He Has No Legs But Stands Tall: GB Insider Vol. 206

"I'm more than just a guy with no legs"

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STANDING TALL

Just a few years ago, Roderick Sewell was a homeless teenager with no legs who was failing school. Today, he's a world-class athlete, attends college and he's set his sights on a big goal -- making the Paralympics team. Click here to see why he says he's much more than "just a guy with no legs."

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