Josh George: 24-Year Old Miracle Racer

Josh George is a 24-year old male who will be representing America in the Paralympics in T53 events, which range from 100m sprints to marathons. He, like Oscar Pistorius, is a proficient handicapped athlete who gives hope to those limited by their disabilities. When Josh was 4, he fell from a 12-story window and miraculously survived with full control of his upper body. He was determined to live a normal life on a wheelchair and became skillful in basketball and racing. As he became famous for his skills as an athlete, he flew to various countries, including Brazil and Australia, even before graduating from high school to participate in basketball events. In the 2004 Paralympic games, Josh received two bronze medals at the 2004 Paralympic games and he decided that he must continue to race. 4 years later at the Beijing Summer Olympics, Josh earned a silver and gold while setting a Paralympic record for the 100m. Then at the London Games, he won bronze in the 800m. Even in the midst of all the racing, Josh earned a degree in News Editorial Journalism in 2007 and even wrote for the New York Times. His most recent race was a wheelchair marathon in Seoul, in which he finished 7^th. He has been training incessantly and has set himself up for many races in 2013.