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Melissa Stockwell: Paratriathlon World Champion
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After losing her leg in 2004, Melissa Stockwell did not give up. She decided to embrace life’s obstacles and became the first Iraq War Veteran to compete at the Paralympic Games in 2008. She is a 3x Paratriathlon World Champion and a Paralympic Hopeful for the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Melissa Stockwell is an American war hero who has triumphed over personal tragedy to achieve greatness, World Champion status, and she has dedicated her life to chasing remarkable accomplishments while giving back to others, particularly those who face challenges similar to her own.