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Human Spirit and the Will to Win

Wow! Awe-inspiring to say the least. The ability of the human spirit to overcome obstacles knows no bounds.

It’s not how many times you get knocked down that counts, but how many times you get up.

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  1. debbyq
    13 years ago

    wow .. how incredible….


  2. Jodi Altman
    13 years ago

    When I watched her comeback after her fall, I thought out loud, “she’s pissed” and smiled wide as I watched her win.


  3. Sandy Orr
    13 years ago

    Wow that is sheer determination-amazing spirit not to give up.


  4. akz
    13 years ago

    wow — she’s got heart! It is inspiring…


  5. Karen
    13 years ago

    Absolutely amazing! And yes, VERY inspiring – thank you, John!


  6. Sandra
    13 years ago

    What an inspiration!. This made my day!


  7. Merka
    13 years ago

    Unbelievable … a reminder to me nothing is impossible when there is a WILL.


  8. NM
    13 years ago

    There is another very inspiring story, from Munich Olympics in 1972. Lasse Viren falling yet winning gold with a new world record.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ua79bWvgH4
    Quote:
    “Afterwards I have been thinking: it would’ve been a perfect moment to give up, nobody had wondered why.
    But I didn’t [give up].”