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Justin Phongsavanh: Lao-American Paralympic Athlete
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Justin Phongsavanh was only two years old when he entered the Iowa foster care system after his biological parents were incarcerated. He was raised by his adoptive mother in Ankeny, Iowa, and excelled at a variety of sports until at the age of 18 his life changed forever. Justin was shot in a Mcdonald's parking lot after an encounter with a mentally disturbed military veteran. The attack left Justin paralyzed and feeling hopeless until he was introduced to the world of adaptive sports. Leading up to the 2020 Olympics Justin would break the F54 class world record in javelin before bringing home a bronze medal from Tokyo. Justin continues his pursuit of excellence by competing in sports and giving back by helping other adaptive athletes achieve their potential.
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