Mallory Weggemann

Triumph over Tragedy: Mallory Weggemann at TEDx UNPlaza 2013

In 2008, Mallory Weggemann, a talented swimmer and college freshman, received an epidural injection to help treat back pain, but complications with the procedure left her paralyzed from the waist down.

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Donate to Paralympian Mallory Weggemann gaining new mobility – only 2 days left

Mallory is in her final days of trying to raise money, and can really use your help. Any amount you can donate you will be greatly appreciated, so that she may continue to reach her dreams, and inspire others.

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Mallory Weggemann Launches Indiegogo “Against All Odds” Campaign

Mallory Weggemann has launched a crowdsourcing fundraiser to help her on her way to ‘new mobility’. (Photo: Melissa Lundie)

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IPC Begins Two-Year Review of Classification System

The International Paralympic Committtee (IPC) announced today that they would begin a two-year process of reviewing its classification system. The…

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Australian 14-Year Old Elliott Breaks S8 World Record in 50 Free

Australia’s Maddison Elliott, despite being just 14 years old, has broken a World Record in the S8 women’s 50 freestyle. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Paralympics Names 25 to Team for IPC World Championships

Justin Zook is one of 25 swimmers named to the 2013 World Championship Team. (Photo Courtesy: US Paralympic Committee)

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Mallory Weggemann to speak at Middle Atlantic Swimming’s Disability Clinic

If there’s an obstacle or a challenge to overcome she has done it and now Mallory Weggemann will be sharing…

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Jessica Long, Brad Snyder Headline 2013 U.S. Paralympic National Team

Jessica Long was one of the bigger names named to the 2013 Paralympic roster this weekend.

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Missy Franklin To Dive with Wild Dolphins in Bahamas Film

Swimming News: ” Franklin will star in the film, The Current, helmed by directors Peter Speek and Kurt Miller.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, The Swim Pictures)

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Mallory Weggemann Bounces Back from Reclass, Tops Long for First Paralympic Medal

Mallory Weggemann took lemons and made lemonade with her first ever Paralympic gold medal. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)

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Race of the Century: Simmonds Tops Arlen on Day 3 at Paralympics in Superstar Matchup

Great Britain’s Eleanor Simmonds (above) repeated as the S6 400 free champion, as both she and American Victoria Arlen crushed the World Record. (Photo Courtesy: Paralympic.org)

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BREAKING: Victoria Arlen Allowed in S6, Results May Be Changed After Race

The latest in the disaster that has been the Paralympic classification system in the leadup to this week’s Paralympic swimming, the verdict…

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Weggemann, Zook Reclassified, Arlen Absent from Start Lists Day Before Paralympics

Paralympic superstar Mallory Weggemann is competing against a whole new field on the eve of the Paralympics (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)

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2012 Paralympics: Live Results, Live Streams, and US Twitter Handles

Mallory Weggemann and the US Paralympic Team are two days away from kicking off the Paralympic Games in London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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U.S. Paralympic Team Departs for Training Camp in Germany

Jessica Long and the U.S. Paralympic Team are packing their bags for Germany (Photo Courtesy: USOC)

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