"It's not all been rosy; I've had difficult situations where I've failed. But when you fail you learn a lot about yourself and come back stronger. The message is: life need not have limits. Having an opportunity in life is important but what defines you is what you do with that opportunity."

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Source: Television by Dick Adler, www.nytimes.com. March 7, 1971.

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Richard Whitehead

Paralympic athlete

Richard Whitehead is a Paralympic athlete known for his remarkable achievements in sprinting, inspiring many through his resilience and dedication.

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