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Paraplegic Athlete Makes Miraculous Recovery, Sets Sights on Rio Olympics
By Good News Network Sunday, November 27, 2011
Monique van der Vorst has completed a remarkable transformation – from Paralympic athlete to road racing cyclist with a top professional team.
The 27-year-old Dutch rider signed with the Rabobank women's team, meaning the former wheelchair and handcycle racer will now line up against elite able-bodied cyclists.
Van der Vorst lost the use of her legs as a young teenager following ankle surgery. But she didn't lose her drive and determination.
(WATCH the video below from the BBC, or READ the article in Huffington Post)
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