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Very good article on Marlon Shirley-paralympian-great athlet

Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 1:35 am
by zack
Marlon Shirley runs 10.97,22.4, LJ 24 and HJ 6-10 - and his left leg is amputated below the knee. Oh yeah and when he was 3 years old he was ha d to survive by himself on the streets of Las Vegas.

Read the article
http://www.tribnet.com/sports/story/510 ... 1295c.html

Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 2:03 am
by Peepers PV
Wow. It's really impressive that he was able to overcome all of that to turn out as a nice guy and an awesome athlete- very inspirational.