Amputee Stories

Only 24 Years Old, Jessica Long Is Already Competing In Her Fourth Paralympics

The veteran swimmer has 17 medals (12 of them gold).
Eric McElvenny: Marine Loses Leg In Afghanistan, Becomes Inspirational Triathlete

After an amputation below his right knee, the U.S. Naval Academy graduate finds new ways of competing -- and motivating others.
If you needed any more inspiration to get to the gym then check out what this guy can do

this is inspirational.
Double Amputee Wins Alabama State Wrestling Title

Hasaan Hawthorne of Alabama was born without shin bones.
Double-amputee wrestler wins Alabama state title

Undefeated double-amputee wrestler wins state title.
The workouts this guy can do in his wheelchair will inspire you

watch this guy and try to come up with a good excuse.
Basketball player who lost her leg returns to the court

Amputee basketball player returns to the court.
Arunima Sinha, 26-Year-Old Amputee Who Lost Leg In Robbery, Scales Mount Everest

26-Year-Old Female Amputee Scales Mount Everest
Double-Amputee Athlete Is Ready To Help Boston Marathon Bombing Victims Who Lost Limbs

It took Scott Rigsby 19 years to start participating in sports after a horrific accident. He wants to help victims of the recent Boston Marathon bombings get their start earlier.
Amputee Executes Scorpion Kick -- With Ease