Paralympian leaves rare legacy

Universal Sports ^ | 11-12-08 | Dave Ungrady

[mlizzy]

Marin Morrison did not come close to winning a medal or setting a record at the recent Beijing Paralympics.

Swimming in three events with her body partially paralyzed from treatment for incurable brain cancer, the one-time Olympic aspirant barely completed three events powered by one arm and leg, far behind her competitors.

[mlizzy]

Years ago, my daughter and her swim team were asked by their coach to stay after practice and view a video about an extraordinary swimmer, Marin Morrison. We've been following her story ever since. (Have a tissue ready, especially if you watch the video.) My prayers go up for her and her family and for all those battling cancer and other sufferings as well.

[gracesdad]

An amazing story, though difficult to watch.

[mlizzy]

An amazing story, though difficult to watch.

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The first couple times I started the video, I stopped it. It is difficult to watch. Should anyone like to visit her Web site, here is the link: Marin Morrison.

[gracesdad]

Thanks for the web site. As a dad, losing a baby girl like that is so, so hard. What an amazing person.