Vance Walker recently was the top finisher at the American Ninja Warrior finals, beating 7 other incredible athletes. He was only one of three people in 15 seasons to win the prize for finishing stage 4 in a fast enough time. His story is recounted here. I have been a fan of the show for all the seasons: Not only does it showcase amazingly talented athletes, but it gives background clips on the competitors. These are often moving stories of overcoming adversity, and Vance is no exception. As a child he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and doctors doubted he would ever walk, let alone participate in sports. At 18 he has proven them wrong. He has to diligently stretch before competing because of residual effects of his condition. But he has not let that stop him.
Vance Walker- From Cerebral Palsy To Elite Athlete
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I am a Mechanical Engineer born in 1953, Ph. D, Stanford, 1980. I have been active in the mechanical CAE field for decades. I also have a lifelong interest in outdoor activities and fitness. I have had both hips replaced and a heart valve replacement due to a genetic condition. This blog chronicles my adventures in staying active despite these bumps in the road. View all posts by BionicOldGuy
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Wow what a inspiration! Well done to him 💖
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