Golfers know that the perfect swing doesn't necessarily lie in the body. Much of the battle is in the mind. Take a look at this golfer, who has one leg. He demonstrates that good tempo and balance can be achieved even with a missing limb. We're not sure who he is or what his story is, but we can't pass [...]
Photo courtesy of Jonas Letieri By Kim Constantinesco Jonas Letieri is a rising star in stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). In one of his first competitions, 2014's Battle of the Paddle in Brazil -- South America's largest SUP race -- he took second place. His speed on top of the water captured eyes, but his story about how he [...]
Photo courtesy of Eric McElvenny By Alison Ryan As children, we inherently know and disregard that while learning to run, we may fall. Yet as we age, many of us begin to fear failure, and as a result, we avoid the challenges which offer the opportunity for growth. Some of the challenges in our lives are not optional, [...]
Photo: Hector Picard/Facebook Hector Picard, 49, was never an endurance athlete. However, once he became a double-arm amputee, everything changed. Since 2009, Picard has completed over 100 triathlons, including multiple Ironmans. If you're thinking, how does a man without arms swim and bike, you're not alone. "I have total faith in what I can do," Picard said. Ever [...]
By Kim Constantinesco Eyes and cameras cast on Mike Schultz at the opening press conference during X Games 2015, athletes like Shaun White, Danny Davis, Jamie Anderson, and Kelly Clark listened with great intent. A bit apprehensive about his up-and-coming first boardercross race, where six snowboarders fly down the mountain careening around turns, and taking on jumps just to get [...]