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Paralympic medalist, bestselling author, speaker
Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy lost both legs at age 19 due to bacterial meningitis. She went on to become a Paralympic medalist in snowboarding, a bestselling author, a viral TED speaker, and founder of Adaptive Action Sports. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and reinvention.
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Paralympic snowboardingTEDx talk 'Living Beyond Limits'Adaptive Action Sports co-founder