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Girl Who Figured It Out, The Stephanie Dehennin

Girl Who Figured It Out, The By Stephanie Dehennin

Girl Who Figured It Out, The by Stephanie Dehennin


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Girl Who Figured It Out, The Summary

Girl Who Figured It Out, The: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion by Stephanie Dehennin

The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.

Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn't easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was left in the care of an orphanage. After she was adopted by an American family and moved to Washington, she underwent surgeries to enable her to walk with leg braces and crutches.

As she grew, she faced many challenges, but remained undeterred by her disability. Her decision to begin training and competing in triathlons was no different. Despite the obstacles and failures she experienced along the way, Minda's persistence and determination in the face of setbacks helped her to make sports history and inspire people around the world to rethink what's possible!

About Stephanie Dehennin

MINDA DENTLER is the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. She has been featured on CNN and NBC, and was nominated for an ESPN ESPY Award for the best female athlete with a disability. She has also written for Huffington Post and TIME, promoting the eradication of polio, and has served as a global immunization advocate for Rotary International and the UN Foundation. In addition to being a mom, an athlete, and an activist, she is a motivational speaker. She shares her story with Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon and Microsoft; non-profits; and universities, urging listeners to find their own personal Ironman.

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CIN1728276535VG
9781728276533
1728276535
Girl Who Figured It Out, The: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion by Stephanie Dehennin
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Sourcebooks, Inc
2024-04-05
48
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