McKenna Dahl is literally a “shooting” star, rising to the top as a competitive rifle shooter with hopes of competing in the 2016 U.S. Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. At birth McKenna was diagnosed with Amyoplasia Arthrogryposis, a condition involving impaired fetal muscle development, which results in joint contractures (stiffness) that limit movement. At age …
by brent The first dance between a married couple is a beautiful sight, but at the wedding of double amputee and Paralympian Nathan Stephens, it was also a surprising one. For the first time in over 10 years, guests saw 25-year-old Stephens stand on two legs in order to dance with his bride, Charlene Beard. Stephens, who lost …
by Rachel Bennett It may not be as popular as the Masters or the PGA Tour, but the National Amputee Golf Open Championship is still one of the most exciting golf tournaments around. Celebrating its 65th year, the championship concluded Friday, Aug. 16, in Lincoln, Neb. The tournament hosted 120 participants for a 54-hole event. Canadian Josh Williams won the …
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