This ultra marathoner and endurance athlete won’t let her disability define her
“Beating the Odds” profiles people who despite their physical and health challenges, have pushed on to pursue their dreams and accomplish some incredible things.
Amy Palmiero-Winters was born to run. As a young athlete, she competed in track and field competitions until she was involved in a major accident that left her with no choice but to amputate her leg below the knee.
More than 20 years later, Amy hasn’t let her disability define her. Instead, it’s given her the motivation to beat her odds and win grueling and extreme athletic competitions, including a 140 mile race in the Moroccan desert. Learn more about her story in this episode of “Beating the Odds!”
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10. Figure skater Johnny Weir
Weir made headlines for his outfits during the 2018 Winter Olympics, during which he worked as a commentator.
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9. Tennis player Naomi Osaka
The 21-year-old was thrust into the spotlight after defeating Serena Williams at the US Open.
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8. Snowboarder Chloe Kim
The 18-year-old made history at the Olympics when she became the youngest woman ever to win a snowboarding medal.
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7. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles
Foles, who started the NFL season on the bench in 2017, skyrocketed to stardom and was named Super Bowl MVP after the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
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6. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dez Bryant
Bryant sat out much of the 2018 NFL season in hopes of signing a contract with a "contender" — but unfortunately injured his Achilles shortly after signing with the Saints.
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5. Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard
Leonard was traded to Toronto from the San Antonio Spurs after his relationship with the Spurs reportedly became rocky.
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4. NFL running back Le’Veon Bell
The former Pittsburgh Steelers star chose not to sign with the team, ending a months-long "will he or won’t he?" contract dispute.
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3. Skier Lindsey Vonn
The Olympic skier had announced her upcoming retirement from the sport, but decided to stay on the slopes a bit longer after an injury derailed her training.
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2. Snowboarder Shaun White
White won gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics in dramatic fashion, but his year was also plagued by sexual misconduct allegations and an insensitive Halloween costume.
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1. Cleveland Cavaliers center/forward Tristan Thompson
Thompson’s Cavaliers did make it back to the NBA Finals this year, but his fame is likely due to his tumultuous relationship with Khloe Kardashian. The two welcomed a daughter, True, in April.
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