First American woman to lose limb in active Iraq combat on the Paralympian mindset

Melissa Stockwell, a former US Army officer, lost her leg in Iraq in 2004. Despite this, she became a Paralympian, competing in swimming and triathlon events. She founded Dare to Try, a nonprofit supporting athletes with disabilities. Her story is one of resilience, service, and inspiration.

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