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Gold Medalist

A young star athlete in Tokyo
Was born with crippling polio
He overcame the stress
By swimming his best
He now has gold in his portfolio. 

written July 24, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

July 26, 2021 at 2:58 PM

Ah, so wonderful!

L Milton Hankins

July 26, 2021 at 4:08 PM

I think so. This has happened many times in the history of the games.

July 25, 2021 at 11:38 AM

Enjoyed!

L Milton Hankins

July 25, 2021 at 12:49 PM

Thanks, Rico. This is to honor all athletes who overcome crippling adversities to become champions.

July 25, 2021 at 10:54 AM

love it ~ my husband had polio and swam in the 1968 paralympics in Israel ~ first Canadian delegation ever. So this little gem warmed my heart ~

L Milton Hankins

July 25, 2021 at 10:56 AM

Thanks so much, Line. So, it wasn't entirely fiction!

July 24, 2021 at 8:41 PM

This is heartwarming and inspirational. Really nice to read about. Thanks, gw

Evelyn Judy Buehler

July 24, 2021 at 7:59 PM

What a triumph! A fabulous limerick, Milton. :)

L Milton Hankins

July 24, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Thanks, Evelyn, for your thoughtful comment.

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