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Episode Synopsis
Jessica Heims was born with amniotic band syndrome that can compromise an unborn babies’ limbs. As a result, at the age of one, she would have her right leg amputated below the knee. She started in track and field at age 10 and met Paralympian Scout Bassett a year later, who helped her get involved in Para track and field. The 2X Paralympian competed as a member of the University of Northern Iowa Track and Field Team and is aiming to make her third games this summer in Paris.
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