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The Olympics with Aimee Mullins

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In this special episode, we celebrate four weeks of competition, daring, and perseverance by sharing three stories all about the Olympics.Host:Aimee Mullins

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Juliet Hochman trains for the Olympics, and finds support in her family.Mandy Hu realizes something profound about herself when she watches Kristi Yamaguchi on television.Aimee Mullins explores her changing relationship with her prosthetic legs.

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actor, storyteller, and Olympian Aimee Mullins, we’ll explore the joy of marching in the opening ceremony, the strange pull of Kristi Yamaguchi, and the indomitable nature of the Olympic spirit

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