"I had a freak accident. I slipped and fell out of my fifth-floor dorm room window. It was terrifying. I could only wiggle one toe, that's it. I couldn't feel my legs at all."
"I initially had almost complete paralysis, but I was lucky to get a lot of nerve recovery back, but I still do have some weakness in my legs. I like winning, I'm very competitive, so I wanted an outlet for that."
"It was amazing. When I touched the wall after my first race was the 100 free, I broke a world record. My most vivid memory is looking across the pool and seeing the American flag."
"With determination and hard work, obstacles can be turned into triumphs. I'm back at the rehab center where I recovered, now working as a doctor."
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