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Boy loses legs but doesn’t let that get in the way of his life (15 Photos)

October 21, 2011 | In: Awesome, Mind Blowing, Sports

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: In 2008, 18 year old Dai Guohong lost his legs in the horrible Wenchuan earthquake. But rather than mentally check out he rose above his physical restraints to become one of China’s top swimmers.

: A local disabled sports coach encouraged Dai to join as a paralympics swimmer in Sichuan Province. Dai spent up to 6 hours in the swimming pool every day.

: After training for 2 months, he participated in the National Disabled Swimming Championships and placed third in 100 meters backstroke.

: Coach expects Dai to take part in the Paralympics 2012 that will be held in London.

: Dai Guohong uses prostheses in his everday life.

: He also likes to spend time with his girlfriend and father.

zero5ed

O_O

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=606371253 Shannon Coverdale

Racist much?

http://thechive.com/ Paula_

Forgot to read above, edited, signature much? Oh well will delete it, too confusing for the Average Chiver

Hugs,
Paula
- the one not racist at all

Dick Salad

Now I'm curious… can you whisper it softly into my ear? I'll compensate with a foot rub. Trolls love foot rubs.
sowhat

how would like it if a tadpole ripped your legs off paula_ think about that u monkey piss pot

Frank

I have no legs. I have no legs. I have no legs. I have no legs. May God bless you. I have no legs.

The Brits are coming

Human endeavour, there's nothing like it.
http://www.facebook.com/bthork Braden Saer Thorkelson

Some people are awesome. end of story.
Trex

Inspiring
blub_glub

very cool!
Roady

that's one tough kid,May he have a Long life and Success
mouchette

Just as rad.

http://www.collegehumor.com/embed/6630565/legless…
sshuggi

I need this guy's motivation… Awesome.
http://www.facebook.com/JamesDeansHousewife Rebekka Holman

Entirely inspiring and humbling.
MaeStro

Those metal legs are fuckin' dope. As soon as cyborg implants become legit, sign me up.
Still_Counts

I love this picture because it tells a deep story where there is pain and sorrow, yet he is triumphant in his battles where he conquered swimming and became one of the best! Kudos buddy! You are #1

Obama 4 Lyfe

You are an idiot.
https://www.facebook.com/Bodhi.Rochelle Matty Rochelle

Yes great picture! true inspiration

Iam_Dave

You can cut a man down but you still can't take away his dreams. It's like they say " what doesn't break you, makes you stronger ".
Meth Chef Jeff

Did he look under the couch cushions?

bff

The only real problem in my life is that I cannot thumb this up more.
Bubba

LOL!
Jake

How tall is he?

bff

Urgh.. I do not come to theChive for this.

JohnnycumChively

How about if it was a hot chick with no legs? Then would you think otherwise? Perhaps bet the meat with a slight hesitation (like if one were to jerk off on his moms bed simply because she has a TV in her room and ones father is hogging the only other television?)

Bob

if it was a hot girl with no legs…she couldnt run away lol sorry bad joke i know x.x

glitched

You Sir are a bag of douche!!!

glitched

meant for BFF

edgaralmeidanet

i had the pleasure of photographing (and hanging out) the Paralympics Ireland tem when they came to Portugal… Now that's inspiring… I was amazed by their strength and spirit.

Obama 4 lyfe

Cool story bro….nobody cares.

http://www.facebook.com/tylermars.design Tyler Mars

so let me get this straight. battlefield 3 is out?

rich

you my friend, are a funny mother fucker…. well done !

pugs

Awesome paralympian is awesome
Chvingonandonandon

He sure just stepped up and got a leg ahead of us all. Bravo and bon apetit!
http://www.facebook.com/adrianphoenix666 Rachit Pradhan

Both legs lost…..and still not a single fuck given!! awesome stuff bro!!
Gnarly Sheen

Every time I feel unmotivated and don't want to get out of bed or do anything constructive, I find articles like this one. Articles where someone was delivered a double-decker shit sandwich by life and made the most of it, living their lives as a testament to the unbreakable human will and inner strength.

Then I REALLY feel like shit.
http://www.facebook.com/leemalonetv Lee Malikibob Malone

LAD!
Kmac

#8 A man with no legs helps a man with no arms. Impressive sir. A reminder that there is still lots and lots of good people on our little rock.

Malkintosh22

All I can think of is "you complete me".

.Krookz

Fuckin a. If there's a will, there's a way
Dave

So awesome!! This dude, among many others I'm sure, is amazing.
jrey81

#3 & #9, reverse lever and butterfly… that takes some strength to perform without any handicaps. He's an amazing instance of human perseverance and mental fortitude. Best of luck in the 2012 paralympics!

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