles, such as paralysis, cancer, or losing a limb. The difficulty associated with lost limbs, especially, is on the minds of many in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, which makes it all the more inspiring to see what athletes like snowboarder Amy Purdy, surfer Bethany Hamilton, and others have been able to accomplish.
Sarah Reinersten – Ironman Triathlete and Paralympian
Zach Gowen – Professional wrestler
Kyle Maynard – Mixed martial arts athlete
Bethany Hamilton – Professional surfer
Amy Purdy – Snowboarder and Paralympic athlete
Melissa Stockwell – Paratriathlete and U.S. Army Officer
David Weir – Paralympic wheelchair athlete
Jessica Long – Paralympic Swimmer
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