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Offline jjane45

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One-armed figure skater a force to be reckoned with
« 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
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Re: One-armed figure skater a force to be reckoned with
« Reply #1 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  :-[
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Re: One-armed figure skater a force to be reckoned with
« Reply #2 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.
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