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Title: One-armed figure skater a force to be reckoned with
Post by: jjane45 on February 10, 2013, 04:56:00 PM

Kristy Allison-McDonald is delighted to be back competing in synchronized figure skating, the sport she loves.
http://www.thestar.com/sports/skating/2013/02/08/onearmed_figure_skater_kristy_allisonmcdonald_a_force_to_be_reckoned_with.html

Title: Re: One-armed figure skater a force to be reckoned with
Post by: Mergen Tatara on February 11, 2013, 08:24:32 AM

Wow, so inspiring!  :)  The way she ties the laces with one hand really puts able bodied people like me to shame  :-[

Title: Re: One-armed figure skater a force to be reckoned with
Post by: SynchKat on February 11, 2013, 09:15:19 AM

Saw her skating at quarter competition this past weekend.  I am amazed how she can pull off twizzle and other turns and stay part of a line.  She is am inspiration.