Overcoming barriers in adaptive sports
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Overcoming barriers in adaptive sports

Not only are Paralympians some of the best athletes in their craft, they’ve overcome many challenges to get where they are. News4’s Tommy McFly shares how an organization has helped thousands of people of all abilities discover adaptive sports.

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