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Double-Amputee Snowboarder's Journey

World champion Amy Purdy's incredible story before and after she lost her legs.

Double Amputee Snowboarder Amy Purdy

Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
Double Amputee Snowboarder
World champion adaptive snowboarder and double amputee Amy Purdy has lived and breathed snowboarding for most of her life, but when she lost both of her legs as a teenager and her slope shredding days seemed over, she pushed herself to keep going and became a gold medalist and an entrepreneur, and launched a non-profit to help other athletes like her. (Courtesy Adaptive Action Sports)
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