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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

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/26/2021 2:58:00 PM

Ah, so wonderful!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/26/2021 4:08:00 PM

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

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/25/2021 11:38:00 AM

Enjoyed!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/25/2021 12:49:00 PM

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

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/25/2021 10:54:00 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
Date: 7/25/2021 10:56:00 AM

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

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/24/2021 8:41:00 PM

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

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/24/2021 7:59:00 PM

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

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/24/2021 8:45:00 PM

Thanks, Evelyn, for your thoughtful comment.